2008-08-20_PERMIT FILE - M2008006 ‎(2)‎

• Permit No: M2008006
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 8/20/2008
• Doc Name: Second Adequacy Review Letter Response
• From: Applegate Group, Inc.
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: PSH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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August 15, 2008
Division of Reclamation,
Mining and Safety
Colorado Department of Natural Resources,
Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety
Attn: Peter Hays
1313. Sherman Street, Room 215
Denver, CO 80203
Re: M-2008-006 SerFer Pit, -Second Adequacy Review Letter Response
Dear Mr. Hays:
The following, discussion and attachments are submitted on behalf of -our, client, Connell
Resources, Inc.., in response to the Second Adequacy Review comments prepared by the Division -
of Reclamation, Mining,- and Safety (DRMS) dated August 6th, 2008 for the SerFer Pit. The
information and discussion below address each comment as it was presented by the Division:
Rule 6.4.3. Exhibit C --Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands
1. Exhibit C-2 - Mining plan map indicates a 1.00' setback (typ.) from top of riverbank and
ox-bow. Please commit to a minimum 100' setback from the riverbank and ox-bow and
remove the "(typ.)" notation from all areas of the map.
The applicant will maintain a minimum 100' setback from the top of the riverbank and
ox-bow. The "(typ) " notation has been removed from both Exhibits C-2 and F. Exhibits
C-2 and F are included as attachments to this letter. .
2. Please indicate and commit to a final reclaimed offset from the riverbank to the southern
edge of the reservoir. The Division recommends a minimum 400' offset.
The applicant will maintain a final reclaimed offset of 400' from the southern edge of.the
reservoir to the. riverbank. Exhibit F has been revised 'to show the 400' offset and is
included as an attachment to this. letter.
Rule 6.4.6 Exhibit F - Reclamation Plan Man
1 Exhibit F Reclamation Plan Map indicates a 100'. setback (typ.) from top of riverbank
and ox-bow. Please commit to a 100' setback from the .riverbank and ox-bow and remove
the "(typ.)" notation from all areas of the map.
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