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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 />January 4, 2012 <br />Bob Sutherland <br />West End Gravel Company <br />P.O. Box 889 <br />Nucla, CO 81424 <br />Re: Weimer #1 Pit, Permit No. M- 2001 -002, Reclamation Update, and Notice of Surety Increase, SI -01. <br />Dear Mr. Sutherland, <br />The Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division) has conducted a review of the reclamation liability for <br />the above referenced site. This is the first update since the permit was issued in 2001. Therefore, the update <br />reflects over ten years of inflation in multiple areas. The biggest areas of increase as you are aware are in fuel <br />and seed costs. <br />In an effort to ensure the financial warranty remains adequate to reclaim this site per the requirements of the <br />approved reclamation plan, the Division has updated the reclamation cost estimate (copy enclosed). Based on <br />the current conditions, and inflation since 2001, the estimated reclamation liability is now $72,900.00. This is an <br />increase of $21,285.00 from the 2001 estimate of $51,615.00. Clearly, the site is currently under - bonded. <br />Therefore, pursuant to Section 34- 32.5- 117(4) of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act, adequate financial <br />warranty must be submitted to DRMS within 60 days of the mailing date of this notice. The due date for <br />submission and acceptance is March 5, 2012. <br />If you need additional information, please contact me at the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, Grand <br />Junction Field Office, 101 S. 3rd St., Suite 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, telephone no. 970.241.1117. <br />Sincerely, <br />G. Russell eans <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Office of <br />AAinnrl 1 ,nrl Dnnl�m Minn <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />COLORADO <br />D I V I S I O N O F <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />SAFETY <br />John W. Hickenlooper <br />Governor <br />Mike King <br />Executive Director <br />Loretta E. Pineda <br />Director <br />RECE %VED <br />JAN 062012 <br />plvision of Reclamation <br />Minima & Safety <br />Office of <br />non „or • r.,,n,t I,In, -rinn • Ill.-anon e, ■an,t Ina, - ti „o AAinnc <br />