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F <br /> <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 />July 7, 2010 <br />Michael Miclette <br />Oglebay Norton. Industrial Sands, Inc. <br />3250 Drennan Industrial Loop <br />Colorado Springs; CO 80935 <br />COLORADO <br />D i V I S 1 0 N O F <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />SAFETY <br />Re: Qglebay Norton Industrial Sands, Inc., Jemadojin Sand Mine, File No. M-2006-017, Temporary <br />Cessation:Request <br />Dear Mr. Miclette: <br />On July 1, 2010, the Division approved your request for Temporary Cessation status for the Jemadojin Sand Mine. <br />Please be aware . that. Section 1.13.5(1)(a) of the Construction Materials Rules and Regulations and the <br />Hard Rock[Metal Mining Rules and Regulations state that "Initial period shall be the first five years of Temporary <br />Cessation beginning with the 180 day period of production cessation. " <br />Rules 1.13.9'and 1. 13.9 state that: <br />1.13.8 Apermitgranied pursuant to Rules shall continue in effect as long as: <br />(a) the mining operation is resumed within five (5) years of the beginning of Temporary Cessation, <br />or <br />(b) the Operator files a report requesting an extension of the period of Temporary Cessation with the <br />Board stating the reasons for the continuation of those factors necessary to, and the plans for, resumption. <br />1.11`9', Ten Year Limitation for Temporary Cessation <br />In. no case shall Temporary Cessation be continued for more than ten (10) years without terminating the <br />mining operation and fully complying with the Reclamation and Environmental Protection Plan requirements <br />of the Act and these Rules. <br />If you have any-question's, please feel free to contact the Division. <br />Sincerely, <br />Berhan. Keffelew <br />'Environmental Protection Specialist <br />cc: Tony Waldron <br />n.,...- . f-.- 1 b......:.... - n........... <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />Office of