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United States:- : Forest White River P. 0. Box 948 <br /> Department of Service National Forest Glenwood Springs, <br /> .pIAgriculture. CO 81602 <br /> F•ario: 2720, MCR, Inc. Roads <br /> Dan- September 16, 1986 <br /> r <br /> Mr. George Wear <br /> Mid-Continent Resources <br /> 201 Centennial Street, Suite 406 <br /> Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 <br /> t_ <br /> Dear Mr. Wear: <br /> This is in response to your request for written documentation of the September <br /> 9, 1986, meeting which you and Doug Bowman of Mid-Continent Resources had with <br /> Bill Floyd and Paul Bradley of the Sopris Ranger District, and Bob Berg, our <br /> South Zone Engineer. The object of this meeting was for the Forest Service <br /> to define the road width which would be needed for post-mining activities on <br /> roads identified for retention in the Coal Basin area of the Sopris District. <br /> Information on identifying specific roads for retention or obliteration was <br /> not requested at this time. <br /> The existing roads are designed for two-lane heavy hauling traffic and are <br /> generally in excess of .fifty feet wide. The group discussed what post-mining <br /> activities might be anticipated on any roads that would be left open. These <br /> possible uses include: oil and gas exploration and development; dispersed <br /> recreational use access to National Forest lands; Forest Service administra- <br /> tive access; and development and administration of a downhill ski area. <br /> Considering the possible post-mining use, we conclude that the Forest Service's <br /> minimum width two-lane access road would best meet the need for public health <br /> and safety for the anticipated users. The specifications for this type of <br /> road includes a sixteen-foot wide driving surface with an additional sir.-foot <br /> allowance for drainage structures, for a total road width of twenty-two feet. <br /> If you are in need of further information regarding this matter, please let <br /> me know or directly contact Bill Floyd on the Sopris Ranger District. <br /> Sincerely, - <br /> e <br /> WOODROW <br /> ervisor <br /> s Ranger District <br /> Zone Engineers <br /> PB/dl <br /> S <br />