2008-02-20_HYDROLOGY - M2008002

• Permit No: M2008002
• IBM Index Class Name: HYDROLOGY
• Doc Date: 2/20/2008
• Doc Name: Conditions for approval
• From: DWR
• To: DRMS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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'~ 1g76 * Response to Reclamation Permit Application Consideration covemor
Harris D. Sherman
Executive Director
Dick Wolfe, P.E.
Director
DATE: February 19, 2008
TO: Travis H. Marshall, Environmental Protection Specialist
CC: Division 6 Office; District 43 Water Commissioner
FROM: Cynthia J. Love, Water Resources Enginee~~~ FED Z ~ 2008
®ivisio~~ r of i~EC~amation,
RE: Operator: Western Gravel LLC, WRC Gravel Pit, File No. M-2008-002Mtning and Safety
Section 6, Twp 1 N, Rng 96 W, 6th P.M., Rio Blanco County
Landowner- Sam F. and Vir inia L. Love
CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL
® The proposed operation does not anticipate exposing groundwater. Therefore, exposure of ground water must not
occur during or after mining operations.
^ The proposed operation will consume ground water by ^evaporation, ^dust control, ^reclamation, ^water
removed in the mined product, ^processing, ^other:
Prior to initiation of these uses of ground water, the applicant will need to obtain either a gravel pit or other type
of well permit, as applicable. Prior to obtaining a permit, an approved water supply plan or decreed plan for
augmentation is required.
^ Prior to approving a well permit, the applicant must conduct a field inspection of the site and document the
locations of all wells within 600 feet mile of the permit area. The applicant must then obtain a waiver of
objection from all well owners with wells within 600 feet of the permit area or contact this office regarding the
600 foot spacing notification hearing process.
^ The proposed operation may have potential impact on existing water rights near the project location. Please
provide evidence that the proposed project will not alter or impact the historic operation of existing water rights.
® The applicant has indicated plans to use other water for:_unspecified_uses at the permit site (3000 gallons per
day). The applicant will need to provide evidence to this office that the water is permitted or decreed for such
uses.
® Other: The applicant indicated that any ground water seepage will be pumped into storage ponds within
the pit area. In the event ground water is exposed, the applicant must backfill the pit to ensure that such
exposure ceases until a well permit is obtained pursuant to CRS 37-90-137.
COMMENTS: The applicant indicated that water to be used at the site will be obtained through the
landowners' water rights in the White River.
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