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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY <br /> CORPS OF ENGINEERS,OMAHA DISTRICT <br /> CAPITOL AVENUE OM RECEIVED <br /> l <br /> OMAHA NE 68102-4901 �.s V <br /> Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division DEC 2 5 Z018 <br /> DIVISION OF RECLAMATIQN <br /> Mr. Eric Scott MININGANDSAFETY <br /> Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br /> Denver, Colorado 80203 <br /> Dear Mr. Scott: <br /> The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District (Corps) has reviewed your letter dated <br /> November 15, 2018 (received November 27, 2018) regarding the environmental review of the <br /> proposed TollgatePit (File No. M-2018-060) consideration of 112c construction materials <br /> reclamation permit application, in Weld County, Colorado. It is understood that Bucklen <br /> Services Company, Inc. filed an application to conduct a Surface mining and reclamation <br /> operation at or near Section 29, Township 6N, Range 66W, in Weld County. Affected lands <br /> will be reclaimed to support a Developed water resources post-mining land use. We offer the <br /> following comments for your consideration: <br /> Your plans should be coordinated with the state water quality office that has jurisdiction within <br /> the area where the project is located to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality <br /> standards and regulations mandated by the Clean Water Act and administered by the U.S. <br /> Environmental Protection Agency. Please coordinate with the Colorado Department of Public <br /> Health and Environment concerning state water quality programs. <br /> If you have not already done so, it is recommended you consult with the U.S. Fish and <br /> Wildlife Service and the Colorado Division of Wildlife regarding fish and wildlife resources. In <br /> addition, the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office should be contacted for information <br /> and recommendations on potential cultural resources in the project area. <br /> Since the proposed project does not appear to be located within Corps owned or operated <br /> lands, your plans should be submitted to the local floodplain administrator for review and <br /> approval prior to construction. It should be ensured that the proposed project is in compliance <br /> with the floodplain management criteria of Weld County and the State of Colorado. In addition, <br /> please coordinate with the following floodplain management office: <br /> Colorado Water Conservation Board <br /> Attention: Ms. Jamie Prochno <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 721 <br /> Denver, Colorado 80203 <br /> Telephone: 303-866-3441 ext. 3215 <br /> Fax: 303-866-4474 <br /> Email: jamie.prochnoCcD-state.co.us <br /> Any proposed placement of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States (including <br /> jurisdictional wetlands) requires Department of the Army authorization under Section 404 of the <br /> Clean Water Act. You can visit the Omaha District's Regulatory website for permit applications <br /> and related information. Please review the information on the provided website <br />