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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 />May 25, 2012 <br />Tom Brubaker <br />Valco Canon City Concrete Div. <br />12753 S. Parker Rd. Suite # 203 <br />Parker, CO 80134 <br />Re: Valco Canon City Concrete Div., Canon City East Pit, File No. M- 1977 -559, <br />Temporary Cessation Request <br />Dear Mr. Brubaker: <br />On May 25, 2012 the Division approved your request for Temporary Cessation status for the Canon City <br />East Pit. The initial five -year period, pursuant to the Rules stated below, began on this approval date. <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 <br />Temporary 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 <br />Cessation; or <br />(b) the Operator files a report requesting an extension of the period of Temporary <br />Cessation with the Board stating the reasons for the continuation of those factors necessary to, <br />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 <br />terminating the mining operation and fully complying with the Reclamation and Environmental <br />Protection Plan requirements of the Act and these Rules. <br />Conditions for Approval from the Office of the State Engineer are enclosed. If you have any questions, <br />please feel free to contact the Division. <br />Sincerely, <br />Tim . Cazier <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Enclosure <br />cc: Tom Kaldenbach, DRMS <br />Office of <br />Office of <br />Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines <br />Mined Land Reclamation <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />COLORADO <br />D I V I S I O N O F <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />— &— <br />SAFETY <br />John W Hickenlooper <br />Governor <br />Mike King <br />Executive Director <br />Loretta E. Pi%eda <br />Director <br />