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07/06/93 14:14 V505 7662609 OSM ALBUQ FO 44-► CO/DMG 0 004/004 <br /> byino/saw Ito:bu G 3t73 •/'/•/ 0551 Carolyn Johnson --- uS11 ALliut l t u 10 003 <br /> (b) Dutch Creek is actively cutting into the bank that <br /> supports part of a waste pile located southeast of the <br /> preparation plant. (This bank is south of Dutch Creek; we were <br /> unable to determine if this pile was connected to the waste pile <br /> described in (a) above. ) The bank is steep, almost vertical, and <br /> very unstable. Rocks and dirt are eroding into the creek and <br /> trees have been uprooted and fallen down the bank, which we <br /> estimate t6 be at least 30 feet high. This material could <br /> partially block the creek and cause more rapid erosion into the <br /> waste pile on top. <br /> OSM should immediately inspect the site and issue imminent <br /> harm cessation orders and require immediate abatement of these <br /> conditions. In accordance with Colorado Rule 5 .02(4) and 30 CFR <br /> 842. 12(d) , we request that the results of any inspection be <br /> reported to us within 10 days from the date of the inspection or , <br /> if no inspection is done, to explain to us" in writing the reasons <br /> for that: decision within 15 days from the date that: this letter <br /> is received,. <br /> Please note that we have mailed a copy of this report to the <br /> Colorado Division of Mining and Geology. <br /> We waive our rights to confidentiality and request the right <br /> to accompany the OSM inspector on the inspection of the mine <br /> site . You can reach us at the addresses and telephone numbers <br /> listed below. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Mike Mechau , Board Member <br /> Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association <br /> Route 1 , 3542 Front Street <br /> Palisade , CO 81526 <br /> 303/464-5346 (h) 303/243-5500 (w) <br /> Carolyn UJOASon , Consultant <br /> Citizens Coal Council <br /> 286 So. Gilpin St . <br /> Denver, CO 80209 <br /> 303/777-0557 (work and home) <br /> C .C. Mr _ Mike Long , Director, Colorado Division of Minerals & <br /> Geology <br /> 3 <br />