_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
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St., Room 215
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
MEMO
May 8, 1998
TO: Michael Long, David Bucknam, Chi Linden
FROM: Steven Renner
RE: Reclamation Plan, Coal Basin Mine
STATE OF COLORADO
At our meeting of April 16, 1998, the Division agreed to provide Mid - Continent Resources a
reclamation plan for the privately held lands at the Coal Basin Mine. This memo is based upon
the April 16, 1998 discussion between the parties concerning how a change in ownership will
affect ultimate reclamation of the site. The Division understands that if ownership of the lands
remains in private hands, the owner might desire to have certain structures remain in place. These
structures are detailed in Robert Delaney's April 22, 1998 correspondence. However, ownership
may be transferred to the U.S. Forest Service. If this occurs, reclamation would most likely
include removal of these structures. Taking into consideration that final ownership of the
property is unresolved, this memo provides a description of reclamation plans for the privately
held lands.
The Division understands that final ownership of the privately held lands may not be determined
for some period of time. The Division will remain open to requests for changes to the reclamation
plan made by the ultimate owner provided that the requests for changes are made in a timely
fashion which allows reclamation to proceed and conclude as expeditiously as possible, and
provided that such requests meet applicable reclamation standards.
The lands under discussion are roughly bounded on the north by Coal Creek, on the south by
Dutch Creek and the Rock Dump, on the west by the Rock Tunnel and on the east by Road A
near the former location of the Wash Plant. The eastern most boundary of the privately held
property is somewhat vague, in that a land exchange with the Forest Service has recently
occurred. This exchange resulted in a shift of the boundary to the west, toward the Wash Plant
and Road A. The Forest Service reports that the boundary is at or near Road A by the Wash
Plant. At our meeting, Resources reported that the boundary is nearer the Dutch Creek Flume.
Depending upon ownership, the majority of the Dutch Creek Diversion Project may be on Forest
Service managed property, rather than on privately held property.
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DEPARTMENT OF
NPATURAL
RESOURCES
Roy Romer
Governor
James 5 Lochhead
Executive Director
Michael B. Long
Division Director