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DIVISION OF RECLAMATION,MINING AND SAFETY
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St., Room 215 COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY
Denver,Colorado 80203 COMMISSIONERS DC O L Ot to N D O
IVISON OF
Phone:(303)866-3567 RECLAMATION
FAX:(303)832-8106 2012 FEB I l A I0h 05 MINING
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SAFETY
RECEIVED
John W.Hickenlooper
Governor
Mike King
Executive Director
Notice of 112c Construction Materials
Loretta E.Pifleda
Reclamation Permit Partial Acreage Release Request Consideration Director
DATE: February 14, 2012
TO:
Weld County Commissioners
County Commissioner
915 10th St
Greeley, CO 80631 w�
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FROM: Peter S. Hays, EnvironmentaTP'r tectionrSpecialist1f/
RE: Lafarge West, Inc., Shaw Pit, Permit No. M-2001-094
Please be advised that on February 14, 2012, Lafarge West, Inc., whose address and telephone number are 10170
Church Ranch Way, Ste. 200 , Westminster, CO 80021; (303) 657-4579, submitted a request for partial acreage
release for the Shaw Pit, Permit No. M-2001-094. The construction materials extraction operation is located at or near
Section 20, Township 2N, Range 68W, 06th Prime Meridian, in Weld County.
Written comments or objections to the release may be submitted to, and additional information obtained from, the
Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-
3567. Comments or objections should be submitted as soon as possible. The Division is required to wait 30 days after
the release decision is made to allow for comments or objections.
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Office of Office of
Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines
STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY Aioloa0 pi*L c,::;,1)o ualSlhlO
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St.,Room 215 OM M7 C ) ��0 ✓ DIVISION OF
Denver,Colorado 80203 E U 4 MINERALS
Phone:(303)866-3567 rr�� �L.I FA%:(303)832-8106 Q3A 13332 G E O L O G Y
RECLAMATION
FILE COPY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MINING-SAFETY
REGULAR 112)OPERATION
FOR SCANN/A ATIOPERMIT( APPLICATION FORM Gil Owens
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Greg E.Walther
Executive Director
CHECK ONE: There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation Ronald W.Cattany
Permit# -_ (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operation) Acting Divlslon Director
New Application(Rule 1.43) X Amendment Application(Rule 1.10)
Conversion Ap cation(Rule 1.1)) A. - �
Permit# _a_-20 01- 094 � (provide for Amendments and Conversions of existing permits) / \
The application for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts:(1)the application form;
(2)Exhibits A-S,Addendum 1,any sections of Exhibit 63(Geoteclmical Stability Exhibit;and(3)the application fee. When you submit your
applicntian,be sure to include one(1)complete signed and notarized IVORY ORIGINAL and one(1)copy of the completed I3zgy application
form,two(2)copies of Fxhtbits A-S,Addendum 1,appropriate sections of 6.5(Geotecbnical Stability Exhibit,and a check for the application
fee described under Section(4)below. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in a 3-ring binder;maps should be folded to 8 1/2"X 11"or 8 1/2"
X 14"sae. To expedite processing,please provide the information in the format and order described in this form.
GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
Type or print clearly,in the space provided,ALL information requested below.
1. Applicant/operator or company name(name to be used on permit): L a far£e West ,'Inc .
1.1 Type of organization(corporation,partnership,etc.): C o r p o r aS i o n
1.2 I.R.S.Tax I.D.No.or Social Security Number: 2 5—15 312 9 5
2. Operation name(pit,mine or site name): Shaw Pi t 1/
3. Permitted serene(new or esistine site): 80 permitted acres
3.1 Change in acreage(+) 0 acres
3.2 Total acreage in Permit area 180 acres
4. Fees:
4.1 New Application $2.344.00 application fee
4.2 New Quarry Application $2,906.00 quarry application
4.4 Amendment Fee S1.938.00 amendment fee
4.5 Conversion to 112 operation(set by statute) $2,344.00 conversion fee
5. Primary commoditie(s)tobemined: Sand and Gravel
5.1 Incidental commoditie(s)to be mined: 1. - Ibs/Tons/vr 2. / lbs/Lens/vj
3. I 'Wrens/vr 4. / lbs/rons/vr 5. / lbs/rons/vr
5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s)to be mined: -'44.19.0 Construction Aggregate
5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s)to be mined: NA
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6. ?lame of owner of subsurface rights of affeetediand: See Exhibit t"0"
If 2 or more owners,"refer to Exhibit 0".
7. Name of comer of surface of affected land: Sea Exhibit "0"
8. Tyne of mining operation: X Surface Underground
9. Location Information: The Mtn'of the area where the majority of mining will occur:
COUNTY: Weld
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN(check one): X bth(Colorado) _ 10th(New Mexico) Ute
SECTION(write number): S 2 0&2 9
TOWNSHIP(write number and check direction): T2 X North _South
RANGE(write number and check direction): R •69a 68 _East X West
QUARTER SECTION(check one): X NE _NW _SE _SW
QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION(check one): _NE X NW _SE _SW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:(the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation):
Four Miles Southeast of Longmont at 4910 Feet
10. Primary future(Post-mining)land use(check one):
_ Cropland(CR) _ Pastureland(PL) _ General Agriculture(GA)
Rangeland(RI-) _ Forestry(FR) _ Wildlife Habitat(WL)
Residential(RS) 72_ Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial(IC)
_ Developed WaterResources(WR) Solid Waste Disposal(WD)
11. Primary prevent land use(check one):
_ Cropland(CR) X Pastureland(PL) _ Gen.ni Agriculture(GA)
_ Ranneland(RL) — Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL)
Residential(RS) _ Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial(IC)
Developed WaterResources(WR)
12. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method(e.g.truck/shovel): Front-End Loader with
Conveyor Transport to off-site eves processing plant .
13. On Site Processing. Crushing/Screening
13.1 Briefly explain mining method(e.g.truck/shovel): None
List any designated chemicals or acid-producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: None
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14. Correspondence Information:
APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name,address,and phone of name to be used on permit)
ContactsNante: Eric Reckentine Tide: Colorado Land Manager
Company Name: Lafarge West , Inc .
Street/P.O.Box: 1400 West 64th Avenue P.O.Box: 21588
City: Denver
State: Colorado Zap Code: 80221
Telephone Number: f 303 )- 657-4000
Fax Number: f 303 )- 657-4037
PERMITTING CONTACT (if different hum applicant/operator above) .
Contact's Name: Same as above Title:
Company Name:
Street/P.O.Box: P.O.Box:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number. ( )-
Fax Number. ( )-
INSPECTION CONTACT
Contact's Name: Same as above Tide:
Company Name:
Street/P.O.Box: P.O.Box:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number: ( )-
Fax Number ( )-
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER(if any)
Agency; NA
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number. f )-
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER(if any)
Agency: NA
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number. ( )-
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15. Dacrmtion of Amendment or Conversion:
If yon are amending or converting an existing operation,provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s).
Lafarge willvoid• mine 60 feet from Idaho Creek in the North
Parcel. The West Parcel will be ni. dT mined when agreements with
the ditch companies . to move the ditch , are complete
plans and Exhibits:
Five(5)complete,unbormd application packages must be submitted One complete application package consists of a signed application
form and the set of maps and exhibits referenced below as Exhibits A-S,Addendum 1,and the Geotechnical Stability Exhibit Each
exhibit within the application must be presented as a separate section. Begin each exhibit on a new page. Pages should be numbered
consecutively for ease of reference. If separate documents are used as appendices,please reference these by name in the exhibit
With each of the five(5)signed application forms,you must submit a corresponding set of the maps and exhibits as described in the
followingrefereaoes toRnle 6.4,6.5,and I.6.2(1)(b):
EXHIBIT A Legal Description
EXHIBIT B Index Map
EXHIBIT C Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s)of Affected Lands
EXHIBIT D Mining Plan
EXHIBIT E Reclamation Plan
EXHIBIT F Reclamation Plan Map
EXHIBIT G Water Information
EXHIBIT H Wildlife Information
EXHIBIT I Soils Information
EXHIBIT I Vegetation Information
EXHIBIT K Climate Information
EXHIBIT L Reclamation Costs
EXHIBIT M Other Permits and Licenses
EXHIBIT N Source of Legal Right-To-Enter
EXHIBIT 0 Owners of Record of Affected Land(Surface Area)and Owners of Substance to be Mined
EXHIBIT P Municipalities Within Two Miles
EXHIBIT Q Proof ofMailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Conservation District
EXHIBIT R Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder
EXHIBIT S Permanent Man-Made Structures
Rule 1.6.2(I)(b) ADDENDUM 1 -Notice Requirements(sample enclosed)
Rule 6.5 Geotechnical Stability Exhibit(any required sections)
The instructions for preparing Exhibits A-S,Addendum 1,and Ceotechaical Stability Exhibit are specified under Rale 6.4 and 6.5 and
Rule I.6.2(1)(b)of the Rules and Regulations. If you have any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required,
or would hie to schedule a pre-application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567.
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Responsibilities as a Permittee:
Upon application approval and permit issuance, this application becomes a legally binding document. Therefore,
there are a number of important requirements which you, as a permittee, should fully understand. These
requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement, in the space provided, to acknowledge
that you understand your obligations. If you do not understand these obligations then please contact this Office
fora fill explanation.
• 1. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the financial warranty. You assume
legal liability for all reasonable expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected
lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is revoked and financial warranty is
forfeited;
2. The Board may suspend or revoke this permit, or assess a civil penalty,upon a finding that the
permittee violated the terms or conditions of this permit,the Act,the Mineral Rules and Regulations, or that
information contained in the application or your permit misrepresent important material fads;
3. If your mining and reclamation operations affect areas beyond the boundaries of an approved permit
boundary,substantial civil penalties,to you as permittee can result;
'la°4. Any modification to the approved mining and reclamation plan from those described in your approved
application requires you to submit a permit modification and obtain approval from the Board or Office;
d5. It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your address or phone number;
°. Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on-site mining activity,you must post a sign at the
entrance of the mine site, which shall be clearly visible from the access road,with the following information
(Rule 3.1.12):
a. the name of the operator,
b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado
Mined Land Reclamation Board; and,
c. the permit number.
1' 7. The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are
clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance.
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'998. It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms and
conditions listed in your application,as well as with the provisions of the Act and the Construction Material
Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the permit is issued.
9. Annually,on the anniversary date of permit issuance, you must submit an annual fee as specified by
Statute, and an annual report which includes a map describing the acreage affected and the acreage
reclaimed to date(if there are changes from the previous year), any monitoring required by the Reclamation
Plan to be submitted snmially on the anniversary date of the permit approval Annual fees are for the
previous year a permit is held. For example, a permit with the anniversary date of July 1, 1995,the annual
fee is for the period of July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. Failure to submit your annual fee and report by
the permit anniversary date may result in a civil penalty, revocation of your permit, and forfeiture of your
financial warranty. It is your responsibility, as the permittee,to continue to pay your annual fee to the
Office until the Board releases you from your total reclamation responsibility.
r10. For joint venture/partnership operators: the signing representative is authorized to sign this document
and a power of attorney(provided by the partner(s)) authorizing the signature of the representative is
attached to this application.
NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS:
It is likely there will be additions,changes,and deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Office.
Therefore, if you have any comments or concerns you must contact the applicant or the Office prior to the
decision date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application document.
The Office is not allowed to consider comments,unless they are written, and received prior to the end of the
public comment period. You should contact the applicant for the final date of the public comment period.
If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office's review and decision or appeals
process,you may contact the Office at (303) 866-3567.
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Certification:
As an authorized representative of the applicant,I hereby certify that the operation described bas met the minimum
requirements of the following terms and conditions:
1. To the best of my knowledge,all significant,valuable and permanent man-made structure(s)in existence at the time
this application is filed,and located within 200 feet of the proposed affected area have been identified in this application
(Section 34-32.5-115(4Xe),C.RS.).
2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law(Section
34-32.5-115(4xf),C.RS.7
3. As the applicant/operator,I do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the State of Colorado currently in
violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials(Section
34-32.5-120,C.R$.)as determined through a Board finding.
4. I understand that status in the application are being made under penalty of perjury and that false statements
made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503,C.RS_ ;'
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2.0 EXHIBIT A-PERMIT APPLICATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION, SHAW LEASE AREA
Revised April 30, 2001
Revised June 13, 2003, to include the 0.46 Acre conveyor easement area at
the Northeast, and to exclude 0.46 Acres at the Western end of Shaw West.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A tract of land situated in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, and
in Section 29, all in Township Two (2) North of Range Sixty-eight (68) West of
the Sixth (6th) Principal Meridian, County of Weld, State of Colorado, described
in particular as follows:
BEGINNING at the Northeast Corner of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section
29, whence the Northeast Corner of said Section 29 bears S89° 50'15"E
1,395.43 feet (corrected to 1,331.37 feet in this legal description); Thence N89°
50'15'W 64.06 feet; Thence NO2° 36'50"E 1,361.75 feet to the Northeast Corner
of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 20; Thence N00° 04'57'W, along the
East line of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 20, 200.00 feet; Thence,
bearing approximately S45° 48'54'W, 278.38 feet to a point which bears N88°
17'16'W, 200.00 feet from the Northeast Corner of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of
said Section 20; Thence N88° 17'16"W 222.04 feet; Thence S20° 46'55"W
551.73 feet; Thence S38° 17'43'W 659.12 feet; Thence S44° 34'12"W 164.91
feet; Thence S30° 31'40"W 539.52 feet; Thence N57° 15'53"W one (1) foot;
Thence S32° 36'53'W 671.29 feet; Thence S07° 27'55'W 350.35 feet; Thence
S35° 49'50'W 316.39 feet; Thence S53° 13'47"W 158.82 feet; Thence S66°
13'37"W 364.21 feet; Thence S46° 45'28'W 32.04 feet; Thence S72° 28'00"W
342.86 feet; Thence S70° 21'54'W 203.70 feet; Thence S59° 31'57'W 241.36
feet; Thence S48° 28'14"W 79.08 feet; Thence S39° 56'43'W 310.83 feet;
Thence S33° 17'31'W 410.10 feet to a point on the East-West centerline of said
Section 29; Thence S89° 45'30"E, along the East-West centerline of said Section
29, 1052.64 feet to a point on the Easterly right-of-way line of Weld County Road
3 1/4; Thence South, along said Easterly right-of-way line, 2684.20 feet to a point
on the South line of the SW 1/4 of said Section 29; Thence East, along said
South line of the SW 1/4 of Section 29, 118.45 feet to the centerline of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad; Thence N35° 13'07"E, along said railroad
centerline, 3308.17 feet to a point on the North right-of-way line of Weld County
Road 16 1/2; Thence N89° 40'23'W, along said North right-of-way line, 724.10
feet to a point on the West line of the NE 1/4 of said Section 29; Thence N89°
40'23"W, continuing along said North right-of-way line, 684.17 feet; Thence N00°
27'19'W 495.43 feet; Thence NO3° 02'55"E 139.80 feet; Thence N83° 43'57"E
443.82 feet; Thence N79° 42'52"E 364.50 feet; Thence N23° 43'10"E 368.31
feet; Thence N50° 34'37"E 152.23 feet; Thence N78° 24'14"E 137.20 feet;
Thence S88° 42'51"E 138.43 feet; Thence N69° 20'14"E 83.83 feet; Thence
N35° 33'16"E 137.82 feet; Thence N83° 29'56"E 174.15 feet; Thence S82°
54'10"E 93.26 feet; Thence N77° 10'10"E 132.79 feet; Thence N52° 25'00"E
112.92 feet; Thence S85° 43'08"E 46.15 feet to a point on the East line of the
NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 29; Thence N00° 12'35"E, along the East
line of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 29, 1128.76 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
• CONTAINING 179.76 Acres, more or less.
SUBJECT TO any easements, rights-of-way or reservations of record or existing
on the ground.
Prepared June 13, 2003, by Robert M. Sayre, Colorado Registered Land
Surveyor No. 11372,
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