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J. E. STOVER & ASSOCIATE4 INC. <br />2352 NORTH 7th STREET, UNIT B <br />GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81501 <br />PHONE: (970) 245-4101, FAX 242-7908 <br />MINE ENGINEERING <br />MINE RECLAMATION <br />wt &""awv <br />Npd 2 ? 1p?,?, <br />CIVIL ENGINEERING <br />CONST. MANAGEMENT <br />November 18, 2010 <br />Marcia Talvitie <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety <br />691 CR 233, Suite A-2 <br />Durango, CO 81301 <br />Re: Honeywood Coal Company <br />Application for a Technical Revision, TR-09 <br />Pond B, Permanent Impoundment <br />Permit C-1991-078 <br />Dear Ms. Talvitie: <br />The DRMS' letter dated August 13, 2009 transmitted its adequacy review for the <br />referenced technical revision. On behalf of Honeywood Coal Company, following are its <br />responses to the DRMS' comments and concerns. <br />1. Amended Drawing 101 and pages 2.03-4 & 5 are enclosed to reconcile the <br />discrepancy in surface ownership. David and Terri Andrews own the land <br />previously owned by Davis & Andrews LLLP. <br />2. Enclosed is a letter from Montrose County dated May 28, 2010 that indicates <br />they do not object to the issuance of a permit for a sediment pond as a <br />permanent impoundment. <br />3. Enclosed is a letter from the Division of Water Resources dated July 22, 2010 <br />that approves Pond B as a non-jurisdictional dam. An approved notice of intent <br />to construct a non-jurisdictional dam is also enclosed. <br />4. In their letter dated May 10, 2010, David and Terri Andrews stated they would <br />perform any required maintenance on the pond after final bond release. <br />5. The third paragraph on page 2.05-8ii explains how the quality of water is suitable <br />for its intended use. <br />6. DRMS comment about aggressive weed control is noted. <br />7. The noted correction was made to page 2.05-8. <br />T- <br />?vla,?:. <br />8. The noted correction was made to page 2.05-8.