2013-08-13_REPORT - C1981018

• Permit No: C1981018
• IBM Index Class Name: Report
• Doc Date: 8/13/2013
• Doc Name: Response Letter
• From: DRMS
• To: Blue Mountain Energy
• Permit Index Doc Type: Waste Pile/Fill Report
• Email Name: ZTT
• Email Name: DIH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St., Room 215
C O L O RA D O
P I v I S l o N o f
Denver, Colorado 80203
RECLAMATION
Phone: [phone]
N I N G
MINING
FAX: [phone]
SAFETY
August 13, 2013
John W. Hickenlooper
Governor
Scott Wanstedt
Blue Mountain Energy
3607 County Rd. 65
Mike King
Executive Director
Rangely, CO 81648
Loretta E. Pineda
Director
RE: Deserado Mine — Permit No. C- 1981 -018
Professional Certification for the Coal Processing Waste Banks
Mr. Wanstedt,
The Division finds Deserado Mine's, C- 1981 -018, Coal Processing Waste Bank Report for the second quarter in 2013 is
in compliance with the following rules:
• 4.10.2(1) — The mine waste bank was inspected, on behalf of the person conducting surface coal mining
operations, by a qualified registered engineer.
• 4.10.2(2)(a) — The inspection occurred quarterly as required by the Division.
• 4.10.2(2)(b) — Inspections included observations and tests necessary to evaluate the potential hazard to human life
and property and to ensure that all organic material and topsoil have been removed and that proper construction
and maintenance are occurring in accordance with the plan submitted under 2.05.3(8) and approved by the
Division.
• 4.10.2(2)(c) — The engineer considered steepness of slopes, seepage, and other visible factors which could
indicate potential failure.
• 4.10.2(2)(d) — Copies of the inspection findings shall be maintained at the mine site.
• 4.10.2(3) — No potential hazards were noted in the second quarter 2013 Coal Processing Waste Bank Report.
Maintenance work that occurred this quarter included refuse placement, spreading and compaction on Refuse Piles 2 -3 -4
and 5A. Winter stockpiles on 5A were spread and compacted. All compaction tests had a proctor value greater than 90%
as required by Rule 4.10.4(3)(b). No signs of seepage or indications of slope failure were noted and surface drainage
facilities are properly conveying surface runoff. The Division does not have any questions or comments regarding the
2013 second quarter Coal Processing Waste Bank Report for Deserado Mine.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time.
Sincerely,
Zach Trujillo
Environmental Protection Specialist
(303) 866 -3567 ext. 8164
Zach.Trujillo @state.co.us
Office of Office of
Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines