2009-09-10_PERMIT FILE - M2009048

• Permit No: M2009048
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 9/10/2009
• Doc Name: Second adequacy review
• From: DRMS
• To: Grand Junction Concrete Pipe Co.
• Email Name: THM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St., Room 215
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
September 10, 2009 V
Mr. Edward J. Settle
Grand Junction Concrete Pipe Co.
P.O. Box 1849
Grand Junction, CO 81502
COLORADO
D IV IS I ON OF
RECLAMATION
MINING
SAFETY
RECEIVED
SEP 17 2009
Division of Reclamation
Mining and Safety
Bill Ritter, Jr.
Governor
Harris D. Sherman
Executive Director
Ronald W. Cattany
Division Director
Natural Resource Trustee
Re. Gunnison River Gravel Pits, File No. M-2009-004 12c Construction Materials Reclamation Permit
Application Package, Second Adequacy Review.
Dear Mr. Settle:
The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has begun the review process for the above referenced 112
Construction Materials Reclamation Permit application. The project appears to be a straight forward request to permit
a construction materials operation. A review of the response to the Preliminary Adequacy Review has revealed a few
clarifications and issues that need to be addressed.
1. Please clarify what methods will be used to stabilize the topsoil while it is stockpiled. The response
submitted states that a wheeled loader will be used to compact the topsoil stockpiles to provide
stabilization. The compaction the topsoil would eliminate air voids in the stockpile which is essential for
the topsoil to remain useful for reclamation. Per Rule 3.1.9(1), vegetative cover is the preferred method
for topsoil stockpile protection. Please specify what seed mix will be used to stabilize the topsoil
stockpiles.
2. A damage agreement between Grand Junction Pipe Company and JAK Ventures, LLC to protect
structures was included in the response to the Preliminary Adequacy Review, however, further review of
the engineering analysis was conducted and it has specifically requested items related to highwall
stability and proposed setbacks for stockpile locations. Please provide a specific response to the items
requested in the engineering analysis.
Other issues may arise from other agency comments, and as more information is supplied. This application cannot be
approved until all issues brought forth by Division staff are adequately addressed. Please submit a response to the
following issues as soon as possible, the decision due date set for September 14, 2009. The time to respond to this
review not allow time for the Division to adequately review the response, therefore an extension of the decision date is
required to allow enough time for staff review. If your written extension request is not received by September 14,
2009 this application may be denied.
If you need additional information, please contact me at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Grand
Junction Field Office, 101 S. 3rd St., Suite 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, telephone no. 970.241.2042.
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