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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 />September 28, 2011 <br />Robert O. Ray <br />Lafarge West, Inc. <br />10170 Church Ranch Way, Ste. 200 <br />Westminster, CO 80021 <br />Re: Lafarge West, Inc., Reichert Pit, File No. M- 2000 -034, Temporary Cessation Request <br />Dear Mr. Ray: <br />On September 28, 2011 the Division approved your request for Temporary Cessation status for the Reichert Pit. <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 1.13.8 and 1.13.9 state that: <br />1.13.8 A permit granted 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; or <br />(b) the Operator files a report requesting an extension of the period of Temporary Cessation with the Board <br />stating the reasons for the continuation of those factors necessary to, and the plans for, resumption. <br />1.13.9 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 <br />requirements of the Act and these Rules. <br />If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Division. <br />Sincerely, <br />Eric C. Scott <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />cc: <br />Mined Land Reclamation <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />COLORADO <br />DIVISION OF <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />— &— <br />SAFETY <br />John W. Hickenlooper <br />Governor <br />Mike King <br />Executive Director <br />Loretta Pineda <br />Director <br />Office of Office of <br />Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines <br />