2011-12-14_PERMIT FILE - P2011033

• Permit No: P2011033
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 12/14/2011
• Doc Name: Notice of Deficiencies
• From: DRMS
• To: AMEC
• 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]
December 14, 2011
Thomas Cavanaugh
AMEC
2000 S Colorado Blvd, Ste -2 -1000
Denver, Colorado 80222
Office of
Mined land Rerlamatinn f)anver • Grand Iunrtinn • Tillman
4A
STATE OF COLORAbO
RE: Uranus Patented NOI, Notice of Intent, File No. P- 2011 -033, Notice of Deficiencies.
Dear Mr. Cavanaugh,
COLORADO
D I V I S I O N O F
RECLAMATION
MINING
SAFETY
John John W Hickenlooper
Governor
Mike King
Executive Director
Loretta E. Pineda
Director
The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division) received Nuvemco's Notice of Intent
(N01) to conduct prospecting operations on November 23, 2011. The Division posted the non -
confidential Public Form 2 on the Office website on November 28, 2011 in accordance to the
requirements of Rule 5.1.3. Any public comments or request for disclosure of information designated as
confidential regarding the NOI had to be received by the office no later than ten (10) working days after
the notice was posted on the website. That date was December 7, 2011. No comments or requests
were received.
The Division has reviewed the NOI application and notes some deficiencies that must be addressed prior
to a decision. Please address the following:
1. While it is understood that drilling in the area has so far not encounter groundwater to date
there remains a slight potential. The Division recommends having at least 1 mud pit as part of
the plan as a contingency. Drill fluids and/ or water cannot be allowed to run freely on the
surface. If Nuvemco were to hit water or have to use unusual amounts of drill fluids a
containment pit or tank would be required. If a pit is not part of the approved plan, Nuvemco
would have to shut down and submit a modification to include the structure. A Toss of time and
money. Please submit a contingency plan for if groundwater or fluids are discharged that
include either a mud pit or having a tank nearby to capture fluids for proper disposal.
2. The maps provided indicate the size and nature of the project. However, they do not supply
critical information as to exactly which roads will be impacted and more information as to the
number of holes per area. Please provide a map(s) clearly showing roads to be impacted, drilled
on, and a general number of holes per area.
3. Nuvemco's estimate for a reclamation bond is based solely on the acreage which is insufficient.
Based on general drilling and exploration practices a number of holes will be drilled, and then
left open to probe prior to reclamation. Nuvemco must commit to drilling, probing, and sealing
1 hole at a time in order for the submitted bond to cover the liability or commit to a reasonable
amount of holes to work with. Another option is to bond for all 500 holes which would be very
costly. A systematic, phased approach will keep the liability down and appears to be a better
option. Please submit a drill hole reclamation plan that meets Nuvemco's goals.
Office of
Artivn and Inartiva Minac