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Home My WebLink About990616.tiff PREBLE' S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE SURVEY FOR THE PROPOSED BEARSON GRAVEL PIT WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Prepared For: Weld County Public Works Department 933 North 11th Avenue Post Office Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632-0758 September 1998 �]E7C1 BIT 990616 1 PREBLE' S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE SURVEY FOR THE PROPOSED BEARSON GRAVEL PIT WELD COUNTY, COLORADO INTRODUCTION This report outlines the methods and results of a survey conducted to determine the presence or absence of the federally threatened wildlife species Preble' s meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) at a proposed gravel mining site just west of the South Platte River near the Koenig Gravel Pit (Figure 1) . Survey methodology follows guidelines specified by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as outlined in the Interim Survey Guidelines for Preble' s Meadow Jumping Mouse (USFWS 1998) . PROJECT LOCATION Weld County' s proposed gravel mine project lies west of the South Platte River and east of the Koenig Gravel Pit and the town of Vollmer. The project area is located in the northwest quarter of Section 19, Township 2 North, Range 66 West in Weld County. It lies at a longitude of 104 degrees, 55 minutes, 0 seconds and a latitude of 40 degrees, 13 minutes, 0 seconds . UTM coordinates for the project area are -3607 . 8897 and 4468417 . 0828 . The elevation of the site is approximately 4 , 550 feet above sea level . QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SURVEYOR The Preble' s meadow jumping mouse survey was conducted by Darcy A. Tiglas, 5015 Swainsona Drive, Loveland, CO 80537 under Federal subpermit number 98-46 . 98 and State license number 98-TR814 . The surveyor' s general qualifications were submitted to the U. S . Fish and Wildlife Service for review and found acceptable by the Service . PROJECT DESCRIPTION Weld County proposes to mine aggregate from this project area to support the road resurfacing and construction conducted within the county itself . Rural roads are perpetually maintained with gravel to prolong their usefulness and assure safety for motorists . Two pit sites have been identified within the project area, Bearson Pond 1 to the south and Bearson Pond 2 to the north. The entire site is very disturbed from former agricultural practices . SURVEY DATE The survey was conducted on from September 3-6, 1998 from dawn (approximately 6 : 30 am to 9 : 30 am) each day. Traps were set after 6 : 00 pm each day. 2 ,£ , � + j � --7.,±:5•,), :, ,...:.-:-, ---•;:m, "'" ...1,---5% Lt. r t lit.:-:, • rl..- p: �� lir �,iy _ e •, Yr t y�� ;�I�+J y� fit.•�� faiL f JQ +rs7 rrL �. .� i ts -tylac 11 51 " l -u';T fJ a 0,Ali t d wlit. 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The decision to survey was made due to the close proximity of the South Platte River and suitable habitat to the project area. However, 400 trap nights was chosen as adequate due to the limited and marginal habitat within the project boundary, but due to the importance of gaining information on the mouse adjacent areas were intensely surveyed for the mouse . Bait used included Quaker rolled oats . A cotton ball or cotton wad was placed in each live trap and traps were cleaned out and all materials replaced each evening of the survey. Approximately a hand-full or one-eighth cup of rolled oats were added to the traps each evening. SURVEY SITE SELECTION CRITERIA Most of the project area is highly disturbed from agricultural practices , heavy equipment operations, and livestock grazing. Suitable habitat for the Preble' s meadow jumping mouse is limited and marginal . However, the project area lies adjacent to the riparian and floodplain of the South Platte River with its overstory of plains cottonwood, pockets of midstory of coyote willows , and an understory of various upland grasses and forbs with interspersed depressions of sedges and rushes . The adjacent areas were intensely surveyed for the mouse and the transition zone between the project area and adjacent area were also surveyed. RESULTS Protect Area The project area is dominated by weedy species like Canada thistle, tumble mustard, and cheatgrass . Part of the project area was formerly a corn field. Little, if any, potential habitat for the mouse was present within the project area. No individuals or populatons of the mouse were captured during the field investigation. Figure 2 presents the location of traps within the project area and adjacent areas . 4 t� f=/�K � VfV CSI- AVb. L HI 15 foul Rood { 11 -- \ x X • NO TH x w X E 3:1 1 POND "A" x. X > Iocat on 1 X o- I, x 3:1 \ Houl Rood— Ground Level \ X wafer Level \ f m I � D Z X 3: 1 Slope a. 1. Typ. Pond "A" & "8" X • X Figure 2 Bearson Gravel Pit Trapping Locations Dote : Jon. 20, 1998 5 Adjacent Areas As described above, the areas adjacent to the project area were dominated by a multi-strata riparian and floodplain community of plains cottonwood, pockets of coyote willows, and grasses and forbs in the understory. Upland floodplain understory species included western wheatgrass, blue grama, Kentucky bluegrass, saltgrass, sideoats grama, boneset, annual sunflower, dotted gayfeather, and western yarrow. Mesic pockets within the understory were dominated by prairie cordgrass, Reed canarygrass, Baltic rush, three-square, great bulrush, Canada thistle, and broad- leaved cattail. Due to livestock grazing in this area, bare ground comprised approximately 45 percent of the total cover. Vegetation cover comprised approximately 30 percent of the total cover and rock and litter comprised approximately 25 percent of the survey area. The plant community was typical of areas within the floodplain of the South Platte River which has shifted across the landscape over time leaving behind a linear tree pattern and upland conditions behind it. Associated Wildlife During the field investigation, small mammals captured included the house mouse, deer mouse, thirteen-lined groundsquirrel, cottontail rabbit, rock squirrel, Norway rat, western harvest mouse, silky pocket mouse, and plains pocket mouse. Various wildlife use these riparian zones. Sign for the following wildlife or actual observations were noted during the field investigation: domestic cat, raccoon, striped skunk, coyote, wild turkey, great horned owl, mule deer, domestic dog, and red fox. Soils and Geomorphology Soils within the project area are Bankard sandy loam and soils within the South Platte River floodplain are Aquolls and Aquents, gravelly substratum (SCS 1980). Bankard soils were formed in stratified recent alluvium along streams and rivers. Aquolls and Aquents is nearly flat and is found on bottomlands and floodplains of major streams and rivers in Weld County. They are deep, poorly drained soils that formed in recent alluvium. Alkalinity is often a component to these soils and was found to be so during the field investigation. Appendix A presents photographs of the project area and adjacent sites. Climatological/Meteorological Conditions Weather conditions were warm days with typical cooling evenings after approximately 6:30 pm each night. No rain or wind occurred during the survey period. 6 REFERENCES Soil Conservation Service (SCS). 1980. Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado Southern Part. United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station. September, 1980. United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 1998. Interim Survey Guidelines for Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse, revised June 15, 1998. 7 9906/4: APPENDIX A PHOTOGRAPHS OF PROJECT AREA 8 e991062/ 51 � w f 4' ) 415,7 .. ,,f5 Et, ', + ! ' J'•'+il � t 25� s , �'T '�`3°' � ".`�4' 1 rte_- N. , l� x r, Il i e rt ( dY ( its+s 1 ice' Gi ! hi S r r • 'zn 15' r , kIt 4 1 a y,5� rvi Y t 1 � . f'e`t � '4 t,rp1=n ,' ,,.4 ,0,71, E J k, ," Yr'1�y(yp\p4 it-44$4.7. $11,1.r; (�• I i 1• � S •t, a,+G ₹ ;$<„, rJ AJLT ( ,, N) �5,,4� 2 r �' 1E'c ik„ 14x! 2G -.. 1,, � y _��flr;lF':` th M,-, rI, ,,.K '� , y1 pyIL.x t;1 `r. S, ' A 1 .u,,t,GGll'' - `f' r. :t , �"-A wG i �� ( f ;1,112,1;4i 1 I 1A'fr' A.1C14 rth• ��tb*r --,,u-s ri�ui i " ,_-..5),'I T3i11 ;,/,.'r ._l_i / • 1rT r{'�'W41t Y't i w4.01- N`/Ir rS , Ai2,�i:.,� q?Itq� � t) t,lT;1'6r y1,')'.4 t�1t t '',e4,-,1'II' f \i1 d - cm. , .. ,.E ,,i1gqtf w �'t ,,��''ffA(!p."') j I . C r. .. I I t I 1��: w.,,:.7.-..: , � .� f .�.. .,1'd` �) �'..._ r -�",'+1A4r snt rl , ...i Large expanse of weedy species , like tumble mustard. >g. Y4 - - - t ' 5 MMt ! �TIW:Iry `:1t y" t r Yr. -, ....� L9 I , ow Fgfr4,4 Is +I�r N. ",,w.Saas4, k1A ylk 3,1 t''; N )`'(:. ,l 1 y fi , -, r it 1 t a rl1 t , I ) i+�E,l� _ "�r� , r �,Ti ) � ��• 7 - ' - I 1 , I;t �rrp1X 1\, Yr '� urp '�' s I( -;1‘1,_ rh ( rq >, h, •. �1. � � �1 rhc-atclrass dominated field once a corn field. 996/6/6 APPENDIX B FIELD DATA COMPILATION FORM 9 Zapus hudsonius preblei, Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse Recommended Survey Field Data Compilation Form Z. h. preblei found ? Yes O No Date of Survey Sizp t 3 -t:f 1(1 l3 Surveyor(s) Dar-I ) I fi lin Full Name(s) 5(WI E /I 5 cthO v Survey Section(s) i9 %'k Section(s) Al,.,UC71or"-F✓l- Township(s) 1 /U,^yrr ) Jnration: Range(s) 1.i II; tUe5+ County /,4;(i id V Site Name Re al50f 6-;K vd /1 f USGS 7' Quad Map Name Elevation 11)550 UTM Coordinates (to the nearest 50 meters)-174e._1 to Q 1 0.00, _4 j_.bal./4 0.00 Land Ownership AM(ci CcL(v1 -ci Ecological Condition/Management History al f I C Ix 1-f-i Lra h I t'P,S 1i(K (j V1 Z i Vl9 (� Col J Directions U(2_5- Cr P 5(u( -f-h PI 01-Fe kJ si f )6euti+ ) 3/A r1l /( Pror -1'OZvr) to Site: [01-1- \!0 i i rr ca(i- Brief Project Description (indicate proposed impact to site) 61,(1 L'[rk YiviYllicn )4CaGe (0( 4 illitc4r1,( ill Lin Habitat Type Rl I/' - N,( R0A ( (t_n Vegetation Structure Within Survey Area: i Total Tree Cover (%) h ck Total Shrub Cover (%) 5%, Er Total Forb Cover (%) 5 c/O Total Rock/Log Cover (%) J 6/6 Total Graminoid Cover (%) )5 % Total Bare Ground (%) 41r)cle Total Moss/Lichen Cover (%) — Other Types of Cover (%) Additional Associated Plant Species Aspect (S, NNW, etc.) /UN lit ' % Slope -Pia:4- Slope Shape (concave, convex, straight, etc.) (- Light Exposure (open, shaded, partial shade, etc.) f9c(A-'j( ha di it �pen Topographic Position (crest, upperslope, midslope, lowerslope, bottom, etc.) be r1-01 Y( /Fired. l ai n Moisture (dry, moist, saturated, inundated, seasonal seepage, etc.) c r(�� +0 m r l�+ (sea hf.O Hydrology, Geomorphology, and Soils at the Trap Site Than Cinfrrt 5-efy4 i 1 ortni 1011 r,t4-h () I cif( Piero( I (An — 601 Ltiv 1 (( m Site's Climatological/Meteorological Conditions on Day Prior to Survey dr , C1 e({^ f Ca Jrrl Site's Climatological/Meteorological Conditions on Day of Survey 5(f.^(Yl P £9 9 Type of Trap Used 5 frim ng V) Type and Amount of Bait Used G(CL{�'c.O �(Lj AltrI 1l& Proximity, Degree, and Type of Human Development/Disturbance in Survey Area Pro Cc� cyLi pApLkcuailf dt� cry / �U(J( L hx Cip(�-Uah 614-enL 7coxii No. of Mice Found and/or Seen G Approximate Age or Maturity Weight_ gms. �otal Length mm. Tail Length mm. Hind Feet Length mm. 2.\1\COther characteristics (e.g., enlarged mammary glands - lactation, scars, missing limb or toe, etc.) Associated Animal Species I'M i VYIPic.d'f Cf?t,' O10 ;thin('no - lin ice e rott1r&q,Xtrfe,P) ;1C. Other Relevant Information (evidence of disease, predation, injury, etc.) /Uu(� U Type (e.g., fur-dying, toe-clipping, tag, etc.) and Exact Location of Markings & C am' Photographs (mouse and its habitats): Photographer Repository Sketch of Surveying Area, Map of Site, etc. Additional Comments (relevant ecological/ethological info.; if site is disqualified, DETAILED explanation) 0R.-a X v.P,{ F/()ror2 l i ri • -o i nc orc(4A c d o G%nctrc1 ci atui v� I cep ?0/-le . (SUBMIT THIS FIELD DATA FORM WITH THE SURVEY REPORT) • Plant Survey for Spiranthes diluvialis Weld County Bearson Property Weld County, Colorado Prepared For: Weld County Public Works Department 933 North 11th Avenue Post Office Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632-0758 July 1997 r Plant Survey for Spiranthes diluvialis Weld County Bearson Property Weld County, Colorado INTRODUCTION This report outlines the methods and results of a survey conducted to determine the presence or absence of the federally threatened plant species Ute ladies' -tresses (Spiranthes diluvialis) at a proposed gravel mining site just west of the South Platte River near the Koenig Gravel Pit (Figure 1) . Survey methodology follows guidelines specified by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as outlined in the Interim Survey Requirements for Spiranthes diluvialis (USFWS 1992) . All wetland areas identified within the proposed project area were investigated for potential habitat for Ute ladies' -tresses . These areas were traversed on foot in a zig-zag pattern to determine the presence or absence of Spiranthes diluvialis in the survey area . No individuals or populations of the plant were identified during the July 24 , 1997 survey. Suitable habitat for the species is not present within the project area. PROJECT LOCATION Weld County' s proposed gravel mine project lies west of the South Platte River and east of the Koenig Gravel Pit and the town of Vollmar. The project area is located in Section 19 , Township 2 North, Range 66 West . It lies at a longitude of 104 degrees, 50 minutes and a latitude of 40 degrees, 13 minutes . QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SURVEYOR The Spiranthes diluvialis survey was conducted by Darcy A. Tiglas . The surveyor' s general qualifications and plant species-of-concern survey experience are included in Appendix A. The surveyor visited a known population of Spiranthes diluvialis on July 23 , 1997 . These populations are located in Boulder County, Colorado near the intersection of United States Highway 36 and Foothills Parkway. Appendix B includes photographs of the orchid in bloom on this date . Due to the hot, dry summer conditions, only two flowering plants were observed on this field visit . PROJECT DESCRIPTION Weld County proposes to mine aggregate from this project area to support the road resurfacing and construction conducted within the county itself . Rural roads are perpetually maintained with gravel 2 1 • iy I �� ' 'FL- sty ] ' _ i -._•q 4 \ 4� . C?' I 'z 1 •}Cif i 1kJ. C1/4_ ).3.A ,.-. - „, , `‘.. -,-..„,- - , „,_ „..:.,.. i 1 ./et "-t...,..........• ._ ,Sit it. ar...4..% 4,0je_ 37 tj d T Y. .s ,.. __we ..;.4.4152, , _ _ _, ,, ... ,..c. 0 \ lief 'r.ject ,re- �' r v Ilk 3 Y 69 a 4 . '. 'sk i` \ 3 r '�_ — 1 ` ;I { •. ' \ rte'" I Jr 20 , `y�1 s ''. -,- f., --"-- ' ' .. . ,.. • r kii 69 dicv e ' er •i� 'o Klli _ ; 50 ' F 1. J I- It - AC ..eE 47 70 g. 3 �t� 1 75 O4` - {l� , t.f:: —'� 29 .4clqz3j I�l. ��- 4 4 • r 10 r' Figure 1 Project Location ,4 ' ° < / r Bearson Property 3 9 .06'/& to prolong their usefulness and assure safety for motorists . Two pit sites have been identified within the project area, Bearson Pond 1 to the south and Bearson Pond 2 to the north. The entire site is very disturbed from former agricultural practices . No potential wetlands occur within the project area, which is upland of the South Platte River riparian area and adjacent wetland areas . One small depression area was observed during the field survey. It was dominated by plains cottonwoods in the overstory and smooth brome in the understory. Due to the woody material present within this area, it has been excluded from mining and will be left as is . SURVEY DATE The survey was conducted on July 24 , 1997 . SURVEY SITE SELECTION CRITERIA Any wet areas, depressions, or meadows within the project area were reviewed for potential habitat for Spiranthes diluvialis since the project occurs along the South Platte River (within the 100-year floodplain) . Any potential habitat was carefully searched for flowering orchids and on hands and knees for any herbaceous plant parts, like basal leaves . RESULTS Appendix C presents photographs of the project area . The site is dominated by weedy species like Canada thistle, tumble mustard, and cheatgrass . Part of the project area was formerly a corn field. No potential habitat for the orchid was present within the project area and no individuals or populations of the orchid were found during the site survey. REFERENCES United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) . 1992 . Interim Survey Requirements for Spiranthes diluvialis, July 13 , 1992 . Ref : FWE/CO:ES : Plants-Spiranthes diluvialis, Ute ladies' - tresses orchid. Issued November 23 , 1992 . 4 » i6" APPENDIX A QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SURVEYOR 5 _ 9 vii QUALIFICATIONS OF SURVEYOR Darcy A. Tiglas P/ant Ecologist ACADEMIC HISTORY ► M.S. 1990 Range Science, Colorado State University,Fort Collins, Colorado P. B.A. 1987 Biology and Political Science, Central University of Iowa, Pella, Iowa ► A.A. 1984 Liberal Arts, Coffey College, Nevada, Missouri BOTANICAL SURVEY EXPERIENCE • Tiglas Ecological Services, PB Roche Constructors, Weld County, 1997. • ENSR, Westport Oil and Gas, Fryburg, North Dakota, 1997. • Greystone, Westport Oil and Gas, McKenzie County, North Dakota, 1996. • Greystone, The Silverthome Group, Lakewood, Colorado, 1996. • Greystone, Platte River Power Authority, Longmont, Colorado, 1996. • Greystone, Lassen national Forest. California. 1996. • Greystone, Independence Mining Company, Elko, Nevada, 1995. • Greystone, Barrick, Beatty, Nevada, 1995. • Greystone, City of Chico, Chico, California, 1995. • Greystone, ANZA Electric, Idylwild, California, 1995. • Greystone, LAC Bullfrog, Beatty, Nevada, 1995. • Greystone, Mountain Coal Company, Somerset, Colorado, 1994. • Greystone, Meridian Oil Company, Englewood, Colorado, 1994. • Greystone, Cellular One, Denver, Colorado. 1994. • Greystone, Public Service Company of Colorado, Eastern Colorado, 1994, 1996. • Greystone, Marcellino Pond, Lakewood, Colorado, 1994. • Greystone, Weld County, Greeley, Colorado, 1994, 1995, 1996. • Greystone, Lutheran Medical Centre, Arvada, Colorado, 1994. • Greystone, York Management, Englewood, Colorado, 1994. • Greystone, Fluor Daniel Services, Rifle, Colorado, 1994, 1995. • Greystone, Natural Gas Company, Nebraska and Iowa, 1994. • The S.M. Stoller Corporation, Sale Lake, Boulder, Colorado, 1993. • The S.M. Stoller Corporation, Rocky Flats Plant, Golden, Colorado, 1992, 1993. • The S.M. Stoller Corporation, Adam's Rib, Eagle, Colorado, 1993. • The S.M. Stoller Corporation. Terrero Mine, Pecos. New Mexico, 1992. • Dames and Moore, Kern River, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, 1991. • Dames and Moore, Questar, Wyoming and Utah, 1991. 6 990 !6 THREATENED, ENDANGERED, and SENSITIVE PLANT SURVEYS CONDUCTED NEVADA Survey dates: March 1995, May 1991 Genus / Species Common Name Status Antennaria arcuata Meadow pussytoes Candidate 2 Astragalus funereus Funeral Mountain Milk-vetch Candidate 2 / watch Eriogonum lewisii Lewis buckwheat Candidate 2 Lathyrus grimesii Grimes vetchling Candidate 2 Lathyrus hitchcockianus Mojave sweet pea Candidate 2 / watch Phacelia minutissima Least phacelia Candidate 2 Trifolium leibergii Leiberg clover Candidate 2 NORTH DAKOTA Survey dates: September 1994, 1996 Genus / Species Common Name Status Agrostis exarata Spike bentgrass Watch / G5 SI Astragalus aboriginum Indian milkvetch Watch / G5 S2S3 Astragalus drummondii Drummonds milkvetch Watch / G5 SI Astragalus gracilis Slender milkvetch Sensitive Astragalus vexilliflexus Bent-flowered milkvetch Watch / G4 S3 Boisduvalia glabella Smooth spike-primrose Watch / G5 SIS2 Bromus carinatus Mountain brome Watch / G5 S1 Carex foenea Silvertop sedge Watch / G5 S1S2 Carex haydenii Hayden's sedge Sensitive Carex scirpiformis Canadian single-spike sedge Watch / G5 S1S2 Cheilanthes feei Slender lipfem Sensitive Chenopodium subglabrum Slimleaf goosefoot Sensitive / G? S1 Clematis tenuiloba Matted purple virgins-bower Watch / G?T? SI Collinsia parviUlora Blue lips Sensitive C yptantha fendleri Fendler's cryptantha Sensitive 7 9/Ow/ THREATENED, ENDANGERED, and SENSITIVE PLANT SURVEYS CONDUCTED Cryptantha torreyana Torreys cryptantha Watch / G5 SH Dalea enneandra Nine-anthered dalea Sensitive Erigeron divergens Spreading fleabane Watch / G5 SI Erigeron ochroleucus Bluff fleabane Sensitive Erigeron radicans Taprooted fleabane Watch / G3 Si Eriogonum cernuum - Nodding buckwheat Sensitive Eriogonum visheri Vishers buckwheat Sensitive / G3 S2S3 Euphorbia robusta Rocky Mountain spurge Sensitive Fritillaria pudica Yellow bell Watch / G5 SH Lechea stricta Upright pinweed Sensitive Lesquerella montana Bladderpod Sensitive Leucocrinum montanum Sand lily Sensitive / G5 S2 Mahonia repens Creeping barberry Sensitive Mentaelia pumila Low stickleaf Sensitive / G? S 1 Myosurus aristatus Sedge mousetail Watch / G? SI Oenothera lacinata Cutleaf evening primrose Watch / G5 SH? Orobanche multiflora Yellow broomrape Watch / G? SI Oxytropis sericea White locoweed Watch / G5 S1 Phlox alvssifolia Alyssum-leaved phlox Sensitive / GS S 1 S2 Physaria brassicoides Double bladderpod Sensitive Pinus flexilis Limber pine Sensitive / G5 S 1 Polygonum douglasii Douglas' knotweed Sensitive Potamogeton amplifolius Large-leaved pondweed Sensitive Potamogeton diversifolius Water thread pondweed Watch / G5 S2S3 Potentilla diversifolia Diverse-leaved ci.nque-foil Watch / G5 Si Potentilla tridentata Three-leaved cinquefoil Watch / G5 Si Populus x acuminata Rydbergs cottonwood Sensitive / S1 8 THREATENED, ENDANGERED, and SENSITIVE PLANT SURVEYS CONDUCTED Populus x jackii Balm-of-gilead Sensitive Populus balsamifera Black cottonwood Sensitive / G5 Si ssp. trichocarpa Psoralea tenuiflora Slim-flowered scurfpea Sensitive Ranunculus cariophyllus Heartleaf buttercup Watch / G4 S1 Ribes cereum Western red currant Sensitive Rorippa calycina Persistant yellowcress Watch. C2 / G3 SH Smilax ecirrhata Greenbriar Watch / G? S1S2 . Sporobolus airoides Alkali sacaton Sensitive / G5 S2 Stephanomeria tenuifolia Narrow-leaved wire lettuce Sensitive Talinum parviijlorum Prairie fameflower Watch / *** G5 SU Townsendia hookeri Hookers townsendia Watch / G5 Si Verbesina enceliodes Golden crownbeard Sensitive Viola conspersa Bog violet Sensitive NEBRASKA Survey dates: July 1994 Genus / Species Common Name Status Platanthera praeclara Western prairie fringed orchid Threatened IOWA Survey dates: July 1994 Genus / Species Common Name Status Asclepias meadii Mead's milkweed Threatened Lespedeza leptostachya Prairie bush clover Threatened Platanthera praeclara Western prairie fringed orchid Threatened COLORADO Survey dates: May-August 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995. 1996 Genus / Species Common Name Status Aristida basiramea Fork-tip threeawn Candidate 2 9 THREATENED, ENDANGERED, and SENSITIVE PLANT SURVEYS CONDUCTED Astragalus brandegei Brandegee milkvetch Candidate 2 Astragalus debequaeus Debeque milkvetch Candidate 2 Astragalus microcymbus Skiff milkvetch Candidate 2 Gaura neomexicana Colorado butterfly weed Candidate 1 Lomatium concinnum Colorado desert parsley Candidate 2 Lomatium latilobum Canyonlands lomatium Candidate 2 Mentzelia argillosa Sevier blazing star Candidate 2 Penstemon debilis Parachute penstemon Candidate 2 Penstemon harringtonii Harrington beardtongue Candidate 2 Penstemon mensarum Grand Mesa beardtongue Candidate 2 Penstemon retrorsus Adobe beardtongue Candidate 1 Phacelia submutica Debeque phacelia. Candidate 1 Ptilagrostis porteri Porter's needlegrass Candidate 2 Sclerocactus glaucus Uinta Basin hookless cactus Threatened Spiranthes diluvialis Ute ladies'-tresses orchid Threatened NEW MEXICO Survey dates: June 1992 Genus / Species Common Name Status Asclepias uncialis Trinidad milkweed None Astragalus cyaneus Cyanic milkvetch None Astragalus puniceus Trinidad milkvetch None Cypripedium pubescens Golden lady's slipper Forest Service Sensitive Erigeron subglaber Pecos fleabane Forest Service Sensitive Heuchera pulchella Sandia alumroot None Ipomopsis sanctispiritus Holy ghost ipomopsis Candidate 2 UTAH AND WYOMING Survey dates: July 1991 10 9906)/) THREATENED, ENDANGERED, and SENSITIVE PLANT SURVEYS CONDUCTED Genus / Species Common Name Status Lepidium barnebyanum Barneby ridge-cress PE Lesquerella tumulosa Bladderpod Candidate 2 Lesquerella garrettii Garrett bladderpod Candidate 2 CALIFORNIA Survey dates: April 1995, September 1995July 1991 Genus / Species Common Name Status Arabis johnstonii Johnston's rock cress Sensitive Calochortus munzii Munz's mariposa. lily Watch Calochortus palmeri Palmer's mariposa lily Watch Calochortus plummerae Plummer's mariposa lily Watch Campanula wilkinsiana Wilkin's harebell Sensitive Caulanthus simulans Payson's jewelflower Sensitive Delphinium hesperium Cuyamaca larkspur Watch Echinocereus engelmannii Munz's hedgehog cactus Sensitive Eriogonum foliosum Leafy buckwheat Watch Fritillaria eastwoodiae Butte County Fritillary Sensitive Galium californicum California bedstraw Sensitive Hemizonia mohavensis Mojave tarplant Watch Layia ziegleri Ziegler's layia Sensitive Lepidium barnebyanum Barneby ridge-cress PE Lupinus dalesiae Quincy lupine Sensitive Machaeranthera canescens Ziegler's aster Sensitive Malacothamnus parishii Parish's bush mallow Sensitive Mimulus pygmaeus Egg Lake monkeyflower Sensitive Monardella macrantha Hall's monardella Sensitive Monardella nana San Felipe monardella Sensitive 11 THREATENED, ENDANGERED, and SENSITIVE PLANT SURVEYS CONDUCTED Penstemon californicus California beardtongue Sensitive Penstemon personatus Closed-throated beardtongue Sensitive Ribes canthariforme Moreno currant Sensitive Sambucus mexicana Blue elderberry Sensitive Sanicula tracyi Tracy's sanicle Sensitive Scutellaria bolanderi Southern skullcap Watch Silene invisa Short=petaled cacnpion Sensitive Streptanthus bernardinus Laguna Mountain jewelflower Sensitive 12 99u6i .7 APPENDIX B PHOTOGRAPHS OF SPIR4NTHES DILUVL4LIS 13 990 /4 '�ltr,' ;yr y'' v.irI 441.lr/f'+a plit ',� (if, \�,fr VI per, i .i i.� k,51,,,—v-0; I Fi MI .T7 ffir ��I• j , - / t j� I n • i Y'f S5 R V �.1 y�{ � l J I�ll ., Yf /6i y ), g t 11 ``vAcii , ,: �. l V. �. \ hill: '�1 4];* � Ya l r R(11 . � f�fln 'il ',,, ' .'1i1 Ikll' ' , : s' ;fit ��\ i'"� ? { 11I 5ftf ,- d t6'� ti ttr4 4 N 4t �. 1)� / r�,rl� 1�f `I •• A,• .I t �. 1 V P { i7{• Jr, 17,7,6 i . •. i A / �1 ' ;' 1� '7 + l :k '4;4*'4r .± ti / 1. 1i� 1111[k FF:yr/.. i��( .;A. l yi' ` l� i' r, 4!11 N,e l l,�.' 1 fk: ., 11 [ 1 I Ir (_li 1 t � �, 2-..,-,� :- .Y { �? ,,r t IrI1 ,I3,�1� k} I I , r Ilo t 1, e' V ,fit '1 ' r e ♦ K !,(ii., 1i en W l�„�l V I I y �t °.f[J x 1 CJ1. 1 " (� l� ✓, �'r7 i y i4 r� k,OV, I.;,,/ rat{ �6' r � �wiC •,}ti f -Kf '��j �i�y [ �A t I 1 f \ J ik. r1 ti / iF VV 1 / y ''''' ' U`r't`n. 4 r,'1 v i ',v �',T 7;f.'..,; .;,�r 'VI. �.i 1 1 ' 1 1 t Spiranthes diluvialis in bloom on July 24 , 1997 . • tC • ,t� .1 ,, ,. .7-'4?A: �� y! % ,�P?!w{Yl�.'� j r / /Ff Sit 1V i �t t .4:,111\ d '� \F`f�9f s n f. „� ,t �:.a ' �I i i h+„`tI'& .Lrr Pp.`.- rtil S., r , tX�r `� Vl3 t-:-T: _ {,. x A.,1,t( 1(i 1\{ K lif‘�f,.� {� f l 7 at 1 .It �r �� 14 .,'� tt•• [ x. 1 yy; 6i ., { 4-' i li /4 l , ..y ra x` I` 'la': �1 R«}� �] Ai:iai# V of 4-.'uff � ,r,? 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TS'�� ..��. :'7*�f"-t1 "}�r',i t(ij�'Ittt C j: V. i li ',F7:1';^i'r { �', 1 'f f- ' ' el I. k •. + f H , .41,„ , /1,0,;,H ` z ,:- `4 i C -,.. 1 r o f N r q } a s a •s 1, a f.1s a 1 -\ ' A )y, CL. , r .aK 1 j'� C,cl '' <l�fl"t'' of a,;• ,y A r fir ' ,FF� '�` r ,.. .� r f P 1 , Tn'si.. isA ISSt— Large expanse of weedy species , like tumble mustard. ,. ,.� 1^L}4;. ... .. a ,_ • --_ . ft xn .-V L. r ,t" s 1 LCt �s {Y cS J'I .7 1 e�� r Mp�l� I ;.''''''Pa .a1 3A . •i•et-4-4•••••!:,C42.1/10tk�} ,f ), �� ,�' 1-'''.4,,C, '' 4 X14* 1 �p F Flt < �. ::', yr f�,„ tr l It�Ckr,. ' .J t I,:i�F J e7 .1iN' i,/, rik4tit1�-�4 r .„:....,,r�`''}}yy"t� t . ., $' d. r I..;3/4rtt� � ry 411• �`..- . r � 1 '0`. �Ifr�d ! ry IF ;`[ Lr 16 245 "Sl�'l�� lrS�rL �,U Ca,. ' �y,,,,, ,,yT'1 ,3 r � Sj IX .\ 1 1 L� IS' ir :r Ml �a el•;.,,I,,,,rf 3aitI i � '�,.i �vle I>'r'e S' 1 �'�c: , �, r, Jr.* dh1 Y .a1011` 1 jy R- ,S 1�I } r I1, , I' 411! �yV, ,t' vr-i'I I.A J t.f h ?ti's, Cheatgrass dominated field once a corn field. 16 STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY Department of of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St- Room 215 Denver,Colorado 80203 Phone:(303)866-3567 FAX:(303)832-8106 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Roy Romer Notice of 112 Construction Materials Governor )ames S.Lochhead Reclamation Permit Application Consideration Executive Director Michael B.Long Division Director DATE: January 15, 1999 TO: Weld County Planning Department 915 10th St Greeley,CO 80632 n FROM: Carl B. Mount, Senior Environmental Protection Specialist 6,00_ Y� G°(&Y� RE: Weld County, Bcarson Gravel Pit, File No. M-99-001 Please be advised that on January 14, 1999,Weld County,whose address and telephone number are 933 N. 11th Avenue,P.O. Box 758,Greeley,CO 80632;(970)356-4000,filed an application to conduct surface extraction of construction materials and reclamation,at or near Section 19,Township 2N,Range 66W, 6th Prime Meridian, in Weld County. The application decision is scheduled for April 14, 1999. A copy of the application is available for review at the Weld County Clerk&Recorder's office and at the office of the Division of Minerals and Geology.Room 215, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver,Colorado 80203. All written comments or objections must be submitted within twenty(20)days of the date of the newspaper public notice to be considered in the application review process by the Division. You should contact the applicant for the newspaper publication date. M:\OSSBBC\TEMP\P0900104CBM Weld County Planning Dept. JAN 2 0 1999 tafECtiVED ' `UGC/lam : . APPLICATION AND REPORT FOR REGULAR(112) OPERATION -WET PIT BEARSON GRAVEL PITS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY: WELD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS (MINING DIVISION) 933 N. 11th Avenue P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632-0758 Phone - (970)356-4000 Ext. 3750 November, 1998 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page General Overview Application Forms: Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Weld County Use By Special Review Exhibit A Legal Description Exhibit B Index and Vicinity Map Exhibit C Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s)of Affected Lands Back Packet Exhibit D Mining Plan Gravel Information Mining Plan Map Back Packet Exhibit E Reclamation Plan Exhibit F Reclamation Plan Map Back Packet Exhibit G Water Information Exhibit H Wildlife Information Exhibit I Soil Information Exhibit J Vegetative 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 Exhibit P Municipalities Within Two Miles Exhibit Q Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Soil Conservation District Exhibit R Proof of Filing with County Clerk and Recorder Exhibit S Permanent Man-Made Structures 29 o/ GENERAL OVERVIEW The Bearson Gravel Pit is located across the road from the existing Koenig Pit(M 80-120) which is located at WCR 25 and WCR 20 (Sec 19-2-67). Weld County will make use of this additional gravel area to obtain sand and gravel for use in the immediate quadrant of County roads to eliminate the long hauling distances. This procedure establishes an intermittent use of the pit. The mining plan is to haul material to County roadways in the vicinity when the need arises. Normally,all material excavated and processed will be removed from the site and no major stockpiles will remain. Operating equipment will consist of dozers, loaders, trucks, excavators, haul trucks, portable crushed and de-watering pump. The County plans to continue the mining as it has been done previously, moving across the road to the east on the Bearson Property. Existing topsoil will be removed from the area to be mined and placed on the previously exposed and finished pit area. One (I) foot of topsoil and overburden exists. All excess topsoil will be stockpiled for the final reclamation process. The mining and processing will then take place. As each block of mining is completed,the pit edges will be finished to a 3:1 slope. 9906/6' STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY Department of of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St.,Room 215 Den ver,Colorado 80203 Phone:(303)866-3567 FAX:(303)832-8106 DEPARTMENT NA TURAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS RESOURCES REGULAR (112) OPERATION Roy Romer RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM Governor lames 5.Lochhead Executive Director Michael B.Long Division Director CHECK ONE: X New Application (Rule 1.4.5) Amendment Application (Rule 1.10) Conversion Application (Rule 1.11) Permit # _ - -_ (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 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit; and (3) the application fee. When you submit your application, be sure to include one (1) complete signed and notarized IVORY ORIGINAL and four (4) conies of the completed Ivory application form, five (5) copies of Exhibits A-S, Addendum 1, a• priate sections of 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, and a check for the application fee dL ribed 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" size. 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) : Weld County Public Works 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc. ) : Government 1.2 I.R.S. Tax I.D. No. or Social Security Number: RG6000R1I 2. Operation name (pit, mine or site name) : Bearson Gravel Pit 3. Permitted acreage (new or existing site) : 20± permitted acres 3.1 Change in acreage (+ or -) 0 acres 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area 20± acres 4. Fees: 4.1 New Application $1,875.00 application fee 4.2 New Quarry Application $2,325.00 quarry application 4.3 Milling Application (Non-DMO) $3,100.00 milling application 4.4 Amendment Fee $1,550.00 amendment fee 4.5 Conversion to 112 operation (set by statute) $1, 875.00 conversion fee 5. Primary commoditie(s) to be mined: sand Rravel 1 Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 1. - lbs/Tons/yr 2. / lbs/Tons/yr 3. / lbs/Tons/yr 4. / lbs/Tons/yr 5. / lbs/Tons/yr 5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s) to be mined: gravel for roads & construction 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commodit.ie(s) to be mined: N/A - 2 - 6. we of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Harrell Bearson If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit 0' . 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Darrell Bearson 7.1 Names of the holders of any recorded easements on the affected land: 8. Type of mining operation: X Surface _ Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: Weld PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one) : X 6th (Colorado) 10th (New Mexico) _ Ute SECTION (write number) : S 19 . TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction) : T __2_ _g_ North _ South RANGE (write number and check direction) : R 66 _ 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 north and west of Ft. Lupton, Colorado, located east of intersection of WCR 20 and WCR 25 10. Primary future (Post-mining) land use (check one) : Cropland(CR) _ Pastureland(PL) _ General Agriculture(GA) _ Rangeland(RL) _ Forestry(FR) X Wildlife Habitat(WL) Residential(RS) _ Recreation(RC) _ Industrial/Commercial(IC) Developed Water Resources(WR) _ Solid Waste Disposal(WD) 11. Primary present land use (check one) : _ Cropland(CR) _ Pastureland(PL) _ General Agriculture(GA) _ Rangeland(RL) _ Forestry(FR) �j_ Wildlife Habitat(WL) _ Residential(RS) _ Recreation(RC) _ Industrial/Commercial(IC) Developed Water Resources(WR) 12. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel) : Use of dozers, excavator, and haul trucks 13. On-Site Processing: y Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain on-site processing: Feed rock crusher/screen with front-end loader List any designated chemicals or acid-producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: None - 3 - 1 Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Contact's Name: Greg Nelson Title: Mining Supervisor Company Name: Weld County Public Works Street: 933 N. 11th Avenue, P.O. Box #758 City: Greeley State: CO Zip Code: 80632 Telephone Number: ( 970 ) - 356-4000 ext. 3750 Fax Number: ( 970 ) - 352-2868 PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) Contact's Name: Title: Company Name: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - Fax Number: ( ) - NSPECTION CONTACT Contact's Name: Title: Company Name: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - Fax Number: ( ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - - 4 - 15 Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s) . Maps and Exhibits: Five (5) complete, unbound 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 following references to Rule 6.4, 6.5, and 1.6.2(1) (b) : EXHIBIT A Legal Description EXHIBIT B Index Map EXHIBIT C Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands to include the location of any recorded easements BIT 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 J Vegetation Information EXHIBIT K Climate Information EXHIBIT L Reclamation Costs EXHIBIT M Other Permits and Licenses EXHIBIT N Source of Legal Right-To-Enter„ to include holders of any recorded easements EXHIBIT O Owners of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of Substance to be Mined, to include holders of any recorded easements EXHIBIT P Municipalities Within Two Miles EXHIBIT Q Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Soil Conservation District EXHIBIT R Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder EXHIBIT S Permanent Man-Made Structures Rule 1.6.2 (1) (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 Geotechnical Stability Exhibit arr ecified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and Rule 1.6.2 (1) (b) of the Rules and Regulations. If yo. ve any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required, or would like to schedule a pre-application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567. - 5 - F oasibilities 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 for a full explanation. 4/41, i. 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; delk 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 facts; 447 PP 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; 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; 5 . It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your / � address or phone number; pG/�4 6 . 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. (.,,,nom/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. - 6 - . / J L 8 . 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 annually 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. ��1,(�1`� 10 . 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 . - 7 - S tfication: As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation described has 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(4) (e) , C.R.S. ) . 2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law (Section 34-32.5-115(4) (f) , C.R.S. ; 3. As the applicant/operator, I do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the State of Colorado currently in violation of the provis,ions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Section 34-32.5-120, C.R.S. ) as determined through a Board finding. 4. I understand that statements 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.R.S. Signed and dated this /) day of , . /, '(i ..J as Agit If Corporation Attica," (Seal) / olicant/Operator or Company N. A � /. ` '� �7 N Signed: i �.� • - T� ,, Signed: ��\ \� �.fl�_. �.. � .iiiA � � (//,,�� , Corporate Secretary or Equiva sent Title: rli�il' II�AID OFLUJ///� n Vy/bounty Clerk //�, last 1� .o.. / State of l .C)te, !`� �Y ) , . tii( 414 1: .CtiJ; s� � t AN CgUNTY CLEfiK TO,THF�BOARD County of `�( 3F-L*n ) ✓ 1�f '\\ �: /1,4 / 3-' 1 y' ,c� DEPUTY CL-RK TO THE f A D 4szn, a regoing instrument s acknowledged before me this , day of /�� ,/q%,1 , f. a/s C. ,�/�i of C�Y1 dF ( t,4td, (\t/Tn!£,f'.S t ty, ublic NlY CO`,A"4ISS1L'N "EXPIRES My C.omm3;;ssi©i3 ..:'" it. : l P I}Ai2Y 1(\ 1449 SI.<R.ATURES MUST BE IN BLUE INK OE 97 2823FC0.112 AN EXAMPLE PUBLIC NOTICE WHICH MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATUTES IS SHOWN ,BELOW. THE BLANKS WHICH REQUIRE DATES WILL NEED TO BE FILLED IN ACCORDING TO THE F( )WING INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. PUBLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Date of commencement and date of completion should represent the dates which you feel most accurately describe the life of the operation. For all Regular (112) types of operations, this notice must be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks, starting within ten _ (10) days of the date the application is considered to be submitted to the Division. The final date for receiving comments is the 20th day after the fourth publication or the next regular business day. All notices must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality of the proposed mining operation and mailed to the landowners as set forth in the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Rules and Regulations . Since the date for consideration of your application may change, DO NOT include it in this notice. For a complete discussion of the notice procedures and objections, please refer to C.R. S. 34-32 .5-112 (10) , 114 and 115 . PUBLIC NOTICE ( rator Name) Weld County Public Works ; (Address and Phone NuuLoer) - P.O. Box #758. Greeley. CO 80612, (970) 356-4000 has filed an application for a Regular (112) Construction Materials Operation Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as the (Name of the Mine) Bparson Gravel Pit , and is located at or near Section 19 , Township 2N , Range 66W , 6 Prime Meridian. The proposed date of commencement is _ , and the proposed date of completion is . The proposed future use of the land is ( Future Landuse ) wildlife habitat . Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Minerals and Geology, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 , Denver, Colorado 80203 , (303) 866-3567, or at the (County Name) Weld County Clerk or Recorder' s office; (Clerk or Recorder's Address) P.O. Box #758. Greeley , or the above-named applicant. Comments must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Minerals and Geology by 4 : 00 p.m. on (Final Date for Comments) 06/26/97 112PUBNOT.BDC 99D0)/4 You must post sufficient Notices at the location of the proposed mine site to clearly identify the site as the location of a proposed mining operation. The f( owing is a sample of the Notice required for Rule 1 . 6 .2 (1) (b) that you may wa . to use. NOTICE This site is the location of a proposed construction materials operation. (Name of the Applicant/Operator) Weld County , whose address and phone number is (Address and Phone Number of the Applicant/Operator) P.O. Box #758.Greelev.00 80632. (970)356-4000, has applied for a Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. Anyone wishing to comment on the application may view the application at the (County Name) Weld County Clerk or Recorder's Office, (Clerk or Recorder' s Office Address) P.O. Box #758, Greeley, CO , and should send comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Division of Minerals and Geology, 1313 Sherman St, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203 . C :ification: I, Greg Nelson , hereby certify that I posted a sign containing the above notice for the proposed permit area known as the (Name of Operation) Bearson Gravel Pit , on (Date Posted) SIGN A DATE 06/26/97 CONOTICE - iv - S ral different types of financial warranties are allowed by the law. Please rt.sew Rule 4.0 to determine which type of financial warranty you desire to use. You may obtain the appropriate warranty forms from the Office during the application review period. Please note that an application approval DOES NOT convey a right to begin operations. You MUST submit, and have approval of your performance and financial warranties , and receive your copy of the signed permit document PRIOR to beginning on-site mining activity. AUTOMATIC PERMIT APPROVAL: An automatic approval will occur where the 'Office fails to notify the applicant/operator that the application has been denied. This decision must be made ninety (90) calendar days from the date the application was determined to have been filed. However, the performance and financial warranties must be submitted and approved by the Office before the permit will be issued even if you receive an automatic approval . NO MINING OPERATIONS SHALL BEGIN UNTIL A PERMIT IS ISSUED (Section 34-32 . 5-109 (1) , C.R.S. ) . COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LAWS: Compliance with the Act and Rules and Regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board DOES NOT relieve you of your responsibility to comply with all other ap"iicable state and federal laws . We recommend that you contact the following a, :ies to determine whether you need to comply with their legal requirements : o The Colorado State Historical Preservation Office regarding properties of historical significance including the need for an archeological survey, procedures for requesting a file search, and inventory forms to identify structures . o Colorado Division of Water Resources with regard to water rights; o Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division, with regard to the discharge of pollutants into the State waters; o Colorado Department of Health, Air Pollution Control Division, with regard to the need for a fugitive dust permit; o U.S . Bureau of Land Management or the U. S . Forest Service if the proposed operation will occur on federal lands; o U. S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding a dredge and fill (404) permit; and o The County Planning Department for the county or counties in which your proposed operation is located. Section 34-32 . 5-109 (3) , C.R. S, requires a mining operator to be responsible for assuring that the mining operation and the post-mining land use comply with local land use regulations and any master plan for extraction adopted pursuant to Section 34-1-304, C.R.S. CC .ETION OF MINING: Upon completion of any phase of reclamation, you should consult Rule 3 . 1 for reclamation standards and 4 . 16 for details on how to request a reclamation responsibility release from the Board. W-106/6' 19y5 STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION Of r'Department d Nan!Resources 1313 Sherman St,Room 215 Dent,Colorado 80203 Phone:(303)8663567 FAX:(303)832.8106 �PA�I�CIEIC Of nn . 1 RZ f� Ray tnw Comma lawsS.todirad • Eeaaie MeowPERFORMANCE WARRANTY Michael R.Lev Division 0uecax Operator: Weld Count Publi o Operation: Bearson Gravel Pits Permit No: KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT: WHEREAS, the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation ithat n CRS as o permit mended. 34-32-1O1 et leg. (the "Act"), as amended, provides issued under the Act until the Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board") receive;ahperformance r eawae requirements warranties)Aththat is a written promise to comply WHEREAS, Weld Count (the "Operator"), has applied for a permit to conduct a mining) on certainown wndass inearsonwGravel Pits (the County, Colorado. These lands are described in the permit application, as amended and supplemented. and are referred to herein as the "Affected Lands". WHEREAS, in its application for the permit. the Operator has agreed to be bound by all requirements of the Act and all applicable rules and regulations of the Board, as amended from time to time. WHEREAS, the Board has determined. in accordance with the Act, that the estimated W costs 000unty which are nowh eorrd maybecome subject those dtoands in the permit h in financial are those t , amounts be amender the d from d timeto time to reflect of tine as set trevisedeestimates warranty, of said costs of reclamation. WHEREAS, the Operator hereby gives the Board a performance warranty pursuant i wto ill comply with2all7(2)applicable requirements herein of promises the with regard to that it will comply those Affected Lands. 9`>0e2/lo -2- NOW. THEREFORE, the Operator hereby promises the Board that it will • comply with all applicable requirements of the Act and rules and regulations of the Board with respect to the Affected Lands. FURTHER, the Operator hereby promises the Board that it will comply with all of the terms of the application•for a permit, as amended and supplemented, as well as any conditions attached to the permit by the Board. Further, the Operator promises the Board, pursuant to 34-32-112(1)(d) of the Act, that it has the lawful authority to enter upon the Affected Lands to conduct mining operations, including, but not limited to, reclamation. . The Operator further recognizes .the right of the Board to enter to reclaim lands affected by the operation. The description of lands herein is for convenience of reference only, and no error in such description, nor any revision of the permitted mining area, nor the disturbance by the Warrantor of lands outside of the permitted mining area shall alter or diminish the Operator's obligation hereunder, which shall extend to the reclamation of all such lands disturbed. The obligation of the Operator hereunder is such that, if the Operator shall successfully comply with the requirements of the Act, applicable rules and regulations. and the permit. then the Board, upon a finding that the Operator has so complied, shall release this performance warranty, and the Operator from its obligation hereunder, to the extent that the Board determines that such compliance has been accomplished. The obligation of the Operator hereunder shall continue til released in whole or in part by the Board in accordance with applicable In further satisfaction of the requirements of the Act, the Operator has attached hereto its financial warranty, which may be amended from time to time. The Operator agrees that it will maintain a financial warranty (or warranties) for the estimated costs of reclamation in good standing for the entire life of the permit. If the Board determines that the Operator is in default under this performance warranty and has failed to cure such default, although written notice of such default and ample time to cure such default have been given, the Operator's financial warranty shall be subject to forfeiture. This performance warranty may be executed in multiple copies, each of which shall be treated as an original, but together they constitute only one agreement, the validity and interpretation of which shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. -3— . The provisions hereof shall bind and inure to the benefit of the • parties hereto and their successors and assigns. SIGNED. SEALED AND DATED, this 'v" day of r. ^ f ill. Y,,,_.,d til?ATTEST. E tt-^ n.. _ rator wELD COUNTY CLERK TO is c1 { `„s!c BY CLERK TO THE��° ) ,.% DEPUTY - (� '�� . Title: 4//P n,el. 41//1 ASS/U ( fc''S NOTARIZATION OF OPERATOR'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT �:L 0% ) • STATE OF ) ss. COUNTY OF O-0 ) The foe ing instrument wa s know/ ed before me this_ S day of �C i by - c c as eflil ie of • Y{ P ' Y` - NOT YP , iC , '1 P! a ;pN EXPIRES My Commission e,xpitest ' ARV 10. 1999 APPROVED: State of Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division Mined Land Reclamation Board By: Date Division Director . (03/92) 6427F 9906,/e, [ FAR AGENCY USE PROCESS WATER AND STORMWATER DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH I I SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTION OPERATIONS (AND OTHER NONMETALLIC MINERALS • EXCEPT FUEL) DAY f Morrru S Please print or type. Do not attempt to complete this form before reading the instructions. I. Name and address of permit applicant: Company Name: Weld County Public Works Federal Taxpayer(or Employer) LW: A •j 0 0 0 8 1 3 Mailing Address : P.O. Box #758 City, State and Zip Code: Greel ev, CO 80632 Phone Number:( 970 ) 356-4000 ext. 3750 Local Contact(familiar with facility): Greg Nelson Title: Mining Supervisor Phone Number ( 970 ) 356-4000 ext. 3750 Fax No.: (970) 352-2868 Who is applying for the permit? ❑ Owner ❑ Operator 2. Name and address of property owner: Name: Darrell Bearson Mailing Address : 9208 WCR 25 City, State and Zip Code : Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 Phone Number:( 303 1 857-6468 3. Location of the facility: Street Address: 9208 WCR 25 City, State and Zip Code: Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 County: Weld Name of facility : Bearson Gravel Pit Legal Location(Township, Range, section, 1/4 section): T2N, R66W, 519, NW} Latitude and Longitude. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code(s) for this facility. (Include up to four, in order of importance. See Appendix A.) a) 1440 b) c) d) 5. Receiving Stream: The name of the receiving stream(s). (If discharge is to a ditch or storm sewer,also include the name of the ultimate receiving waters.) South Platte River 6. Industrial activity: Describe the primary industrial activities which take place on site(e.g., sand and gravel mining, gypsum mining, sand washing, gravel crushing,stationary or mobile asphalt/concrete batch plants, etc.). Indicate the status of the facility (active, inactive, being reclaimed,etc,) Sand and gravel mining, gravel crushing Inactive 7. Other Environmental Permits: Does this facility currently have any environmental permits, or is it subject to regulation, under either of the following programs? Permit Name Yes No Applied For, Date Permit No. a.) Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology X September, 1997 (formerly MLRD) b.) Underground Injection Control c.) Dredge or fill permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(CWA) (Army Corps of Engineers) e.) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA) f.) CDPS Stormwater X September, 1997 X September, 1997 g.) Colorado State Air Pollution Emission h.) Other If Yes to item 7.a), please include MLRB permit anniversary date 8. Stormwater vs. Process Water Do you discharge any of the following process generated wastewaters from your facility, to state waters? O No❑ Yes Product wash waters ® No❑ Yes Maintenance/equipment wash waters IDNon Yes Transport waters(e.g., slurries) X❑ No❑ Yes Scrubber waters(crushers or classifiers) ❑ No Xl Yes Mine dewatering(groundwater and/or runoff from the mine) If you answered YES to any of these questions,continue on to Item 9. If you answered NO to all of these questions,skip to Item 18. 9. Location map: A location map designating the facility property, discharge points and receiving waters shall be submitted. The map shall be from a 7' or 15 minute USGS quad sheet,or a map of comparable scale. A north arrow shall be shown. The map must be on paper 8 'h x 11 inches. 10. Site sketch: A legible general sketch of the site shall be submitted, showing appurtenant facilities(buildings, ponds,diversion ditches, stockpiles, etc.), stream location, numbered discharge points, sampling and flow monitoring points. The sketch shall be on paper 8r X 11 inches. The outtalk shall be labeled to correspond with the numbers listed in item 15. SAND AND GRAVEL 5/93 II. Site-specific conditions: Does this facility have bulk storage of diesel fuel, gasoline, solvents, fertilizers, or other hazardous materials on site? ❑ No❑ Yes b) Is this operation located within one milt of a landfill, or any mine or mill tailings? E No❑ Yes c) Does the dewatering area have or possibly have groundwater contamination, such as plumes from leaking underground storage tanks, etc.? X 1 No 1 Yes If YES for any of these, please show location of the landfill, tailings or possible groundwater contamination on the location map in item 8 or in the general sketch in item 10. Please explain the location, extent of contamination,and possible effect on the discharges from this facility. 12 Chemical treatment: Will any flocculants(settling agents or chemical additives)be used to treat water prior to discharge? ❑ No ❑ Yes If YES, list here, and include the Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS): Chemical Name • Manufacturer Purpose In Which Waste Stream? • If the chemical formula is unknown or confidential,proves the manufacturer's name,contact person,address and phone number or a copy of the manufacturer's brochure, product label information or materials handling data sheet for each product used. Phase list the major constituents or active ingrcdient(s),if known. 13. Arc the receiving waters, indicated in item 5, a ditch or storm sewer? k No ❑ Yes If YES, submit documentation that the owner of the ditch or storm sewer allows this discharge. No certification will be processed unless documentation of approval is received. Note: A discharge permit does not allow a discharge into a ditch or municipal storm sewer system without the approval of the owner/operator of that system. Please provide documentation of approval from the ditch company or owner of the storm sewer for all new discharges. 14. Flow measurement: What method of flow measurement will be used for each discharge point (e.g., v-notch weir, pump capacity, parshall flume, etc.)? pump capacity 15. Outfalls - For each process water outfall, ,,,ovide a description of: -all operations contributing wastewater to the effluent, including water associated with product crushing or washing, equipment washing, sanitary wastewater, groundwater; -The average flow contributed by each operation; -The treatment received by the wastewater, including an identification of any chemical additives used. Use additional pages as needed. ' OUTFALL WASTEWATER AVG FLOW, TREATMENT DESIGN"' RECEIVING. NUMBER SOURCE MGD` USED FLOW MGD WATERS South Platte Co1 Groundwater pump capacity River South Platte 002 Groundwater pump capacity River 'MOD-Million pilau/day **If sediment pond,indicate approximate volume of water. 16. Water quality data: Analytical data for the following parameters shall be submitted for at least one grab sample from each discharge point. If no water is currently available for analysis, so indicate. Alkalinity (mg/1) pH (s.u.) Total Dissolved Solids (mg/I) COD (mg/I) Total Suspended Solids (mg/I) Oil and Grease-(mg/1) X No water to analyze at this time The Division may request analysis of other parameters once the application has been reviewed. I7. Activity duration: When did the activity commence? 1999 What is the estimated life of the activity from which the discharge(s)identified in item 15 originate? 7 years. SANTn AND(:RAVES.1/91 4 li 'j-"Ii %•-•-/, c p:::/ g . A- _/ ,4„,.._.,____ 21 . , ji f /�- --7 . A..,/,:j. " 's--.4.7,-..1 • ... �' AMC t \\ , i a v!Nk. 1-;r J 1-------E-E311 . \,. • I R0r,S A \ , 1 I I ---- ,,,T ,,,.. . '‘`,1 V, . , QOM D,,,Lw=w pv*,t A4 A f 611a . 8 '. 1 \ f oar �` JD 5-14-, Slwia ' X q(1&/6 • 18. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN • 'Nis item applies to g1(facilities,except those which were in existence as of 10/1/92 and are applying before 7/1/93. A Stonnwater .anaiement Plan(SWMP) shall be prepared prior to applying for coverage under the general permit,and the following certification signed. See the SWMP requirements in Appendix B. 'I certify under penalty of law that a complete Stonnwater Management Plan, in compliance with Appendix B of this application,has been prepared for my facility. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the SWMP is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for falsely certifying the completion of said SWMP, including the possibility of and imprisonment? Signature a-flit Applicant Date Signed Greg Nelson Mining Supervisor Name(printed) Title 19. Signature of Applicant "I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all attachments and that,based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the isibility of fine and imprisonment: /7 Signature of Owner Date Signed Name(p ' ) Title lite7 it .3.3-98 Signature of Date Signed U' rG4 /iGiSv✓1 Me"' n .SVbrr..isnr Name(printed) Title • 9906/6, STATE OF COLORADO CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS This application is for use by all industrial dischargers in the construction aggregate category. It is suggested that the applicant contact the Mined Land Reclamation Division of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources concerning reclamation rules and regulations. All Items of the application must be completed accurately and in their entirety or the application will be deemed incomplete and processing of the permit will not begin until all information is received. Applications shall be submitted by certified mail or hand delivered, only to: Colorado Department of Health Water Quality Control Division Permits Section 4210 East 11th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80220 Item 1 - All owners of property must be identified. Item 2, 3, 4, and 5 - Self explanatory. Item 6 - If the discharge point will be moved during the life of the permit, the permit will contain conditions such that the discharge point may be moved with- out the need for modification and additional public notice. Item 7 - This map is intended to serve as an area map attachment to the permit. A legible submittal is required. Item 8 - This is a facility sketch for inclusion in the permit. A legible submittal is required. See sample, Appendix A. Item 8-B+C - List all sources of wastewater for each outfall . You may estimate the flow contributed by each source if no data is available, and for stormwater, you may use any reasonable measure of duration, volume or frequency. For each treatment unit indicate its design size, average flow rate and retention time and describe the ultimate disposal of any solid or liquid waste not discharged. Item 9, 10 and 11 - Self explanatory. Item 12 - Analysis for the indicated parameters shall be performed on each out- fall. Item 13 - If land application, defined as any discharge being applied to the land, is practiced or proposed the Division needs appropriate information to understand the operation and make a Judgement as to possible impact on ground or surface waters. If not identified elsewhere, identify the nearest surface waters or dry stream bed. Item 16 - Self explanatory. Item 17 - - 1) The application form shall be signed as follows: (al In the case of corporations, by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice-president or his or her duly authorized representative, if such representative is responsible for the overall operation of the facility from which the discharge described in the application originates. . 906/(e, • (b) in the case of a pat .aership, by a general partner. (c) in the case of a sole proprietorship, by the proprietor. (d) in the case of municipal , state, or other public facility, by either a principal executive officer, ranking elected official , or other duly authorized employee. 2) Both the owner(s) and operator(s) shall sign the form. • ?9Ufv/(o • ' INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISC GE APPLICATION FOR AGENCY•USE APPLICATION NUMBER / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / DATE RECEIVED / / / / / / / / / / / / / / YEAR MONTH DAY Do not attempt to complete this form before reading the accompanying instructions. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NEW R OR RENEWAL (existing permit No. ) 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the facility producing discharge. Property owner(s) Farrell Bearson Mailing Address 9208 WCR 25 Street Address City Ft. Lupton State Colorado County Weld Zip Code 80621 Name of operation Bearson Gravel Pit Local contact(familiar with process) Greg Nelson Telephone Number ( 970 ) 356-4000 ext. 3750 Area Code 2. Is the facility operated other than by the owner? YES NO • If YES, complete the following: • Operator Weld County Public Works Mailing Address P.O. Box 1758 Street Address 933 N. 11th Ave. City Greeley State CO County Weld Zip Code 80632 Name of Operation Bearson Gravel Pit Local Contact Greg Nelson Telephone Number (970) 356-4000 ext 3750 Also, on the back side of this page describe the relationship, agreements and time..frame of any agreement. (This information may be designated "confidential...) 3. Specify whether owner or operator is making application for the permit. Operator (1) 9904/eo • 4. Location of operatio. Legal description (Township, Range, 1/4 Section) T2N, R66W, 519, NW} Street WCR 20 and WCR 25 City Ft. Lupton State Colorado County Weld Zip Code 80621 Fora new applicant, please provide directions to the operation from a nearby town or landmark. 4 miles North and West of Ft. Lupton, CO, located near the intersection of WCR 25 and WCR 20 5. Type of facility, sand 6 gravel mining, washing, crushing, de-watering and a description of processes and months of operation. List principal products. Please specify wash waters, transport waters, wash waters, or other processes used. Sand and gravel mining, crushing, dewatering. Crushed rock - gravel. Usually 2 to 6 months, depends on need for material for county roads. No wash water. 6. Do you anticipate the need for changing or adding the discharge point(s) as mining progresses? If so, briefly explain. Possibly. only if outfall point could be closer to pump site, will be using portable pump. 7. A location map designating the facility property and discharge points shall be submitted. The map shall be from a 7-1/2 or 15 minute USGS quad sheet or a map of comparable scale. A north arrow shall be shown. Any public water supply Intakes within a 5 mile downstream of the facility shall also be identified, if known. 8. A legible general sketch of the site shall be submitted and include appurtenant facilities (building, ponds, diversion ditches, stockpiles, etc.), stream location, numbered discharged points, sampling and flow monitoring points. Sketch shall be on paper 8-1/2 x 11 inches. Please label the outfalls on the sketch to correspond with numbers listed in Table 8C below. B. For each outfall , provide a description of: (1) All operations con- tributing wastewater to the effluent, including water associated with crushing or washing, sanitary wastewater, groundwater and stormwater runoff; 001 & 002 - groundwater and- storm water runoff (2) The average flow contributed by each operation; and (3) The treatment received by the wastewater plus an identification of chemical additives. Continue on additional sheets if necessary. 001 & 002 — pump capacity, no treatment of chemical additives C)9'()6/<0 ° I06(2 _ N I-. aen CI m a • A r • Y N O m MI 0 0 a w DDI RI ID M m w W µ N O 0 n O 2 -1 C 4-1 td tt Cr e• e GI m• w m L 03 03 1+ W III O R T I"' O C a w z z O T m -� N 9 9 N A m CH m c z = z z -1. - o `v H z -o u Y _ m C r r O 2 0 m O 4 7 p ro ro m r r n w ro m rt et rt ID N = Sd Yb n H H 9. Method of flow measurement for each discharge (i .e. 90 v-notch weir, pump capacity, parshall flume, none, etc.). Designate whether installed or proposed. pump capacity 10. Optional : You may attach additional sheets describing any additional water pollution control programs (such as Mined Land Reclamation stipulations) which may affect your discharge. 11. Do you have bulk storage of diesel fuel , gasoline solvents or other materials on site? X YES NO. 12. Analytical data for the following parameters unless exempted shall be submitted from at least one sampling of each discharge point. See instructions. If no water is currently available for analysis, so indicate. Alkalinity (mg/1) Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) pN (s.u.) Total Suspended Solids (mg/i) Oil and Grease (mg/1) No water to analyze at this time. X The Division may request analysis of other parameters once the application has been reviewed. 13. Is or will land application of any wastewater be practiced for purposes other than reclamation or dust' control? YES x NO. If YES, identify disposaiirea, specify acreage, quality and quantity of water, method of application, seasonal operation, pretreatment. • 14. Is this operation located within one mile of a landfill , or any mine or mill tai•lIngs? YES X NO. If YES, please show location of the landfill or tailings on the location map (7) or general sketch map (8) : 15. Will flocculants (settling agents or chemical additives) be used to treat water prior to discharge? YES x NO. .f YES, specify chemical used. 16. Estimated life of the activity from which the discharge(s) identified in Item 118 originate. 7 Years 17. I certify under penaly of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submltted-Nin this application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. 1 am aware that there are\significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment. Ci , 1) //. 3 r _- ? E- A. SIGNATURE OF OWNER(S) B. DATE SIGNED Derrell }?parson G= �yl A/C- I - C. NAME (PRINTED) D. TITLE 2) .772/.w„__ // - ?n -7f A. SIG RE OF OPERATOR B. DATE SIGNED • Greg Nelson Mining Supervisor C. NAME (PRINTED) D. TITLE (1906/6 b.L.ca_C.9f lam• • • ir___________, . . . ,,R O2O 1 /----- j+j` Aisr1,J pond ., Hail a...4 • \� N.. __ \ \ -7 \ spa 3 LP f pons . \ c-A...\ .\ A \ I I I I mi --...7„......,..,,N____:__ rat, � Y.-r �� • CC,. I t • •do I P'nhrs. P0 loan/ mei /3 nn co; I JScr�.y. lane P.J A !'end ti d i i i opt • COLORADO DEPARTMENT_OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT . AIR POLLUTION CON7 L DIVISION • GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUGITIVE PARTICULATE AIR POLLUTANT EMISSION NOTICE / CONTROL PLAN An Air Pollution Emission Notice and Fugitive Particulate Control Plan must be submitted, with an application for an Emission Permit. Completion of this form-will meet these requirements. Complete only those sections' of this form which are applicable to your operation. All data given, such as production rates, topsoil removal, etc. , should be for that period of 12 months that is expected to have the greatest amount of activity, usually for •the first year. Emissions will be calculated in terms of pounds per day and tons per year.of :particulates generated. Also, please submit the following, if available: 1. A map showing site location and boundaries, haul roads and nearby -residences or commercial structures; - 2. Production schedule. 3. Schematic of the operation. 4. Engineering or manufacturing data on control equipment. PERMITS. REOUIRED • Fugitive Particulate : Emission Permits are issued •for site,-specific activities, such as mining, storage of materials, haul road activities, The Division will use.,the information submitted on this form to estimate emissions from•the:activity. . Any processing equipment, such as a crusher, screen deck, or asphalt plant is considered to be portable and nrequires requires -a ,separate permit application, Air Pollution Emission Notice, and filing fee. This aids the applicant by requiring only a revised . Air Pollution Emission Notice for relocation, whenever the 'equipment ismoved to"a new site. ES , .:.. A filing fee of $100 shall accompany each Air Pollution Emission Notice / Control Plan filed with a permit application. Permit processing fees -will:.be- charged for the . amount of time the :Division :spendsievaluating the permitrapplication. These fees, (currently $50-per-hour)-,plus any required public notice fees, must be paid before an .initialJApproval Permit will be issued. Once the project has commenced- operation, an ..inspection will be conducted,by the Division. If all -perriit-,conditions are tet,"a Final`Approval Permitcwill '=bflecommended.M'-Final Approval Permit processing fees-.must,1be paid before the -Final Approval Pettit is issued. c:. - - Colorado Department — Public Health'& Env!ronmer`- • ' 'Air Pollution Control Division ' ' . ' ' ' , . ..PERMIT •NO. , . AIR POLLUTION,EMISSION NOTICE , (APEN) . . , :.. . :: `:AND CONTROL :PLAN;:r , .:._ < , _• - FOR-FUGITIVE ;PARTICULATE •EMISSIONS .- . Name -of "Firm Weld-County Public Works • - -Mail Address P.o Sox-#758, Greeley; a8 - Zip Code R0612 Contact Person Greg Nelson Phone No. (970 ) 356-4000 ext. 3750 Project"Location " Beatson Pit WCR 25 & 'WCR 20 " County Weld UTM Coordinates (if known) _ — — . —,• — — — — . — Description of Activity Mining sand and ravel • Federal Tax Identification Number Sr_Q: Sz Q 4- 4- . 1 3 • No. of, Employees 6 • Property Area 17± Acres Seasonal Throughput (% of Annual) : Dec-Feb 20 % Mar-May 25 % Jun-Aug 30 % Sep-Nov 25 % Estimated aStarting. Date iag4 ` s Est.: Date :of Completion :.2008- t:- Work Schedule: 8-10 hours/day, 5/4. days/week, 26 weeks/year Estimated -Maximum.-Annual!=Production-= e 9=41.OHO ••. tons/yrs` (This production rate will be a permit limitation; increases in-this -rate will require a permit modification.) - _-).... br? at:., s --Isna E- ai:i . 'trse,^'c... . - Material produced {circle one) Rock, %Coal�, Other gravel - Signature of Person Authorised to Supply Data ed er iirinted. Name a„ti d Title. Greg`Nel7soa •`Minim¢ Supervisor Date Company Name Weld County Public Works Telephone No. ( 970) 356-4000 • ext: 3750 Mailing Address P.O. Box #758, Greeley, CO 80637 • _ • ' : x c:: . 5:.aJt qqt R".,c .4 a .: '+q . - :.` s .: . k" site diagram should` also tbe :%submitted -showingS+the- general configuration of operation; andtlocation of=site.:including property :boundaries. . .7z •. :.r'9c% tAti as'. wam: ...fine,£+ eblx . • I . - Y. a : .y .use A !f A. .. .it .:..-.45; De Olit4L4C3 Lc4 ..1 pt-tr. ' Ott ..:ea,.-*O L. i £ ., - )fl ..�. .) t`2..,-.-r• .. ® Chebkiiltere cif jou-Want.-he -Division o•calculate..your••emissions . ,.. _ - .....,.,,,.._.Emission 'Estimate qttinS4 .. -Year) ollutant controlled' at"' uncontrolled`at Controlledat Requested Requested ctual - production Rate Production-Rate Production -Rate - articulates-articulates- --- ----- -- - M,o I. TOPSOIL A. REMOVAL T. 7 i :',.•:.x y T • X0 " , ...- . C .. . Maximum tons - es oved-i r day, M 0 Tons removed per year : 750O . Proposed controls for topsoil removal: (check appropriate boxes) . ® Moist Material .. —Water °Spray ' _ _ Other-(specify) . : ,: - L......1`tit' No Control - - • • • T I - - B. TOPSOIL STOCKPILE . . Maximum stored at one time 7500 tons. Maximum stored per year 7500 tons. • Length of time pile remains undisturbed 1-2 vrs is isr Proposed controls for topsoil stockpile: (check appropriate box) �s-.roC -�.=rc:. _jR6r.•�z,....j,-..::r=.Ka�fYs -.- -:. sx.rsys. ;....r :<r:.:Lry 7.` ' 'P'"CLJ . Watering ; I times1%day, or continuous sprinkler (to ' 4maintain`5toi iiirface),.. •:. ❑ Chemical stabilizer (Type: x ) . 1]� Compacting of piles, methods • 1/4.F.--,-,' - Se, . - r ~❑ Enclosures: e complete, aor ;partial (check one) t _ ® Revegetation, (Length of time till revegetation. n-('" ) - s,r_c c'_•ne ther;dspecify) ; F TM - r� r "� ✓O >;* M1 ; 47: 3.471 . a- NO..pontrol�•as�•sro.�--...,c.�.v r v.-sst :/-xs:-r ae..•••:r- -- II • . ":OVERBURDEN ;` r r;: ..nm�REMOVALsa . — .-—n+,.rtiew-,.:r,., :a+-=.:”.... .,n.er fl S -a.,,,, ; '":::-a. Maximmum$dns xeMite Per day - J 500 �_' r r-----Tons4emoved per year' - -e50g—•--~.. ----_. . . _.-_ r Equipment lused `for `removal i' .excavator and two iau trucics- ' f." <C.%+ " -"Prodded dontrotriesr overburden removal:; (check appropriate bones) r 0 -.'.Moist--Material.- -� ,a,, , .. - 1. �' L � _.. L7 4.-17ater. Sprayi. ❑ Other (specify) l ri• -:k�1C.a,:... �... ..s.� :..rr.v i.c.i.ry .x y.�<+a+..lsz.++bauiMi. .<+C, J� $ _ . ..❑--_niorCbritfb"1 .... .._ ` -.".. . -' . .. 7' � 4' '.. • • B. OVERBURDEN STOCKPILE • Maximum stored at one time 7500 tons. - Length of time pile remains undisturbed 1 yr. . Proposed control for overburden stockpile: (check appropriate boxes) ❑ Watering ', times/day, or continuous sprinkler (to maintain moist surface) . cxi ❑ Chemical stabilizer (Type: _ ) • ❑ Compacting of piles, method - . ❑ Enclosures: complete, or partial (check one) ❑ Revegetation, (Length of time till revegetation ) . ❑ _ Other (specify) ED No control will be used up during crushing operation XII. $BILLING - --N/,A-- - . , ^cG Y OTHER ; , _._. - , AVgRBURDEN ROCK COAL MATERIAL C No._ _o. . holes_drilled--per_.day ._. ; cC - - No. of_days_..of drilling _per -.year • • • :Hours of.:drilling per year.;, • , .' Propose&controls ., .. . .. . - Controls'_.include:. Water__.injection, _chemical -dust suppressants, bag collectors, . other (specify) , 'no control '' IV. $LASTING N/A _ . OTHER MATERIAL __ - ' OVERBURDEN' ROCK COAL No. of blasts _per day ..... ...... a r r-:«� �. ... :r•d'. •1,JCi" Ga.:ie a•.... rY ` . J:.. .. i'e:a+v�f . ;c.._ _ __ ....... N-`z.. - No. of blasts per year No. of blasting days per year da s ear ,.. is: - ,43-.:.c..„. - Proposed--controls - ---_ tVNo' hack tone) - -Is-sequenti-al-blasting.used:-~-❑—Yes -•-• D. LOADING OUT FROM RAW MATERIAL STOCKPILE: • ' Method of loading out (front-end loader, conveyor,-etc. ) " front end loader - . Loading schedule: 25o tons/hour 8-10 hours/day 150 days/year Proposed control's- for loading to. stockpile:. wet material Controls include: . no control, water sprays,- total- exposure, partial exposure, moist material, other (specify) PROCESSING . Will--processing-(i.e. ,-crushing,-screening, etc.) occur -onsite? _ © . Yes . ❑. . No (check '.one) "NOTE:' ALL PROCESS EQUIPMENT REQUIRES A'SEPARATE PERMIT *APPLICATION AND . APEN_.-(SEPARATE -FORM IS ATTACHED -AT;,END OF ,THS FORM '.-_ MAKE _ADDITIONAL COPIES AS NEEDED) . Material loaded into processing equipment by: Conveyor Front end loader, X Other • • CONTROLS -FOR -PROCESSING (INCLUDE:" 'Moist or" wet materials (specify _ moisture.._%_of...known),...water_spray_bars, . bag _f liters,-.other - - - (specify).,._no`ccontrol;. _If -existing processing equipment, will' be relocatedfrom_another* -location complete the following sections. iThisLequipment;must?already •be"-permitted. (LIST PROCESSING CONTROLS IN THE APPROPRIATE SPACES BELOW) A. 7RIMARY CRUSHING ,Maximum tons crushed per year tons. Maximum tons crushed per hour , tons. _. Hours -de:-brushing=per-4ay-=--. .---• _ ^_ _.:.. hours . .. . . _ NIA controls (see above) n -r .w. . 117 SaRHENIMG`/CLASSIFYING Maximum tons screened per "year 200.000 tons.. MaXimum,tons. Greened per hour boo tons. ' Hours`•ot screening per-day 8-10 hours: Proposed controls (see above) wet material C. .. ...SECONDARY-CRUSHING - • Maximum' tons crushed'Per=year° 25(1;000 =-" " tons-. — — Maximum tens crushed- per...hour. 200 "tons._ • Hours of crushing per day. 8-10 hours. 1 Proposed controls (see above) wet material 9906/62 V. RAW MATERIAL _. . A. REMOVAL. ..,. = _. - - MATERIAL . . .. ROCK • COAL :Grave Tons removed per .year . • " X30,000 _Maximum tons removed per day ?.2,000 " EXcavator Equipment used for removal • ." . s haul tructs Equipment capacity (in tons) a„ 30T Est. hours per year required for removal 125 . , •_ .Is aterial �d�-y, moist, or: wet?••,:-,, ffiofst/wet Specify moisture content if known (%) . r= ; • _, ; B. LOADING IN-TO RAW MATERIAL STOCKPILE Method of:;ioading;in -(.truckrbottom.Ldump, Xront end loader, etc_); Scrapers ,.. .. .,.,n -, - , - .;, i—n ,. Loading schedule: 4rirt ,tons/hourx•• 's" hours/day 90 days/year Proposed pontrols;..fort loadingrttoltockpile.. flwermaterial' Controls _ include: no control,;gwater;•sprays, : total ;enclosuretpiartial =enclosure -,-chemival=suppressants i•educed,-drop height, "telescoping chute, other (s• pecify) C. RAW MATERIAL STOCKPILE ;-;-.. ;1_;•;21)7,!- _ _ - . ThiesliER- x x Rea ' COAL } -„.-'t ':':"MATERIAL :Pi. run Maximum tons..stoxed_at._any_one time v' : z .s - 200.000 Length of time pile remains undisturbed 2yrs'. LG.._VF Proposed controls for raw material stockpile (check appropriate homes) sna� .z °= `�coatinuous sprink er ,(to ❑ Waterin times/day, or -' maintain moist`surface)T "; rc '-„ .�� s; :._ Fr, . • Chemical stabilizer (Type: ❑ Compacting of piles, method __ • ❑ Enclosures: complete,_or partial (check one) ^ rrs;f ar. ut su>i� = ❑ Other . (specify) wet material-whet; stookpilact l4:r1. y':.-i _ 1 i 1 �..:."'i ,..: y.,-'Ch'/•j�t - El No control I;vra.rxn e•---13 .,` Crr nan ccO D. RESCREENING/CLASSIFYING fe.. 7, r f ' is 141.t n t .fP2 , `it:fl y Maximum tons screened per year tons Maximum tons screened.:per .hour. Mons . N/A. :. . Hours of rescreening per 'day hours. Proposed 'controls (see above) _ ,� � ' r. •.yl .:k ht«J �..:;i'J� •�i ♦r ': -So-.: :.�: ' (r - VII: CONVEYORS/TRANSFER POINTS_ - -,: . ,� i :_ 1. T; - , , ... ,A. - NVEYORS _ t-t •- -rz : > .-- --t. _.. Tons of material conveyed per year 2-50..0013 tons. - Tons, of material conveyod per 4ay • •2s-0OO • -.tons. ;;;.- Proposed controls -wet of Motif imaiterIal Controls for conveyors include: Full,enclosure, partial enclosure, no control, other (specify ): ..- . _ c. C.(INDICATE ON A SEPARATE. DIAGRAM HOW CONVEYOR SYSTEM IS SET UP) , nt-1.-i rr,_ 2i ca.ecc- ,V " , `l°'T - -sc ,cs. :!-..1:....q-7.` 1 jc_.._ . B. TRANSFER POINTS r.S « «. ry. :_ Number of transfer points 5 Proposed controls - wet or totrst�mateniet- -.- rr, 'Controls . for transfer points include: Full enclosure, ; -partial ,esaenclosure, ..eater: sprays, -'-che"mica"i f°`suppressants .' no 'controls, other (specify) • a ec s:: :-.1j, mss^" fio &T -A91) ;.c / �_. . . _ _. _ 43i :a sr:� .v,-.n-.. ) it 1 a-�r. rr:.r 14cc m el 10.'w Lc. >r : - E..i;�. Y'.-i" '...r,:S 3S 14* S _''+f; 3f1�1 pn3 C.t 1 f • i._ .�: i `t Ge, .L ., ::: , -.y .)';a'.'r n.ttc:. nrs top '.Ad C.t34SelgS;.: L. aS_+r':. .r y.«rry ;L;: Cr' :r:IL:4 it t.e.'.7-e tit. y-.' x.41.-D a Ik�C'i VIII. FINISHED PRODUCT A. LOADING INTO FINISHED PRODUCT STOCKPILE Method of .loading in (front-end loader, conveyor, etc.) ' conveyor .If conveyor is used, what is maximum drop height? 25 ft. Loading schedule: 200 tons/hour 8-10 hours/day 150 days/year Proposed controls moist material Controls for.loading tp stockpile include : other (specify) , no control water sprays, total enclosure, partial enclosure, chemical suppressants, reduced drop height, telescoping chute B. '_FINISHED PRODUCT STOCKPILE " Maximum tons 'stored at one time 200,00'0 tons. Length of time pile remains undisturbed • 1 yr. Proposed controls: (check appropriate boxes) ❑ Watering times/day, or continuous sprinkler (tr maintain moist surface) . ❑ Chemical stabilizer (applied according to manufacturer's specifications) . .D_ .Compacting. of__piles, method . ❑ F Enclosuresc . 1 complete,- or partial • (check one) ❑ Revegetation, (length of time till revegetation EU Other (specify) material stockpiled wet ❑ No control C. LOADING OUT FROM STOCKPILE FOR FINAL TRANSPORT -Method of loading out (front-end loader, conveyor, etc. ) front end loader If conveyor is used, what is maximum drop height? ft. Loading schedule: 300 tons/hour 8-10 hours/day 60 days/year Proposed controls moist or wet material Controls for loading out of stockpile include : Water injection, chemical dust suppressants, .bag collectors, other (specify) , no control water sprays, total enclosure, partial enclosure, chemical suppresantr reduced drop height, telescoping chute. • IX. VEHICLE HAUL ROADS CONTROL OPTIONS FOR VEHICLE HAUL ROADS (DO_..NOT .WRLTE._IN THIS SECWION) , . :v: - . 1• „watering (specify) times/day, to maintain moist surface. 2. Chemical stabilization - - (according. `to 'manufacturer's-specifications) ' Specify: a. Frequency of application and • :- b. Type of- stabilizer=(brand name,. or composition) C,.- t ''' (date) . 3. Paving to—be completed by 4: Gravel— tnvcr,�. .5c (LIST HAUL ROAD CONTROLS IN THE APPROPRIATE SPACES BELOW) 1.1 2 .v. ��-'--"TRANSPORT-OF -RAW MATERIAL—FROM REMOVAL SITE -TO STOCKPILE Distance (one Nay) 300 feet If- stockpile is off site,'. give distance from removal site to mine entrance. N/A _.___Haul_vehicle capacity—: .,25-ton--- ... - -No. of-wheels -- k- ' • Average vehicle .,speed is; m.p.h. Maximum vehicle speed in' m:p.h. (cannot exceed 30 m p +h) _s @ No.�sof=trips�perdayr�<_ 6d :, •:_ Haul road silt. content (if known) %. List controls for raw materials transport: (see measures listed above) Proposed controls - 'wet material, water drips out of,trucks . water road with water trudk, if needed B. FINISHED PRODUCT TRANSPORT (ON SITE) • 1.. Saul _Trucks - EMPTY NO. AF NO. OF-., NO. OFTRIP; AVG. SPEED CAPACITY ' WEIGHT` TRUCKS WHEELS_ 'PER/DAY 3. ON SITE 1. 15 Yds. 32,000 12 r•. 18,r,,. .', x. t .10 'e'er' tb • mph 2. 7 Yds. 21,500 6._ .l0 10 . 10 mph 3. Yds. mph 4. Yds. mph 2. Haul Road Information For Final Transport On site haul roads distance (one way) 1/2 mile Haul road silt content (if known) %• List controls for final transport: (see control measures) _-Proposed _controls:- — .water..with water- truck- i€--needed- - - ----: - ..a. C. OTHER ROADS ON—SITE N/A WHAT IS ROAD LENGTH OF (DISTANCE) USED FOR? ROAD? FROM TO CONTROLS (SEE PAGE 8) 1. 2. ,. 1 -3.$ C. ; }l;: .'+;»;^ .. ::re. 'ti'.: .' . .-___ • teva..r: Vie.• 1s .;..a.r<srr_ 0 yr . S. SITE DISTURBANCE Estimated total disturbed acreage subject to wind, erosion _ acres. Proposed controls: (check appropriate box) © Restrict traffic to established roads where practicable Minimize area of disturbance (explain) .work small area of pit at one time, as area is completed; it will be reseeded QRevegetation with grass mix as reauired by mining Permit -Time till revegetation ❑ Mulch - ® Watering 2 timestaay, or continuous sprinkler (to maintain moist surface) when using haul road ❑ Chemical stabilizers ❑ Other (specify) ❑ No control • • Comments: We do not work this Pit continuously. We have several gravel pits in the county that we also work. Use from pit depends on year and demand for gravel on county roads. We use the material to maintain county roads and some for construction or upgrade of roads. Material may also be used on washouts on county roads. There could be when it would be several months with 'no activity in the pit. Mail completed form and..$1.00 filing fee to: COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT APCD-SS B1 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, Colorado- :80222-1530 (303) 692-3150 _ CONTROL PLANIAPP21 a 9900/(0 • APPLICATION FOR AIR POI VTlON EMISSION PERMIT OR PER' T MODIFICATION hie application must be filled out completely except for#14 and#15: otherwise, application will be considered incomplete-SEE VSTR"TIONS ON REVERSE SIDE. Mail completed application APENs and filing fee to: tlorode Department of Public Health and EnWmaatent -PCB-SS-DI 0300 Cherry Creek Drive South Deaver, Colorado 80212-1530 Telephone: (303)692-3150 Permit to be issued to: Weld County Public Works Mailing Address: • State CO P.O. Box #758, Greeley DP Coda• 80632 a. Agent fir Service (See No. 3 on reverse): - r. Federal Tax Ideatficatlon Number: 846000813 • t. General Nature of Business: 4b. SIC Code:Mining - Open Pit 1440 t. q Air Pollution SouSourceDer tt crdptio Portable EL—Jay rock crusher Sb. Days per year source willby Cat Generator w/Cat Diesel operate: 200 a Scarce(Source latnelon Address (Include Location Mop): Bearson Pit 6b. U7M Coordinates (In km) WCR 20 & WCR 25 H V at.7.M.S.r a...Y..-i—ar....1.1.6,age Is...r,as et a....c,.) County: Weld ESTIMATED COSTS: Mr Pollution Control Procedures or Equipment . Source, Process Equipment or Project: 7b. Capital Cost:S (CAP. Cost S 7c. Operating Cost:S S Ne r Pollution Somme. Modification to Permitted Source (Control Equipment added,process change, etc.): Transfer rd'Ownership — Transferred from: &'eaing Source- not pennlned(inchade Date VSource Stan-up): Requesting to limit a source's Potential to Zink for criteria or Hazardous Air Pollutants using Regulation No. 3 Tor new and flitting sources) Requesting to limit a source's Potential to Emitter Hazardous Air Pollutants only using Regulation No. 8(far existing ftlitrOtf only) Other. —Wetted Dates Dines far Consnucdon to: Pagjetded Source Startup Date: '•Begs 1998 8c. End: 2008 Sd. 1998 Endure cheat to cover APEN FILING FEES. One APEN should be filed fix each pais:ion point NOTE Additional processing fees must also be prior to permit tsnsw , - __t APENS S1OO.00 per �.e S II II — p ). CRATEIRE OF IS P AUTHORIZED PERSON(Mg Vendor or 711 11 - Date Signed: 11b. Telephone No.: Iatataryaaraar l//�% C970) 356-4000 t / .l . `arte t. Type or Print name and dal tick Opener;signing haft 10. Army Usaildse Greg Nelson, Mining Supervisor 14.DATE RECEIVED: Chadic appropriate box If you want ❑ Copy qipreliatinary analysis conducted by Division ❑ To review a draft of the permit prior to t!2! ,t NUMBER Ostia'elikrarWa..MirustderShes'+»tielr.Ya..s. noes. t4.,tor,. n O in r in 01 m .— .T S `t o H ° 1 i2 't +-I .2'S II' .. p C ci .-i 0 H .. - t 9 .. U 0 un —i t el "a a) o z e e S o a = E ,., -,_ t . - o < I en a0 E3 A ; a N to < E t .. `- 6 > � r O :0 . .-. O Hal C w .i �•'.,�. 4.7 .4.. < c- Z ; c < a7 W H I. 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FEBr u 8 19( 99 E EI\ Gillaspie Drive Department of Planning Servi V ulder , CO 80303 Weld County Administrative Offices February 5 , 1999 1400 N. 17th Avenue Greeley , CO 80631 Dear Sir : This is a letter of protest concerning the Development Plan and Special and Use by Special Review Permit for Open Cut Gravel Mining in the A (Agricultural ) Zone District , Case number USR-1215 . It is our position that the existing agricultural status of the proposed gravel operation be maintained, and that permission for the creation or expansion of new gravel operations in the area be be denied . As arguments in support of our position, we offer the following : 1 ) Our property at 8924 WCR-25 is currently zoned for agricul- tural activity . My neighbors both to the north and to the south along WCR-25 use their property for sundry agricultural activities , from raising horses and cattle, to growing hay, corn and grain . The introduction of increased heavy (gravel , etc . ) truck traffic along WCR-25 would create a drastically increased traffic safety hazard along WCR-25 , a raised , two lane , narrow road . 2 ) The purpose for my purchasing my property at 8924 WCR-25 was to provide an area to raise and train horses . Since I bought the property , my new neighbors have also opened up extensive horse breeding and training operations . As I am sure you are aware , young horses . such as those to be trained along WCR-25 , are usually quite skittish. To introduce a parade of large noisy gravel trucks along the road while a trainer is trying to train young, skittish and, usually, frisky young horses , is introducing an unnecessary complication to an already difficult task . 3 ) I understand that Weld County will require the gravel company to landscape the gravel area into a series of ponds and wildlife areas . This is a great idea , and it has worked well here in Boulder County, as well as in other counties . However , the gravel restoration areas I have seen here in Boulder County and in other areas are away from residences and farms . With the recent settle- ment along WCR-25 , the population density of both humans and animals , has greatly increased. When , in the future , when the gravel has been exhausted and the ponds , etc have been created, those same ponds will become major breeding grounds for mosqui- toes . The result will likely be greatly increased mosquito activity in an already active river bottom area . MST 99a0169 I 9906/(0 2 - 4 ) The Legal Description of the area to be mined seems to indicate an extensive volume of gravel to be removed . 7 would suggest that moving that volume of material in large , heavy gravel trucks for an extensive period of time will greatly deteriorate WCR-25 , as well as , any adjacent roads used by those trucks . Thus Weld County would bear the cost of providing roads over which the gravel mining company would haul away Weld County gravel (pieces of Weld County, if you will ) to places unknown . For these reasons , I would like the Weld County Planning Commission to deny the subject gravel mining permit . Yours truly , Leo Butler , Jr . 99067/62 JORDAN 304 Beacon Hill Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 January 29, 1999 aecL. ,Gov�mQ�a 1'4 \S 9 eed 0999 Weld County, Public Works Department ATTN: Mr. Greg Nelson ->+ `/j►► 933 North 11" Avenue V PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Mr. Greg Nelson, I am in receipt of your registered letter indicating that Mr. Bearson desires to establish a gravel pit operation near our property in Weld County. As the owner and partner of Westview Quarterhorses, I am very much opposed to this operation. I have sincere concerns from both a business operation and as a concerned citizen. First, let me state that I am amazed that FEMA and Weld County has even considered this project. This projected operation could cause the Platte River to more easily extend beyond its existing banks causing damage to my property. In addition, when we secured our permits we had to also insure to the County that: no more than 40 vehicles would access our property daily. This operation could easily surpass this vehicle limitation. As a business owner and partner, I am opposed to the addition of a gravel mining operation for the following reasons: The increased traffic and equipment will have an adverse impact on our pasture operations. The traffic and equipment is not conducive to brood mares and horse care in general. The equipment is inherently loud and offensive. This noise will have a definite impact to our breeding stock. This increased traffic will also have an impact on our operations through both noise and air pollution. The stress encountered by our mares through this noise and increased traffic is substantial. 990 /&' The open pit will retain stagnate water and breed undesirable insects. At great expense when we built our property, we imported fill dirt to avoid a similar pit and the insects that occupy stagnate water. Insects of any type, spread disease and will have an adverse impact our breeding operations. We are ever vigilant controlling the spread of disease from Sects. This mining operation will only produce the perfect place for insects to breed. We intend to build our house in the east area of our property near the projected gravel pit. We have no desire having such an operation in such close proximity to our principle residence. From a concerned citizen standpoint, the proposed gravel mine operations will have an ecological/environmental impact to this pristine property, in the following areas: i have already addressed the possibility that this project will more easily allow the Platte River to extend outside its established banks. Flood insurance is very expensive. Why should I and my business pay for the possibility of increased premiums? Why should this risk even be taken? This proposed gravel pit will have an effect on the breeding area of several protected species, that of the American Bald Eagle and American Turkey. The tree line along the Platte River is a natural habitat for both these species. I can not be sure what other animals and birds use this area for breeding purposes. I am confident that the County will conduct an environmental assessment/impact study of these protected species and others, prior to any new mining operations. I have coordinated these assessment's and the government does not take kindly to the notion that protected species are displaced for the reduced costs in hauling materials. This proposed gravel pit will also adversely impact the herd of white tail deer in the area. Disturbing their natural habitat is unthinkable. Finally, the established gravel pit is seen as a convenience to Weld County saving haul costs. Our neighbors, like ourselves, see it as an substantial inconvenience. We have no desire being subjected to the increased traffic, noise pollution and the devastating impact on our environment. I also share concerns with our neighbors that the property boundaries surveyed are incorrect. I can not be confident that the property that we purchased was surveyed correctly. Why are all the other parcels of property in 40 acre plots, while this property was surveyed at under 39 acres? After a review of the existing plots, it would appear that property boundaries have been shifted on several occasions. I ask that you and Weld County explore these possible irregularities. As you can clearly see, I am most opposed to this gravel mining operation, for business and environmental concerns. I am available to discuss this proposal, with yourself or others. This project represents a major impact on my business, as well as significant impact on our local environment. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call at 303-665-7553. Sincerely, Kent L. Jordan Hello