REP21138

• Permit No: M1978249
• IBM Index Class Name: Report
• Doc Date: 7/13/1990
• Doc Name: KOKES S&G PIT M-78-249 POSSIBLE TEMPORARY CESSATION OF MINING OPERATIONS
• From: MLRD
• To: LOGAN CNTY
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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STATE OF COLORADO
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
Department of Natural Resources
]373 Sherman 57., Room 215
Denver, CO 80203
303 866-3567
FAX. [phone]
July 13, 1590
Mr. Richard Snook
Logan County Planner
Logan County Courthouse
Sterling, Colorado 80751
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Fred R Banta,
Division DrtMOr
Re: Fix Sand and Gravel Pit (File M-83-191); Kokes Sand and Gravel Pit (File
M-78-249); Bell Sand and Gravel Pit (file M-78-248); Brekel Gravel Pit (File
M-78-147); Possible Temporary Cessation of Mining Operations
Dear Mr. Snook:
The above mining operations annual reports were recently review. The reports
indicated that the sites have been, and may continue to be, inactive for at least
six months. Please refer to the Minerals Rules and Regulations Sections 1.6.2 and
1.6.2(2)(a) which state that if an operation ceases production fora period of
180 days or more, the operator must file a Notice of Temporary Cessation with the
Board. This notice must state the date of cessation, the reasons for cessation, a
plan for the resumption of mining, a aescription of those activities the operator
will take to ensure compliance with the permit reclamation requirements and a
description of site maintenance activities to ensure compliance with the
performance standards (Rule 6), The Notice of Temporary Cessation should be sent
to the Division separate from other correspondence.
As an alternative to temporary cessatioh, you may wish to amend these permits to
indicate these operations will be intermittently active throughout their life. The
amendment application must include a description of those activities the operator
will undertake to ensure compliance with the permit reclamation requirements, and a
aescription of the site maintenance activities which will ensure compliance with
the performance standards (Rule 6). Rule 1.6.2(2)(d) addresses this amendment.
Since the annual reports indicates that operations have temporarily ceased, you
should submit either a request for temporary cessation or a permit amendment within
the next 45 days. If the request indicates that the site is sufficiently
stabilized, we will approve the request for cessation within sixty days. If the
request indicates that there may be some problems with the site, we will either
request more information from you, or schedule the site for an inspection. If you
submit an amendment to the permit, we will process it within 30 to 90 days for 110
and ]12 operations, respectively.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Barbara D. Chiappone
Annual Fees/Reports Section
Enclosure(s)
8116E