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STATE OF COLOr III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII <br />Roy Romer, Governor ~~, <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION <br />FRED R. BANTA, Dlreotor <br />DATE: December 15, 1989 <br />T0: Mike Long <br />FROM: Tony lJaldron~W <br />RE: Trapper 14ine, CMA Awards <br />Trapper Mine has received the nomination for honorable mention in the Large <br />Surface Mine Category. There are several reasons the Division believes <br />Trapper deserves recognition for this award including: <br />1. Continuing effort on the part of the operator to experiment with new <br />procedures to achieve reclamation requirements The most recent <br />example of this is an expanded version of no-seed plots in an attempt <br />to increase woody plant density. <br />2. Considerable effort and innovation in reconstructino drainage <br />channels to reduce downcutting and sediment loss while blending into <br />the post-mining topography. In conjunction with this, Trapper is <br />increasing the use of stock ponds and dozer basins across the <br />disturbed and reclaimed area thereby decreasing the amount of pond <br />cleaning required, while at the same time, increasing wildlife use <br />over a larger portion of the mine site. <br />3. The establishment of large (approximately 1 acrel transplanted shrub <br />clumps which help provide immediate cover for wildlife in reclaimed <br />areas. <br />4. Their environmental record demonstrates a willingness to remain in <br />compliance. They have not received a violation from the Division <br />since 1986. <br />5. Although Trapper reouests several revisions or modifications each <br />year,they are generally well planned and submitted far enough in <br />advance to work within the regulatory timeframes. They are also in a <br />format which is easily inserted into the existing permit application. <br />6. Trapper Mine has personnel actively involved with the Colorado Coal <br />Program through membership in the C.M.A. <br />The mine has been nominated for this award previously and received honorable <br />mention in 1988. <br />/7 ac <br />2242E <br />215 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203-2273 Tel. (303) 866-3567 <br />