Laserfiche WebLink
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 />COLORADO <br />D I V I S ION OF <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />SAFETY <br />Bill Ritter, Jr <br />April 9, 2010 <br />Governor <br />James B. Martin <br />George Patterson Executive Director <br />Energy Fuels Mining Company Loretta E. Pineda <br />P.O. Box 459 Director <br />Florence, CO 81226 <br />RE: 2009 2`'d Quarter Report Review, Southfield Mine, Permit No. C-81-014 <br />Dear Mr. Patterson: <br />The Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety has completed review of the 2nd quarter <br />reporting submitted for the sediment ponds, discharge monitoring reports, and waste pile at the <br />Southfield Mine, #C-81-014. Please consider our comments noted in bold text and highlighted, if <br />any, and make the necessary changes or adjustments in future reporting to the Division. <br />Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) - The DMR's submitted and reviewed reflect observations <br />consistent with Division monthly inspections during the quarter. No discharge from any of the <br />four sediment ponds was recorded and/or sampled. <br />Sediment Ponds Inspections- The inspection reports demonstrate compliance with Rule <br />4.05.9(17) for impoundments, which requires quarterly inspection of each impoundment by a <br />qualified professional specialist under the direction of a registered professional engineer. The <br />Division notes the change of the heading for the "Quarterly Sedimentation Pond Inspection <br />Report" to cite Rule 4.05.9(17) rather than 4.05.6(17). Two sediment ponds are located at the <br />reclaimed main facility site and two ponds are located at the reclaimed loadout. No discharge <br />was recorded at any of the ponds during the quarter. Observations on July 17, 2009 as noted <br />are consistent with field observations noted by the Division during inspections over the reporting <br />period. <br />Waste Pile Inspections - The report submitted and reviewed meets the requirements under <br />Rules 4.09.1 (11) and 4.10.2(2). Nothing of concern was noted. <br />We have no further questions or comments at this time. If you have questions, please call me. <br />Sincer , <br />Kent orham <br />Environmental Protection Specialist III <br />Office of Office of <br />Mined Land Reclamation Denver - Grand Junction - Durango Active and Inactive Mines