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Home My WebLink About20183676.tiff ` DNR COLORADO C O Division of Reclamation, ' Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 NOTICE Consideration of 112c Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Application DATE: November 15,2018 RECEIVED TO: Weld County Commissioners 915 10th St NOV 2 1 2018 Greeley,CO 80631 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RE: TollgatePit,File No.M-2018-060 Please be advised that on November 15,2018,Bucklen Services Company,Inc.,whose address and telephone number are 804 North 25th Avenue , Greeley, CO 80631; (970)353-0720, filed an application to conduct a(n)Surface mining and reclamation operation,at or near Section 29,Township 6N,Range 66W,6th Principle Meridian, in Weld County. Please be advised that the permit area may be located in more than one Section, Township,and Range.Affected lands will be reclaimed to support a Developed water resources post-mining land use.The application decision date is scheduled for February 15,2019. 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 Reclamation,Mining and Safety. The application,as well as all other permit documents,can be found at http://drmsweblink.state.co.us/by searching M2018060 in the"Permit No"field.A user guide is available to help first time users of the imaged document system and can be viewed at http://mining.state.co.us/SiteCollectionDocuments/Laserfische%20User%20Guide.pdf. To be considered in the review process, comments or objections on the application must be submitted in writing within twenty (20) days.of the date of the last newspaper public notice. You should contact the applicant for the newspaper publication date. The Office will assume you have no comment or objection to the proposed activity if none are received by the end of the public comment period. If you need additional information or have any questions regarding the above-named application, please contact Eric Scott at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver,CO 80203,by telephone at 303-866-3567 x 8140,or by email at Eric.scott@state.co.us. M-AP-05M 20 1b-.30(0 �1 ub1i�, I' ,V12,E CG: PLCTP),PwC3M/Ea/o1C �woFA 12/3/18 1313 Sherman t. oom 215 Denver,CO 80203 P (303)866-3567 F y 01 John W. Hickenlooper,Governor I Robert W. Randall, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director \* :N */ NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR(112)CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld COUNTY Bucklen Services Company (the "Applicant/Operator")has applied for a Regular(112)reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board(the "Board")to conduct the extraction of construction materials operations in Weld County. The attached information is being provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file with the Division of Reclamation,Mining,and Safety (the "Division") and the local county clerk and recorder. The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to developed water resources use. Pursuant to Section 34-32.5-116(4)(m),C.R.S.,the Board may confer with the local Board of County Commissioners before approving of the post-mining land use. Accordingly,the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please note that,in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application,you must submit written comments on the application within twenty(20) days of the date of last publication of notice pursuant to Section 34-32.5-112(10), C.R.S. If you would like to discuss the proposed post-mining land use,or any other issue regarding this application,please contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. NOTE TO APPLICANT/OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this notice. If this is a notice of a change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a complete and accurate description of the change. RECEIVED NOV 1 3 2018 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS cc.: PLCTP.N, PW(£R/CH/JM/CK) Pc,b ( iC fe,v;ecw ttitN (t' 2018-3676 1 ( / 19 / 1S' STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION,MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St.,Room 215 Denver,Colorado 80203 COLORADODIVISION OF Phone:(303)866-3567 RECLAMATION FAX:(303)832-8106 MINING -&- SAFETY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REGULAR(112)OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM CHECK ONE:n There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation Permit# M - - - (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operation) [ -1 New Application(Rule 1.4.5) ri Amendment Application(Rule 1.10) nConversion Application(Rule 1.11) Permit# M - - - (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 ORIGINAL and one (1) copy of the completed application form,two(2)copies of Exhibits A-S,Addendum 1,appropriate sections of 6.5(Geotechnical Stability Exhibit,and a check for the application fee described under Section(4)below. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in a 3-ring binder;maps should be folded to 8 1/2"X 11"or 8 1/2"X 14"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): Bucklen Services Company 1.1 Type of organization(corporation,partnership,etc.): Corporation 2. Operation name(pit,mine or site name): Tollgate Pit 3. Permitted acreage(new or existing site): 60 permitted acres 3.1 Change in acreage(+) acres 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area acres 4. Fees: 4.1 New Application $2,696.00 application fee 4.2 New Quarry Application $3,342.00 quarry application 4.4 Amendment Fee $2,229.00 amendment fee 4.5 Conversion to 112 operation(set by statute) $2,696.00 conversion fee 5. Primary commoditie(s)to be mined: Aggregate (250k tons/yr) 5.1 Incidental commoditie(s)to be mined: 1. Fill dirt 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: Construction material Clean fill 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s)to be mined: -2- 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: OCClaCldo LLC If 2 or more owners,"refer to Exhibit O". 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: OCClarldo LLC 8. Type of mining operation: I Surface Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: Weld PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN(check one): ®6th(Colorado) El 10th(New Mexico) 11 Ute SECTION(write number): S 29 TOWNSHIP(write number and check direction): T 6 ✓a North [1 South RANGE(write number and check direction): R 66 East 1• l West QUARTER SECTION(check one): E ENV/ I 'ESE 1 SW QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION(check one): NE pi SE SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION:(the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): Approximately 5.6 miles NW of the City of Greeley at an elevation of 4,730 feet 10. Primary Mine Entrance Location(report in either Latitude/Longitude OR UTM): Latitude/Longitude: Example: (N) 39° 44' 12.98" (W) 104° 59' 3.87" Latitude(N): deg min sec (2 decimal places) Longitude(W): deg min sec . (2 decimal places) OR Example: (N) 39.73691° (W) -104.98449° Latitude(N) (5 decimal places) Longitude(W) (5 decimal places) OR Universal Tranverse Mercator(UTM) Example: 201336.3 E NAD27 Zone 13 4398351.2 N UTM Datum(specify NAD27,NAD83 or WGS 84) Nad 83 Zone 13 Easting 516200 4478300 Northing -3- II. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name,address,and phone of name to be used on permit) Contact's Name: Daniel Clark Title: Manager Company Name: Bucklen Services Company Street/P.O.Box: 804 North 25th Avenue P.O.Box: City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 Telephone Number: (970 )_ 353-0720 Fax Number: ( )- PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) Contact's Name: Jared Dains Title: Water Resource Engineer Company Name: Applegate Group, Inc. Street/P.O.Box: 1490 W. 121st Avenue, Suite 100 P.O.Box: City: Denver State: Colorado zip Code: 80234 Telephone Number: (303 )_ 452-6611 Fax Number: (303 )_ 452-2759 INSPECTION CONTACT Contact's Name: Same as applicant/operator Title: Company Name: Street/P.O.Box: P.O.Box: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( )- Fax Number: ( )- CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER(if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( )- CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER(if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( )- 4 12. Prima future(Post-mining)land use(check one): Cropland(CR) n Pastureland(PL) fj General Agriculture(GA) 171 Rangeland(RL) n Forestry(FR) jJ Wildlife Habitat(WL) FE Residential(RS) 11 Recreation(RC) ❑ Industrial/Commercial(IC) jiDeveloped Water Resources(WR) . Solid Waste Disposal(WD) 13. Primary present land use(check one : 1:1 Cropland(CR) 11 Pastureland(PL) General Agriculture(GA) ElRRangeland(RL) I] Forestry(FR) �j Wildlife Habitat(WL) Residential(RS) 1:1 Recreation(RC) L-1 Industrial/Commercial(IC) Developed Water Resources(WR) 14. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method(e.g.truck/shovel): Excavator and dump truck 15. On Site Processing: Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain mining method(e.g.truck/shovel): All material will be hauled off-site for processing at the Bucklen Pit(M-1982-131) List any designated chemicals or acid-producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: None 16. Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation,provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s). n/a -5- Mans and Exhibits: Two(2)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 two(2)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 EXHIBIT D Mining Plan EXHIBIT E Reclamation Plan EXHIBIT F Reclamation Plan Map EXHIBIT G Water Information EXHIBIT H Wildlife Information EXHIBIT I Soils Information EXHIBIT 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 EXHIBIT O Owners of Record of Affected Land(Surface Area)and Owners of Substance to be Mined EXHIBIT P Municipalities Within Two Miles EXHIBIT Q Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Conservation District EXHIBIT R Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder EXHIBIT S Permanent Man-Made Structures Rule 1.6.2(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 are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and Rule 1.6.2(I)(b)of the Rules and Regulations. If you have 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. Responsibilities as a Permittee: Upon application approval and permit issuance,this application becomes a legally binding document. Therefore,there are a number of important requirements which you,as a permittee, should fully understand. These requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement,in the space provided,to acknowledge that you understand your obligations. If you doo�not understand these obligations then please contact this Office for a full explanation. AA 1. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the financial warranty. You assume legal liability for all reasonable expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is revoked and financial warranty is forfeited; 9 -8- Certification: 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 provisions 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. This form has been approved by the Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to section 34-32.5-112,C.R.S.,of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. Any alteration or modification of this form shall result in voiding any permit issued on the altered or modified form and subject the operator to cease and desist orders and civil penalties for operating without a permit pursuant to section 34-32.5-123,C.R.S. Signed and dated this day of k DJ t,isz1\i (7,d' , -A kb b (J.61464A S tur V C e C7 If Corporation Attest(Seal) Applicant/Operator or Company Name Signed: /.3 Signed: Corporate Secretary or Equivalent Title: ©�-,—.51'7 t— Town/City/County Clerk State of (--G`0 V-CI fl ) )ss. County of � (�� ) >r� The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this a day of\Ot- � --'by 6_ ,CIA..) as Ul.'ic\QY-.1 • w ROBIN K.VININ G NOTARY PUBLIC Notary Public STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20024040651• MY COMMISSION EXPIRES My Commission expires:,-a a` DECEMBER 18,2018 SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLUE INK 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 following is a sample of the Notice required for Rule 1.6.2(1)(b)that you may wish to use. NOTICE This site is the location of a proposed construction materials operation. (Name of the Applicant/Operator) °"E°44nent CenPeny, whose address and phone number is(Address and Phone Number of the Applicant/Operator) 80{North 25tl Ave,Greeley CO 80611!(970)J63-0rm, 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 and Recorder's Office, (Clerk and Recorder's Office Address) 1402 N. 17th Ave,Greeley CO 80631 ,and should send comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman St, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203. Certification: I, Ofd /3 v tA /e✓1/4. ,hereby certify that I posted a sign containing the above notice for the proposed permit area known as the(Name of Operation) To q c*-{-t' r '1,on(Date Posted) II/0430iS /11 2 / / �l SIGNA DATE Hello