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STATE OF COLORADO <br />DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866-3567 <br />FAX: (303) 832-8106 <br />April 29, 2009 <br />Mr. James Haskins <br />Area Wildlife Manager-Steamboat Springs <br />6060 Broadway <br />Denver, Colorado 80216 <br />Re: Foidel Creek Mine (Permit No. C-1982-056) <br />Proposed Decision - Technical Revision No. 66 (TR-66) <br />18-Left Shaft Installation & Associated Ancillary Equipment & Facilities <br />Dear Mr. Haskins: <br />COLORADO <br />D I V I S I ON OF <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />SAFETY <br />Bill Ritter, Jr. <br />Governor <br />Harris D. Sherman <br />Executive Director <br />Ronald W. Cattany <br />Division Director <br />Natural Resource Trustee <br />The Division of Wildlife (DOW) provided comments to the Division regarding a proposed revision to the <br />Foidel Creek Mine in Routt County Colorado. The DOW's comments were forwarded to the operator, <br />Twentymile Coal Company. The mitigation measures required by the DOW for activities and <br />construction pertaining to this revision are permit commitments that the operator shall adhere to. The <br />Division has issued a proposed decision to approve Technical Revision No. 66 for the Foidel Creek Mine, <br />for construction of a ventilation borehole, escape shaft, mine atmosphere control borehole, compressor <br />station, and ancillary facilities, along with an access road and a two-celled sediment pond to control <br />runoff from the disturbance area. <br />The proposed decision will be published in the Steamboat Pilot as soon as possible. The first publication <br />will initiate a ten (10) day public comment period. Should the DOW have any additional comments or <br />concerns, please provide written comments to the Division prior to the close of business on the tenth day <br />following the first public notice. The Division appreciates your cooperation in the review of this revision. <br />If you have any questions, please contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />anet . Binns <br />Enviro ental Protection Specialist <br />Uttnce of <br />Mined Land Reclamation Office <br />Denver Grand )unction Durango Active and Inactive Mines