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ti <br />~II ~I~~I~~I~I~~~~I~ <br />sss <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866-3567 <br />FAX: (3031 8328106 <br />September 7, ?000 <br />~~ <br />DIVISION OF' <br />MINERALS <br />GEOLOGY: <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING•SAFE7Y <br />Brian D. Gontarek <br />Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co. coveOrnor <br />P.O. Box 6518 Greg E. Walther <br />Englewood,CO 80155-6518 ExeNlrve Dvector <br /> Michael0 Long <br /> Dinsion Dnector <br />Re: Edna Strip Mine (Permit No. C-1980-001) <br />Proposed Decision -Technical Revision No. 39 (TR-39) <br />Midterm Responses <br />Dear Mr. Gontarek: <br />The Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG) has reviewed and recommends approval for Technical Revision <br />No. 39 at the Edna Strip Mine. With respect to the comment regarding alluvial well TR-l.5 we did have one <br />comment. The DMG is in the process of adopting changes to our surface and ground water monitoring rules. <br />The rule changes will incorporate compliance with applicable ground water standards at established points of <br />compliance. Additional information regarding upgradient alluvial water quality may be requested at the time <br />the new rules are promulgated. <br />Enclosed you will find the Division of Minerals and Geology's Proposed Decision for Technical Revision No. 39. <br />Notice of the proposed decision wil I be published in the Steamboat Prlot as soon as possible. The first publication <br />will initiate the ten (10) day public comment period for the Division's decision. <br />Documentation must be submitted to the Division demonstratingthat acopy of the approved revision application <br />was sent to the Office of Surface Mining and the Bureau of Land Management. The material should be sent <br />within I S days of final approval. <br />Please refer to the Performance Bond heading on the enclosed proposed decision form. If the amount of Bond <br />Held equals or exceeds the Revised Liability, you need not submit additional bond. However, if [he Revised <br />Liability exceeds the Bond Held, please submit additional bond or rider to your existing bond that equals or <br />exceeds the Revised Liability. The revision will not be final until the bond is approved by the Division. <br />1 f you have any questions, please contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />Sandra L. Brown <br /> <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />SBI/Jrc <br />Enclosure <br />cc: Carl Johnston, Office of Surface Mining, with enclosures <br />C-TR-06 C1980001 SBI 20000907 33300 PM.doc <br />