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STATE OF COLORADO <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 />April 16, 2012 <br />Scott Wanstedt <br />Blue Mountain Energy <br />3607 County Rd. 65 <br />Rangely, CO 81648 <br />RE: Deserado Mine, Permit C- 1981 -018 <br />Coal Processing Waste Bank Report <br />Hole Numbers SC -HG17 and LSB10 -4 <br />Mr. Wanstedt, <br />COLORADO <br />Q I V I S I O N O F <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />SAFETY <br />John W. Hickenlooper <br />Governor <br />Mike King <br />Executive Director <br />Loretta E. Pineda <br />Director <br />The Division find Deserado Mine's, C- 1981 -018, Coal Processing Waste Bank Report in compliance with the <br />following rules: <br />• 4.10.2(1) — The mine waste bank was inspected, on behalf of the person conducting surface coal mining <br />operations, by a qualified registered engineer. <br />• 4.10.2(2)(a) — The inspection occurred quarterly as required by the Division. <br />• 4.10.2(2)(b) — Inspections included observations and tests necessary to evaluate the potentioal hazard to <br />human life and property and to ensure that all organic material and topsoil have been removed and that <br />proper construction and maintenance are occurring in accordance with the plan submitted under <br />2.05.3(8) and approved by the Division. <br />• 4.10.2(2)(c) — The engineer considered steepness of slopes, seepage, and other visible factors which <br />could indicate potential failure. <br />• 4.10.2(2)(d) — Copeies of the inspection findings shall be maintained at the mine site. <br />• 4.10.2(3) — No potential hazards were noted in the First Quarter of 2012 Coal Processing Waste Bank <br />Report. <br />If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />Zach Trujillo <br />Environmental Protection Intern <br />(303) 866 -3567 ext. 8164 <br />Zach. Trujillo @state. co.us <br />Office of Office of <br />Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines <br />