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'DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />T Mp N11H'??? <br />1876 <br /> <br />DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES <br />Response to Reclamation Permit Application Consideration <br />DATE: November 5, 2009 <br />TO: /G. Russell Means, Environmental Protection Specialist <br />CC: Division 6 Office; District 55 Water Commissioner <br />FROM: Craig M. Lis, P.E., Water Resources Engineer C 0 <br />Bill Ritter, Jr <br />Governor <br />Harris D. Sherman <br />Executive Director <br />Dick Wolfe, P.E. <br />Director <br />wV10 <br />L/ NOV 0 5 2009 <br />- i Divieien of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety <br />RE: Operator: Precision Excavating, Inc., Peroulis Brothers Snake River Pit, File No. M- <br />2009-079 <br />Section 30, Twp 11 N, Rng 95 W, 6th P.M., Moffat County <br />Landowner - John Peroulis and Sons, A Colorado General Partnership <br />CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL ? <br />® The proposed operation does not anticipate exposing groundwater. Therefore, exposure of ground water must not <br />occur during or after mining operations. <br />? The proposed operation will consume ground water by ?evaporation, ?dust control, ?reclamation, ?water <br />removed in the mined product, ?processing, ?other: Prior to initiation of these uses of ground water, the <br />applicant will need to obtain either a gravel pit or other type of well permit, as applicable. <br />? Prior to approving a well permit, the applicant must conduct a field inspection of the site and document the <br />locations for all wells within 600 feet mile of the permit area. The applicant must then obtain a waiver of <br />objection from all well owners with wells within 600 feet of the permit area or contact this office regarding the <br />600 foot spacing notification/hearing process. A map of recorded well locations and water rights structures is <br />attached. Note that wells not of record must also be documented by the applicant. <br />? The proposed operation may have potential impact on existing water rights near the project location. Please <br />provide evidence that the proposed project will not alter or impact the historic operation of existing water rights. <br />® The applicant has indicated plans to use other water for: dust control uses at the permit site. The applicant will <br />need to provide evidence to this office that the water is permitted or decreed for such uses. <br />® Other: The applicant must explain the use of water will for product moisture loss since this conflicts with the <br />claim that the ground water will not be intercepted. <br />COMMENTS: <br />NOV 0.- <br /> <br />Office of the State Engineer <br />1313 Sherman Street, Suite 818 • Denver, CO 80203 • Phone: 303-866-3581 • Fax: 303-866-3589 <br />www.water.state.co.us