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n) ~II1111111111111 <br />999 <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />David H. Getches. Executive Director <br />MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION <br />DAVID C. SHELTO N, Dlroctor <br />Richard D. Lamm <br />Governor <br />February 2, 1984 <br />Mr. Lowell E. Jarratt <br />Elk Creek Gold Mines Company <br />851 Kendall Street <br />Lakewood, Colorado 80214 <br />RE: Mackey Mine - File No. M-84-013 <br />Dear Mr. Jarratt: <br />We have reviewed the above application for adequacy and have the following <br />questions and comments which are intended to help bring the plan in o <br />compliance with the Mined Land Reclamation Act. Please respond on <br />point-by-point basis in the order given below. <br />For the purposes of this application, it is assumed that the ermit area <br />consists of the graded work area, waste rock dump and ventlla ton site. <br />2. The plan and map should Identify the location where dump rack 111 be <br />placed. Waste rock should be placed 1n a location which would not <br />threaten contamination to dratnageways (should additional space be <br />required for waste rock disposal). <br />3. Topsoil should be salvaged from any additional disturbances r suiting <br />from expansion of surface work areas. <br />4. There should be a plan included for proper sealing of the aditonce <br />mining has been completed, (including the air vent/escape way bf the old <br />shaft). <br />5. We would recommend that the proposed seed mixture be applied aft the <br />following rates: <br />Thickspike Wheatgrass - 14 lbs <br />Canadian Bluegrass - 2 lbs <br />Total 16 lbs <br />6. We recommend the use of mulch (two tons hay/acre, mechanically anchored <br />to prevent wind blowing) on areas to be revegetated. <br />7. Minor grading should be included for areas of the mine bench ( ide <br />slopes) as well as the waste rock dump and short access road ( ipping). <br />423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. ( 03) 866-3567 <br />