2009-08-27_REVISION - M1997027

• Permit No: M1997027
• IBM Index Class Name: REVISION
• Doc Date: 8/27/2009
• Doc Name: Conditions for approval
• From: DWR
• To: DRMS
• Type & Sequence: CN1
• Email Name: THM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

ARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
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Bill Ritter, Jr.
Governor
Response to Reclamation Permit Conversion Application Consideration
DATE: August 26, 2009
TO: Travis H. Marshall, Environmental Protection Specialist
CC: Division 4 Office; District 40 Water Commissioner
Harris D. Sherman
Executive Director
Dick Wolfe, P.E.
Director/State Engineer
FROM: G. Michael Bender, P.E., Water Resources Engineer 4AX /
RE: Operator: A.J. Botti Construction & Gravel Co., Moonscape Pit, File No. M-1997-027 VI/
Section 28, Twp 15 S, Rng 96 W, 6th P.M., Delta County
Landowner - Andrew J. Botti
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 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: uses at the permit site, storage in the excavated
area(s). The applicant will need to provide evidence to this office that the water is permitted or decreed for such
uses.
? Other:
COMMENTS: No objection to proposed increase in mining operation and proposed reclamation plan
AUG 2 7 ZOE
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