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J. E. STOVER & ASSOCIATES, INC. <br />2352 NORTH 71h STREET, UNIT B <br />GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81501 <br />PHONE: (970) 245-4101, FAX 242-7908 <br />MINE ENGINEERING <br />MINE RECLAMATION <br />October 29, 2009 <br />Marcia Talvitie <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />691 CR 233, Suite A-2 <br />Durango, CO 81301 <br />Mining & Safety <br />Re: Honeywood Coal Company <br />Application for a Minor Revision, MR-11 <br />Soils Loss Comparison <br />Permit C-1991-078 <br />Dear Ms. Talvitie: <br /> <br />0 09 <br /> <br />CIVIL ENGINEERING <br />CONST. MANAGEMENT <br />On behalf of Honeywood Coal Company, enclosed is an application for a minor revision to <br />amend the soil loss comparison and incorporate the 2009 Revegetation Evaluation into the <br />permit application package. <br />The soil loss comparison approved by TR-10 used summary cover data provided by the <br />vegetation consultant. The summary cover data incorrectly included annual grasses and <br />forbs. The soil loss demonstration has been amended to include only perennial grasses <br />and forbs. The outcome of the soil loss demonstration is the same when annuals are <br />removed. The reclaimed area still contributes fewer suspended solids than the adjacent <br />area. <br />Enclosed are amended pages 2.05-8iv, 8v, 8vi and the 2009 Revegetation Evaluation. <br />Please call if you have any questions. <br />Sincerely, <br />J. E. Stover, P.E. <br />Consulting Engineer <br />Cc: Denver Office (1 Copy)