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'ica OFFICE of ARCHAEOLOGY and HISTORIC PRESERVATION <br />December 16, 2008 <br />Michael A. Cunningham <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman Street, Rm. 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />Re: Journey Ventures, LLC, Journey Ventures Pit (File No. M-2008-080) (CHS #53832) <br />Dear Mr. Cunningham: <br />Thank you for your correspondence dated December 10, 2008 (received by our office on December <br />11, 2008) regarding the subject project. <br />A search of the Colorado Cultural Resource Inventory database indicates that one cultural resource site <br />of particular significance has been recorded within the proposed permit area. 5WL268, the Frazier Site <br />is officially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). In addition, research <br />conducted at this site has been critical toward our understanding of Colorado Prehistory. <br />We strongly recommend that the proposed mining activities avoid this site. If site avoidance is not <br />possible, we recommend further consultation with our office in order to identify options to avoid, <br />minimize, or mitigate the adverse effect to the sites. <br />Should human remains be discovered during mining activities the requirements under State law CRS <br />24-80 part 13 apply and must be followed. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If we may be of further assistance, please contact Shina <br />duVall, Section 106 Compliance Manager, at (303) 866-4674 or shina.duvallQchs.state.co.us. <br />Sincerely, <br />ward C. Nichols <br />State Historic Preservation Officer <br />ECN/SAD <br />1300 BROADWAY DENVER COLORADO 80203 TEL 303/866-3395 FAx 303/866-2711 www.coloradohistory-oahp.org