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AsCOLORADO <br /> Parks and Wildlife RECEIVED <br /> Department of Natural Resources Z018 <br /> Southeast Region, Area 14 JAI�1 0 9 <br /> 4255 Sinton Road <br /> Cotorado Springs, CO 80907 DIVISION OF RECLAMATION <br /> P 719.227.5200 1 F 719.227.5223 MINING AND SAFETY <br /> December 23, 2017 <br /> Elliott R. Russell <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 <br /> Denver, CO. 80203 <br /> Re: Notice of 110 Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Amendment Application <br /> Consideration <br /> Colorado Quarries Inc. Red Jasper Granite, Permit No. M-1982-200-AM01 <br /> Dear Mr. Russell, <br /> Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is in receipt of the above referenced permit application and <br /> is familiar with the site located at or near Section 3, Township 15S, Range 71W, 6th Principal <br /> Meridian in Teller County. CPW staff offers the following comments for your consideration. <br /> The mission of CPW is to perpetuate the wildlife resource of the state, to provide a quality <br /> state park system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities <br /> that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of <br /> Colorado's natural resources. Our goal in responding to land use proposals such as this is to <br /> provide complete, consistent, and timely information to all entities who request comments on <br /> matters within our statutory authority. <br /> CPW suggests care be taken during mining to avoid excess erosion or disturbance of more land <br /> than necessary to accomplish the project. We also suggest the area be reasonably reclaimed <br /> following mining. We recommend reusing the original top soil that is removed from the surface <br /> by placing it back in its original location after mining is completed. Once the original top soil <br /> is in place, we recommend planting the disturbed areas with native vegetation that matches <br /> the native vegetation already present in the surrounding area. <br /> CPW recommends the development and implementation of a noxious weed control plan for the <br /> site. It is recommended that all disturbed soils in the area be monitored for noxious weeds and <br /> noxious weeds should be actively controlled until native plant revegetation and reclamation is <br /> 'pF'CO\ <br /> Bob D.Broscheid,Director,Colorado Parks and Wildlife•Parks and Wildlife Commission:Robert W.Bray•Jeanne Horne <br /> John Howard,Vice-Chair•Dale Pizel•James Pnbyl,Chair•James Vigil•Dean Wingfield• Michelle Zimmerman,Secretary•Alex Zipp <br /> �' lR76+a <br />