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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 />April 18, 2012 <br />Mrs. Sharon Hiner <br />R. M. Hiner Construction Co., Inc. <br />11 Austin Rd <br />Lamar, CO 81052 <br />Re: R. M. Hiner Construction Co., Inc., Greeley Pit, Permit No. M- 1977 -151 <br />Recreational Use <br />Dear Mrs. Hiner: <br />Per your request, the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) is writing to address the <br />concerns of Weld County regarding the recreational use (camping and water skiing) at the Greeley <br />Pit. The Division is aware of and has no jurisdiction over the simultaneous use of the site as an <br />active mining operation and for recreational purposes. <br />Rule 3.1.4 of the Mineral Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for <br />the Extraction of Construction Materials states, "On lands owned by the Operator, the Operator <br />may permit the public to use the same for recreational purposes, in accordance with the Limited <br />Landowner Liability Law contained in Article 41 of Title 33, C.R.S 1984, as amended, except in areas <br />where such use is found by the Operator to be hazardous or objectionable." <br />If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at (303) 866 -3567 Ext. 8124 or <br />Peter.Hays @state.co.us. <br />Mined Land Redamation <br />Sincerel <br />Peter S. Hays <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Cc: Tom Kaldenbach, DRMS <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />COLORADO <br />D I V I S I O N O F <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />—&— <br />SAF ETY <br />John 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 />