2011-08-15_PERMIT FILE - P2011024

• Permit No: P2011024
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 8/15/2011
• Doc Name: Notice of deficiencies
• From: DRMS
• To: Minex Exploration
• Email Name: GRM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St., Room 215
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
August 15, 2011
Greg Schifrin
Minex Exploration
1256 W. Elmira Rd.
P.O. Box 2183
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
Dear Mr. Schifrin,
Mined Land Reclamation
STATE OF COLORADO
R CEIVIND
AUG 18 2011
Division of Reclamation,
Mining and Safety
RE: Powderhorn Project Exploration Drilling Program, Notice of Intent File No. P- 2011 -024,
Notice of Deficiencies.
COLORADO
D I V I S I O N O F
RECLAMATION
MINING
SAFETY
John W. Hickenlooper
Governor
Mike King
Executive Director
Loretta E. Pineda
Director
The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division) received your Notice of Intent (NOI)
to conduct prospecting operations on July 26, 2011. Per Rule 5.1.3 (a) the Division is notifying you of
deficiencies with the application. A review of the Notice application notes the following deficiencies:
1. Per Colorado Law, all companies wishing to mine or prospect in the state must be registered
with the Colorado Secretary of State. A database search on July 25 and August 15, 2011 does
not indicate Seaglass Holdings or Minex have registered. (Copy enclosed) Please provide proof
of filing with the Secretary of State.
2. Section D, (F, other disturbances) notes pits or sumps with a 7 foot depth. Please provide more
details as to the reason for such deep holes. Does Minex expect to encounter groundwater
while drilling?
3. Section F, Roads indicates no new roads or significant upgrades. However in Section IV (2) it
notes if there are any disturbances they will be reclaimed. Please note if there are road areas
that are anticipated to be impacted by blading or reconstruction and show on a map. If water
bars and riprap may be required, please provide documentation from BLM of acceptance of
locations and design.
4. Section M, Per Rule 3.1.6 and 3.1.7, an applicant must show they are in compliance with State
water laws to protect both quantity and quality. Please provide documentation showing Minex
has the legal water rights to remove and use water from any natural source, including seasonal,
within the area.
5. Section IV, (2) request information regarding the native vegetation of the area. The information
provided does not adequately address the requested information.
6. Section IV, (8) it is understood that drilling will occur on roads. However, sumps will be adjacent
to the drill pads. Please provide information on how topsoil will be segregated and protected
from other overburden and topsoil. Please state the estimated topsoil depth.
7. Section IV, (9) Bentonite plugging is an acceptable method for dry holes. Please clarify what
measures will be implemented to protect the prevailing hydrological balance should
groundwater be encountered both during and after drilling.
8. Sections IV, (10) please describe in detail how all disturbed areas will be reclaimed.
Office of Office of
Denver Grand Junction Durango Active and tnact■ve Mmes