_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - C1981017 ‎(232)‎

• Permit No: C1981017
• IBM Index Class Name: GENERAL DOCUMENTS
• Doc Name: Bid Documents ‎(IMP)‎ 1998 Correspondence
• Permit Index Doc Type: General Correspondence
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DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St., Room 215
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
May 15, 1998
MEMORANDUM
TO: Greg Lewicki
From: Steve Renner
RE: Huntsman Project Topsoil Application
STATE OF COLORADO
Roy Romer
Governor
As we discussed by phone Wednesday, I am providing my calculations regarding the topsoil
balance as it pertains to the privately held properties and remaining reclamation at the Coal Basin
Mine.
The Huntsman Project, which is to be accomplished with Abandoned Mined Land Funds, will
result in reduction of the north facing slope of a portion of the Old Refuse Pile adjacent to Coal
Creek. The area of interest was affected by mining operations prior to August 3, 1977, thus
making it eligible for AML funding. No bond monies will be expended on this project. Reduction
of the targeted slopes will improve overall slope stability and decrease the potential of slope
failures into Coal Creek. By virtue of a land exchange, the project area is now property of the
United States. The Forest Service has given its consent for this project.
Coal refuse is to be cut from the Old Refuse Pile east of the Dutch Creek Flume, easterly for a
distance of approximately 800 feet. The resultant cut slope will average approximately 2H:1 V or
gentler. Topsoil will be placed over the cut slope and revegetation will occur. Planting of trees
on the slope will complete the project.
The cut refuse will be transported to the area just south of the former location of the Wash Plant,
where it will be placed over demolished concrete rubble. Placement of the rubble is being
accomplished under separate contract. Demolition and disposal of concrete, and covering it with
refuse is specified in the Coal Basin Mine permit. Completion of the Huntsman Project will result
in a cost savings to Resources estate, in that the burial of concrete is being accomplished by virtue
of the Huntsman Project, rather than via funds generated from the liquidation plan.
As important as this project is, initiation of the project does not make sense unless a source of
topsoil is identified so that revegetation of the cut slopes may be accomplished upon completion
of the earth work. Therefore, the Division has requested the permission of the Trustee and / or
Resources to utilize topsoil located near the eastern terminus of the former Overland Conveyor.
DEPARTMENT O F
NATURAL
RESOURCES
James S. Lochhead
Executive Director
Michael B Long
Division Director