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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES z John W. Hickenlooper Governor Mike King Executive Director Dick Wolfe, P.E. Director /State Engineer l� Response to Reclamation Permit Application Consideration TO: Dustin M, Czaplo, Environmental Protection Specialist CC: Division 6 Office, District 57 Water Commissioner FROM: Ivan Franco, Water Resources Engineer DATE: August 5, 2013 RE: Camilletti Pit (AKA — Hayden Gravel Pit), File No. M- 1987 -164 Section 11, Twp 6 North, Rng 88 West, 6th P.M., Routt County RECEIVE Operator: Connell Resources, Inc. Contact: Connell Resources, Inc. 7785 Highland Meadows Pkwy, Ste. 100 4-"' AUG 5 2013 Fort Collins, CO (970) 870 -0200 �- 01VISION OF RECLAMATION MINING AND SAFETY CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL ® The proposed operation does not anticipate exposing groundwater. Therefore, exposure of ground water must not occur during or after mining operations. ❑ The proposed operation will consume ground water by: ❑ evaporation, ❑ dust control, ❑ reclamation, ❑ water removed in the mined product, ❑ processing, ❑ other: Prior to initiation of these uses of ground water, the applicant will need to obtain either a gravel pit or other type of well permit, as applicable. However, prior to obtaining a permit, an approved water supply plan or decreed plan for augmentation is required in overappropriated areas. Currently this location is not considered overappropriated, however, if this area becomes overappropriated, augmentation will be required. ❑ Prior to approving a well permit, the applicant must conduct a field inspection of the site and document the locations of all wells within 600 feet of the permit area. The applicant must then obtain a waiver of objection from all well owners with wells within 600 feet of the permit area or request a hearing before the State Engineer. ❑ The proposed operation may have potential impact on existing water rights near the project location. Please provide evidence that the proposed project will not alter or impact the historic operation of existing water rights. ® The applicant has indicated plans to use other water for: ® uses at the permit site, ❑ storage in the excavated area(s), ❑ other: . The applicant will need to provide evidence to this office that the water is permitted or decreed for such uses. ® Other: If storm water is not diverted or captured in priority, Colorado Water Law requires it to be released, or replacement for evaporation will be required of the impounder /operator /owner of the gravel pit. Any exposed ground water must be backfilled immediately until a well permit issued pursuant to CRS 37 -90- 137(2), allowing the exposure of ground water in a pit, is obtained from the State Engineer. Office of the State Engineer 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 818 • Denver, CO 80203 • Phone: 303 - 866 -3581 • Fax: 303 - 866 -3589 http://water.state.co.us