2009-11-05_PERMIT FILE - M2009078

• Permit No: M2009078
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 11/5/2009
• Doc Name: Conditions for approval
• From: DWR
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: GRM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Response to Reclamation Permit Application Consideration
DATE: November 5, 2009
TO: ,G. Russell Means, Environmental Protection Specialist
CC: Division 6 Office; District 44Water Commissioner
Bill Ritter, Jr.
Governor
Harris D. Sherman
Executive Director
Dick Wolfe, P.E.
Director
? NOV 0 5 2009
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FROM: Craig M. Lis, P.E., Water Resources Engineer Mining
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RE: Operator: Elam Construction, Inc., Gehrman Pit, File No. M-2009-078
Section 5, Twp 6 N, Rng 90 W, 6th P.M., Moffat County
Landowner - Mark Gehrman
CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL
? The proposed operation does not anticipate exposing groundwater. Therefore, exposure of ground water must not
occur during or after mining operations.
® The proposed operation will consume ground water by ®evaporation, ®dust control, ?reclamation, ®water
removed in the mined product, ?processing, ®other: Plant water spraying. Prior to initiation of these uses of
ground water, the applicant will need to obtain either a gravel pit or other type of well permit, as applicable.
® Prior to approving a well permit, the applicant must conduct a field inspection of the site and document the
locations for all wells within 600 feet mile of the permit area. The applicant must then obtain a waiver of
objection from all well owners with wells within 600 feet of the permit area or contact this office regarding the
600 foot spacing notification/hearing process. A map of recorded well locations and water rights structures is
attached. Note that well not of record must also be documented by the applicant.
? The proposed operation may have potential impact on existing water rights near the project location. Please
provide evidence that the proposed project will not alter or impact the historic operation of existing water rights.
? The applicant has indicated plans to use other water for: uses at the permit site, storage in the excavated
area(s). The applicant will need to provide evidence to this office that the water is permitted or decreed for such
uses.
? Other:
COMMENTS: The location stated above is based on Exhibit B, since the PLSS location provided does not exist and
the latitude and longitude do not match the mapped location of the proposed pit.

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