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STATE OF COLORADO <br />DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866-3567 <br />FAX: (303) 832-8106 <br />ei w< d6z <br />COLORADO <br />D I V I S I O N OF <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />SAFETY <br />7 February 2011 <br />John W. Hickenlooper <br />Mr. Robert Ray Governor <br />Lafarge West, Inc._ Mike King <br />10170 Church Ranch Way Executive Director <br />Suite 200 Loretta E. Pineda <br />Westminster, CO 80021 Director <br />Re: Bluestone Pit (North), Permit No. M-1991-035, Notice of Temporary Cessation TC-1 <br />Dear Mr. Ray: <br />Our review of the Annual Report submitted to the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />(Division) by Lafarge West, Inc. (Lafarge) on 30 November 2010 for the Bluestone Pit (North) <br />indicates that there has been no activity at the site for more than one year. Therefore, based on Rule <br />1. 13.2 of the Construction Materials Rules, Indications of Temporary Cessation, Lafarge must file <br />with the Division a Notice of Temporary Cessation for file no. M-1991-035 or submit evidence of <br />mining activity in the past year. In accordance with Rule 1.13.5(2), the Notice must include the <br />following information: <br />1) The date of cessation. <br />2) The reasons for nonproduction or cessation of the mining operation. <br />3) A plan for resumption of production. <br />4) Measures to be taken to comply with reclamation requirements and/or other activities related to <br />the performance standards of Section 3.1 of the Construction Materials Rules while the <br />mine is in Temporary Cessation. <br />5) Demonstration that the existing Financial Warranty is adequate to cover the reclamation <br />liability. <br />The Notice must also include a fee of $144. Be advised that the Division must receive either the <br />Notice of Temporary Cessation or evidence of mining activity within 60 days of the date of this <br />letter or enforcement actions may be taken. <br />Feel free to call me with questions at (303) 866-3567, x8108. <br />Sincerely, <br />r <br />David Bird <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety <br />Office of Office of <br />Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines