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IN Southwest Farms, Inc. 214 39th Lane Highway 96 East P.O. BOX 11829 Pueblo, CO 81001 Phone: 719 -240 -2575 September 16, 2013 Tim Cazier _L ,,,Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 RE: M- 2000 -041 Evans Pit #2 Fremont Paving & Redi -Mix, Inc. ,SAM -01 "Amendment" Dear Mr. Cazier, RECEIVED SEP 19 2013 '// Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety Southwest Farms, Inc. has been notified that the Evans Pit #2, M- 2000 -041 is proposing to amend their Construction Materials 112c permit. We have reviewed the available material at this time and have a basic understanding of the scope of the changes incorporated in the amendment application to the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. We have been working with Fremont Paving and Redi -Mix, Inc. to alleviate the continuing aquifer depletions occurring on Southwest Farms, Inc. property, because of the continuing dewatering of the Evans Pit #2. The drought in the region has been one of the obvious contributors to the situation, however we feel that is not the main reason for the aquifer depletion. We are concerned that any changes in the mining might have an adverse effect on the balance of the ground water. We would respectfully request that all engineering and geology be analyzed and reviewed by all parties before the Mined Land Reclamation Board approves the amendment. Southwest Farms, Inc. believes that the problem can be mitigated to a point that all parties can be assured that they are not harmed by the approval of this amendment. Finding the solution is possible if good sound scientific principles and standards are followed to solve this issue. Southwest Farms, Inc. would like to be kept informed on the progress of this amendment as it pertains to the affect on the ground water balance issue. We are amenable to a meeting of the parties to resolve any issues that we can be of help on. We can be contacted by United States Mail at the above address or by telephone at 719 -240 -2575. Sincerel oh liman resident Southwest Farms, Inc. Cc: L J Development, Inc.