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Home My WebLink About20141742.tiff CONNELL CONNELLCARRPIT DIVISION OF RECLAMATI ON, MINING AND SAFETY 112 RECLAMATION OPERATION PERM I T APPLI CATI ON CONNELL RESOURCES, INC. 7785 Highland Meadows Parkway, Suite 100 Fort Collins, Colorado 80528 Elue earth SOLUTIONS December 2013 P.O.Box 2427,Fort Cam,CO eoczz Revised May 9, 2014 DNR COLORADO CO Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 May 9, 2014 Richard Connell Connell Resources, Inc. 7785 Highland Meadows Parkway Fort Collins, CO 80528 Re: File No. M-2014-001,Connell Carr Pit, 112c Decision Letter-Financial and Performance Warranty Request-Construction Material Operation Mr. Connell: On May 9, 2014,the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety(Division/DRMS)approved your 112c mining permit application. The amount of financial warranty set by the Division for this operation is$146,495.00. You must submit a financial warranty in this amount and a performance warranty in order for us to issue a permit. In the event you have requested a financial warranty form,we have enclosed it in this letter. If you have not,please select a type of financial warranty from Rule 4.3. Then contact us so that we can provide you with the appropriate warranty form. We have enclosed a performance warranty form with this letter for your use. PLEASE NOTE THAT MINING OPERATIONS MAY NOT COMMENCE UNTIL A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE DIVISION AFTER RECEIPT OF YOUR FINANCIAL WARRANTY AND PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. A PERMIT WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL WE VERIFY THE ADEQUACY OF BOTH YOUR FINANCIAL WARRANTY AND PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. If you have any questions,please contact me at(303) 866-3567 Ext. 8214. Sincere Peter S. s Environmental Protection Specialist Enclosure—Performance Warranty co/o.:. Q. 1n OI 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver,CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 http://mining.state.co.us * *� John W. Hickenlooper,Governor 1 Mike King, Executive Director 1 Virginia Brannon, Director ',.1876.-. Connell Carr Pit Page 2 of 2 May 9,2014 Cc: Tom Kaldenbach, DRMS Barbara Coria, DRMS Bill Schenderlein,Blue Earth Solutions, LLC STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION,MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman SI.,Room 215 Denver,Colorado 80203 nOLORADO Phone:(303)B66-3567 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FAX:(303)832-8106 REGULAR(112)OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM Bill Ritter,Jr. CHECK ONE: ❑ There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation Governor Harris D.Sherman P M - - - (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operatiolslecutive Director �'' New Application Amendment Application 1.10 Ronald W.Cattany pp (Rule 1.4.5) (Rule ) Division Director Conversion Application(Rule 1.11) Natural Resource Trustee 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 sinned 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 StabilityExhibit,and acheck 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): Connell Resources, Inc. 1.1 Type of organization(corporation,partnership,etc.): Corporation 2. Operation name(pit,mine or site name): Connell Carr Pit 3. Permitted acreage(new or existing site): 456.0 permitted acres 3.1 Change in acreage(+) 0 acres 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area 456.0 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: sand gravel 5.1 Incidental commoditie(s)to be mined: 1. n/a - lbs/Tons/vr 2. i 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 Materials 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s)to be mined: n/a Office of Office of • Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines -2 - 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Terry Grazing Association If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit 0". 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Terry Grazing Association 8. Type of mining operation: ✓ Surface El Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: Weld ra PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN(check one): 6th(Colorado) la 10th(New Mexico) 1..._. ` Ute SECTION(write number): S 21 TOWNSHIP(write number and check direction): T 1 11 North El South RANGE(write number and check direction): R 67 East PI West QUARTER SECTION(check one): NE ENW f ,,F ✓ SW QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION(check one): NE NW El SE SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): approximately 1/2 mile northwest of the community of Carr, approximate elevation 5755 feet amsl 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 40 miu 53 S`,C 58 10 (2 decimal places) Longitude(W): deg 104 min 53 sec 26 00 (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• Northing -3- 1 I. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name,address,and phone of name to be used on permit) Contact's Name: Richard Connell Title: President Company Name: Connell Resources, Inc. Street/P.O. Box: 7785 Highland Meadows Parkway P.O. Box: City: Fort Collins State: Colorado Zip Code: 80528 Telephone Number: (970 )_ 223-3151 Fax Number: (970 }_ 223-3191 PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) Contact's Name: Bill Schenderlein Title: Project Manager Company Name: Blue Earth Solutions, LLC Street/P.O.Box: P.O. Box: 2427 City: Fort Collins State: Colorado Zip Code: 80522 Telephone Number: (970 )_ 227-2803 Fax Number: ( )- INSPECTION CONTACT Contact's Name: Larry Johnson Title: Aggregate Development Manager Company Name: Connell Resources Street/P.O.Box: 7785 Highland Meadows Parkway P.O. Box: City: Fort Collins State: Colorado Zip Code: 80528 Telephone Number: (970 1_ 223-3151 Fax Number: (970 _ 223-3191 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. Primary future(Post-mining)land use(check one): T. Cropland(CR) F1 Pastureland(PL) _ General Agriculture(GA) D Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL) n Residential(RS) I I Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial(IC) _. Developed Water Resources(WR) Solid Waste Disposal(WD) 13. Primary present land use(check once. I' I Cropland(CR) Pastureland(P.L) General Agriculture(GA) n Rangeland(RL) 1 Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Residential(RS) LI Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial(IC) Developed Water Resources(WR) 14. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method(e.g.truck/shovel): Open pit dry mining using scapers, loaders, and excavators 15. On Site Processing: [Li Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain mining method(e.g.truck/shovel): Portable on-site processing plant including crushing and screening and portable asphalt plant 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). -5- Maps 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(l)(b) ADDENDUM I -Notice Requirements(sample enclosed) Rule 6.5 Geotechnical Stability Exhibit(any required sections) The instructions for preparing Exhibits A-S,Addendum I, and Geotechnical Stability Exhibit are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and Rule I.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 do not understand these obligations then please contact this Office for a full explanation. 1. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the financial walTanty. 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; -6 - i24,-/ 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; 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; ,)t-1/ 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; 1'e/ 5. It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your address or phone number; Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on-site mining activity,you must post a sign at the entrance of the mine site,which shall be clearly visible from the access road,with the following information(Rule 3.1.12): a. the name of the operator; b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and, c. the permit number. Pi./ 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. 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. 41/./ 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. P-11,-- 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. - 7 - 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. lfyou 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. - 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. 1.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 Lund Reclamation Board pursuant to section 34-32.5-112,C.R.S.,of the Colorado Lund 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 `airg/tlesjsj orders and civil penalties for operating without a permit pursuant to section 34-32.5-123, C.R.S. �`‘\ �AO U�� /,;ilkSigned and dated this /144 day of ete...- °4 ► .. ►; O . .0lay 0.0E7 — Connell Resources, Inc . II CCorpor ttortUttes' (Seal) r 0 ..Applicant/Operator or Com7pany Name O; SSN, s �ZSigne -- f l/ l 1 i : �V.-rtt.. a.-tiz.kll Corporate Secretary or Equivalent Title: President Town/City/County Clerk State of C_c_>\.a r-c,,c ) )ss. County of ry rt.c- ) �-h The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this i I day of ¶E'_e_4 r� c-- , Zul.i,by (Z.,c.N.+c...r Cor-‘rta_t\ as `. .re._ c-e,r of Co,>v-sL\.1 ci.D.so c`C 1n C. ��,/�/` - ` /' AMBER C.JORGENSEN / NOTARY PUBLIC Notary Public / STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20134034207 3 My Commission Expires May 30,2017 My Commission expires: 5 - O 1-1 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 EXHIBIT A Legal Description The proposed permit area is a tract of land located approximately %2 mile northwest of the community of Carr in Weld County, Colorado. The proposed permit area includes 456.0 acres. According to the Weld County Assessor's Office, the permit area parcel is owned by Terry Grazing Association. Quarter, quarter section description of the proposed permit area: SW'/4, SE'/4, S1/2NW1/4, and Sl/2NE'/4 in Section 21, Township 11 North, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Weld County, State of Colorado. Latitude/Longitude of main entrance: 40° 53' 58.1" N 104° 53' 26.0" W Description of proposed permit boundary: A parcel of land being a portion of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eleven North (T.11N.), Range Sixty-seven West (R.67W.) of the Sixth Principal Meridian (6` P.M.), County of Weld, State of Colorado and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the Southwest corner of said Section 21 and assuming the North line of said Section 21 as bearing North 88°28'28" East being a Grid Bearing of the Colorado State Plane Coordinate System,North Zone,North American Datum 1983/2007, a distance of 5293.92 feet with all other bearings contained herein relative thereto; THENCE North 00°13'23" West along the West line of the Southwest Quarter(SW1/4) of said Section 21a distance of 2637.30 feet to the West Quarter corner of said Section 21; THENCE North 00°20'54" West along the West line of the Northwest Quarter(NW1/4) of said Section 21a distance of 1431.03 feet; THENCE South 83°56'42"East a distance of 5319.00 feet to the East line of said Section 21; THENCE South 00°08'20" East along said East line a distance of 3451.95 feet to the Southeast corner of said Section 21; THENCE South 89°23'55"West along the South line of the Southeast Quarter(SE1/4) of said Section 21a distance of 2639.49 feet to the South Quarter corner of said Section 21; THENCE South 89°24'05" West along the South line of the Southwest Quarter(SW1/4) of said Section 21a distance of 2639.53 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said described parcel of land contains 456.0 acres, more or less (+/-), and may be subject to any rights-of-way or other easements of record or as now existing on said described parcel of land. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 2 EXHIBIT B Index Map See attached map. Exhibit B: Vicinity Map Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Perrrit Application Page 3 l _., NI-7-1)t, (---,.. dyitirmanvx,"„nrir __._....;_____._ ., opW.c4-P. 404,,,,D _ P ilifi‘rorr i- ,. .-_ _-_- !"0,,, 4, ,,,i,, ....__ . u) L z hi "AFC .. 'Ilt-ii _ipe-----41.- , • Ww40- ' op I --4" 44.41`, -40jelkW)lopiii„. col,•-•42,,,-..- 1-- ,.w. 4,, .if - 0 l_c) 41.r , ,,,,,or v Ai _ . lEF Jilki A r'o p--- `-440,-.:.: r 4 le AS O : 0.) p, FA' 4411 g- -..,4 *-1°111W IA , tr‘ .yam .. ,� . ir-40 1,14''OP( ' -160- _�� o Samb$. t . r, low r '-lit4 As r 4 P 4 : ,i-, N,Q> a_ ,r), �� } l r \ 1 _ I Is* k I egall — - 2#1!...•' sr-- - LLJ 0 , __, - N i ' .L41lira 5 4 111. 47 e i ;'- -,--111 Lp'>4#341k4 V, Ili * . _ r... 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Exhibit C-1: Existing Conditions Map Exhibit C-2: Soils Map Exhibit C-3: Vegetation Map Exhibit C-4: Water Resources Map Exhibit C-5: Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 4 / I ' 5:��_ ► _ /�� NORTH • — �- I I 600 0 600 1200 1800 `111 �i /// 5810 I I--I r---+ 1 1 I I RI W / / cm z ►� t /.� s8 I ( IN FEET )_ �/ _- 051.....: ._,_.-1:: 0' TRDISTRICToN1, /'%' 5soo05 G&T ASDI ESMT. 1 inch = 600 ft. -0 �'.. ` 5795790 LEGEND: Na JTUCKERPIT � '/ \ ` \\ ' 5? 60oil I (M1980002) /i / =,eL.;. `\ ~ �� 5 li ....,=,..4.4. PERMIT BOUNDARY EN v //%/ \ :��[y>•C•�iYISf'•IIS[�IIIIIIY•1 I �o^.- OFFSET LINE� `\ .. - - iEXISTING ROAD �, �\ • R. EXISTING 5 FOOT CONTOUR 4870 C - / -_ - \ \1 `\ IEXISTING 25 FOOT CONTOUR —4700— — Qca /. / `� — — — �_ _ _ \\` .-,. , -- , 1s�O • EXISTING STRUCTURES CI. ,' `- per/ _ ` _ \ ./ t, —E. � CO ( �\\ - �"�� - ` - _ - � _ - ` ` i ( z NOTES: Z 40 v I REC No.\ \. __. _ W 1. The proposed permit area is located in Section 21, Township 11 North, Range 67 Westo I �� of the Sixth Principal Meridian. Weld County, State of Colorado. iNI I I �,�,� �\ ,7L - - ' _ C 2. The proposed permit boundory is consistent with the property parcel boundaries on ' `0 S 1 W r the west, south, and east sides. These parcel boundaries are also defined by the LJoLJ I ! - l , �_ ` P. ` 200 section lines for Section 21 (T11N, R67W). Q J ) - — s�� - �� ;y' - 3. The site is bound by Weld County Rood 17 to the west and Weld County Rood 126 toI s ! ♦ - ` .— OFFSET' Iwthe south. The northern permit boundory is defined by the extent of the aggregate a _ I�—EXISTING \ ��` . E • reserve, but generally bisects the northern half of Section 21. I BUILDING (TYP. \\ _ N 'IV OVERHEAD HIGH CO Z 4. Adjacent long uses are primarily agriculture with non—irrigated range land, openT I ' -__ • ,� `�` . VOLTAGE LINEspace, and semi—rural residential. 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OVERHEAD UTILITY LINE ,i \ \ \ • 1450NUNNCo80648 V r M �� r• (POUDRE VALLEY REA} �r:..�, ,. ' I CD Et o a a aV N O p o t • THOMAS LLOYD AND E 7900 C R.120 J U c O d 020128100008 ll.i i o c�I \ • • �\ z THOMAS,MARIORIEJTRUSTEE5 CARRC080612 a J p r alliki; \.�� • \� U 020128200011 NUNN TELEPHONE COMPANY 285LOGANAVE N W o t -�-40' HALF ROW LU NUNN CO 80648 1- , z 8470 CR 126 N ,�—WELD C.R, 17 T • N I (WELD COUNTY) a' SKSKERNANEC,SUSANM HAROLD 1 D CARRC080612 W Z _ 020128200012 O U • ' I EXISTING WELD C.R. 126 S� \� - .\ `u 020129100007 CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND PO BOX 580 '\.J o N. -y I `r COUNTY `s- So Sys - '\I NATURAL FORT GRAZING LTD FORT COLLINS CO 80522 D O BUILD N. TYP. (WELD ) s. s REC No. 020120100001 \ o \ C.9 I •I _►1Xi► • I 11 1 1 1 1 a i �S�� EXISTING i IM\ COMMUNE TION 2NLOGANAaE NUNN TELEPHONE COMPANY W ct LL I - • I 40 HALF ROW B ILDING (TYP.) Vss SITE ENTRANCEr,..,.. . .\\, � 2000 EASTHORSETOOTHRO i i p 0....! ;; o y BURIED GAS LINE PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY z LS I • ._ 7 ' �_. r� --QUE.- —0, --_ Fl GI-I FORTODWNSCD80525 - • .� - _ 4. -- 1 8 tf —FH^-f- - - T— ^ ?_ _ POUDRE VALLEY REA \ OVERHEAD UTILTIY 7649 REA PARKWAY x r �, I!� FC j - i' ` _ r .. UNES FORT COWNS,CO80528 0-n - Ii REC No. 020128100008 HIGHVOlT.4GE TRI-STATE GENERATION AND 1100 WEST 116THAVE 0 o cc o c BURIED WATER LINE \ �.+ LINE TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION WESTMINSTER,Co 80234 n E O O I r IIIZ N O f (L.G. EVERIST, INC.) 200 OFFSET BURIED TELEPHONE / / \ ROADS WELD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS P.O.BOX 758 NI w ; CD & FIBER OPTICS LINES / / GREELEY,CO80632 Q a 0 0 0 WELD C.R, 17 \ w v .7Xy►[.�IyjlTj`�IS[IIIIIyN� NUNN TELEPHONE CO. 7321 E.88THAVE.,SUITE2oo w al CD 1O (WELD COUNTY) ( ) EXISTING / 1� BURIED WATER UNE L.G.EVERIST,INC. HENDERSON,CO80640 = W - BUILDING (TYP.)/ I / �Q `n o C \J �/\ W W W W W W W V (4 * W W W W W W J W W W 4 J• W + `-� O `-�/ W J W W W . w W Q W + W W + + W W W W + 1 0 Q O Q ' W W W W W W W + W W * W V. J �! W W W W \ G �W W J �/ W W !•1 /' • W W J• W W J. W J. J. Q Q C Y W W 4, W / `' V' iiPIW W N O R T H W W + W Q O G Q W w G `W + w L L W + W W W Q W ,• ,V - ' W W W W V W W W W W _ .. +1 ' W4 � W. + W W W W 0 C W W W W W 4 / W W V •W W .. „ 5g ryp S W W ill, W W W O /Th C Q W W Q Q '• W J. W W W W W W ) Q O Q C W W W W W W /47/ W W • W W W W . W V Si! ` Llij W w ) W W W n° Q W W W * W W W W + W W W W W W W W W G, 0 /__\ C G + W W 070 W + W W + W W W W W w W W * Q O Q C L W W W W W W W W /// W W J �H W W W W ' W W W W * W W N. // W W i Q Q W W W W W W W Q Q V 0 V W w W / W W �j p �O t W W W W W W W * W W� `�i W /W/ W 0 0 W W W W W W W 0 0 0 0 0 0 - W W W W J 1600 0 `•00 1200 1800 ,'— W W W W W W W W W W W W W W Y W L G W W W W 4 W W G O O O G O W W W / W I I II I I I `-'y W W W W W w W W W W w W W * W G W W W .4 W W W W O O O O W W w W V l lnV,O W W W W W W W — W w W Wj W W W W O O ( W W W W W W W W W . O �-+ O O C W �. W W IN FEET / (...._-r.")) �J O WI W W W W V. W W J. W " W W W W W W W -, O 0 W W W W W W W W W W W O O 1Q 0 0 O 04 W W W W// J 1 inch = 600 ft. G '" V W W Q * Fe W W W W W 0 0 " W W + W W W W W + , 0 0 0 + W W W + 4 I— Q 00 /� ( �W W W W W W W W Q W W W W W W W W * W • Q Q Q Q W W W * W c/ 1-2; 2 � Q W W W W w W W W W ry W W W W W� O O 0 `w W w w W + W w W w W W W W W W W W W W 0 O 0 0 0 O ( ) / W W W W • W W W Wei J LEGEND. Q .,. •�..' r f Q W W W W W W W Q Q W W W W W W W W W O 0 O G W VY W W W W ��1 LSO Q ` W W W W W , 0 , L, W W W W W W W W W D , 0 , 0 , 0 ,O " W W W W J 0- W W., .`/ �G W J. W W W Q J. W W W W * W G G O G W W � PERMIT BOUNDARY � ■ ■ O • i Gi W W W W W W ^) G ` V �/ V (/- W W W G G G G W W W J U W _ 1� O "" W + w W W Jr - G G O `� 4 W W W /� G O Q O W W +Y E W W W /W _ W W W + W W G Q O Q G - W W W , G G G (/�) EXISTING ROAD WL W W I W W G '... W W W W W W O G 0001000 '- " 000 Q O O O \ / \ • W W W W J I W W W W W + W w W W W W O Q �/ Q W `.� W` W� O O Q O Q /0-� Q Q Q �\ Q O Q O Q W W W W W J CNI ii N W W w W W w O ` G O / W W W W W W W -.Q 0 G �{ G G G w Q w J SOILS LEGEND W + W W I W W W W Q v ( .0,. • ( W W W W W W W w �`JJJ V� �./w\ ''."")"'''..../....\ O O \ W W ry \J L/ i mss/ l`/V/J O 4, 4' W W W W W W W . Q C W W W W W W W W W * W W O W J ' r .v W W IW I W W W W W w W + W W W W W W Q�V 4•1� Q Q wv W �/ W ,- w W W W w W W W W + W W w W W W �\ +O W W VG C ` W J � Altvan fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 ` I— ` . W W WI W I W W W W W W W W '�b3% �' • G O G O W W W W 4 W W W W W W W J 0 percent slopes M + W W W W W W W W W + t'� • S, G G O O G Q ` L '. W W W + W W W W W w + + O W W W W W W W W W W W W W `-� Q.' 0 O 0 O W W W W W W W W W W W ,--� C - N % W 1 W W W W W w w W �"' r W • Q Q Q Q Q W w W W w W W W W 4 Ascalon fine sandy loam, 0 to W W W W I — w W w O G G G G O w W W 6 percent slopes W W W `^v' O LL?.1 y . I .W + . W W W W W W W W W W W P Q Q Q Q Q C + W W W W W W W W W W W b ��W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W i •0 Q Q 00 W W W W W w W W W : : : J WWWWWWWW W 4 20sjelly sandyloam 5 W J. WWWW + + + + v G G to 20 percent slopes + + + U , .' I W I W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W •_,G Q L . W W W W W W W JI W W W P ,.5,'W 1 W W w W W W W W W W W W W W W W W ._fie "' 11 Q Q W W W W W W W W W W' * J L 1 � _ W Ap, •W 4 + W W + W W + W W W W * W W W W W W + W W W + W W + W O �1- "'�_ O 0 29 Haverson loam, 0 to 3 percent ��U ea W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W * W W 0 0 Q 0 C * W W W * * W J slopes 7( )n Q W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W w W W W W W + O G O p O W W W W W W Z W J. I W W 4- W W W W W W W W W 4 W W W W W W W W \ ) O 0 O G O 5,_ W W W W W V W W W I w W W W W W W W w W W W W W W W W W W W W O Q �` G Q O O V• W W 47 Otero sandy loam, 3 t0 9 %/ /� 5 L • I[ V, W W W + W + W W W w W W W W W W + W w / Q 1/'1 Q Q • Q +`w W W J percent slopes J W W { I1I W W * W W W W W W W +4 W W W * W W W W W 4 ) 00 Q �..• Q. W W * 1 3W I V+ W W W W W W W W * W * W W W * W W W W 0 G G O/ W V J V �/ V k -,•_ I1 W W W W W W w W W W W W w + W W W W W W W ` Q Q O O.,' O 51 Peetz gravelly sandy loam, 5 to Q G C •'45p W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W / 0 , 0 , 0 , 0 „: 20 percent slopes ) Q Z N « N G C\ - I W W W W W W * W W + W W W * * 4 W W W W + 7 Cr G O U t G \ / Q c \J o'• W W W w W W W W W W W W W W W W W w W W W W W V' W W W W w W W I, W W W W Q Q Q Q C� Q Q Q C p \\\\\ 54 Platner loam, 0 to 3 percent W " � OQ11dOQGQ W W W W w w G G O C slopes U W W W W W W W W W + W ■ L-• •W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W O G O m i 11 O Q G Q G Q `/ V ,y W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W ) G Q O Q O Q J ♦♦♦♦♦ CL in \ O O O O `� + W + W + W + W W W + + W W * 0 Q •f•Q Q CL Ct A ' ♦♦ n 0 Q Q L W W W W W W W W W W w W w W W W W J 0 Q Q Q ` NOTES. X \ J !�) Q Q W •W W w W W W W W W W W W '•,-/ O O (/�) G ❑ 3 O ♦♦♦♦� ♦♦♦ ♦ + G O ` y W + W + W + W W + W W W W W + ( 1 G'✓✓✓. G '`/ OIX ►♦♦` ♦♦ 0 Q Q W W W + W.� W W W W * W W W W J Q •44 0 Q 1. Traditional organic topsoil on most of the site is thin or 2 O O ♦♦�► ♦♦ W W W W - J y W W W + 1 non—existent. CC 0 a x ♦ ♦ ♦ + ♦♦ � OOG � OvOVO 0 (__/ W W W W W W W W --' r\ ' �_,i• _�.GQ w J U ♦♦ ♦ + ♦♦ 0 G G G , O C2 W W W W W w w W W W Q Q AN G 0_ J ❑ g ♦♦♦� + ♦♦ Q Q Q G Lr W W W W W W W W + W + O Q (� G 2. Majority of the soils in the proposed permit area Altvan and w w 3 ♦♦� ♦♦ 4- + ♦ (J" Q G ♦ G L, ' Q , Ascalon fine sandy looms and Peetz gravely sandy loam. (N Z Lu 3 ♦♦♦♦♦. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ + + ♦ G G ®♦♦♦♦♦ O .. W * w W * W W w W W W * J. W W W W W '- , r_\ V0 W W W W W ♦ ♦, ♦♦♦♦ + + G G 0 G ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ,,-.\ G W W W W W + W W + Q /-‘, �� 3. Mobile soil particles, such as silt and clay, have eroded from Z ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦� ♦� I- + + p ç ♦♦� ♦♦ Q W W W W W * W W W W 4 J G higher topographic positions and re—deposited in lower areas, Q 0 \ Q * * * * * W W * W •" \.J Q G Q therefore, swale areas may have finer textured soils than J O I + * + + + + + + + + + + ♦ ♦�♦♦ ♦♦♦ -� C, w W W Q G - .0 G ^ ridgetops. D 0 CC r I + + + + � + + + ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ OGOQOQOQOQOQOQGo O � � C + + ct I- + + + O + + + + -r ♦�♦ ♦ r) Q G G G O w ♦♦♦ �♦� Q _ n ( Q Q / ,2_ Z 6- N ♦ ♦ \ + 7344‘s � s�i �♦�,♦♦♦♦'--- O9' ` o ♦♦� �► � 5 + � + , x♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦ .._>___,,,,n,____,/,_ 9\---A )o p, ♦♦i♦�'�♦i♦i♦i♦iii , + + , ♦�►�►♦��♦i♦i♦i ♦i♦i♦i♦i♦♦♦i♦i®i♦`i�► /----4, _ • - „ NORTH ^y 2+ /G 600 0 600 1200 1800 I ' Liti /j I--i I I I I o w ``' /j/ ( IN FEET ) _C2 4 / 1 inch = 600 ft. - ci / / CI W- / / NO ‘7c „ (f....).1)(1) -''< W • g _-t- -// LEGEND: E ' /�j/ `4. \` I PERMIT BOUNDARY ■ ■ "�� ♦, EXISTING ROAD - - N If( / _ IW N y 4, y `, �E' W.--y' .I' y M G N - - SOILS LEGEND ' Q I L' y y y y y ` i .,\ y y y y y y y y y y y y' D--. V 4 •M_Lr:-- O o y y W y W y \ .4 ...-4,_ ° N. �_u' + H' u' '' w y J' H' u' y Ni, w W Lone Tree Creek channel and y y y 4, y 4, y\ `w - Yom'; y `\11. �\` y 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, y 4, y 4, y 4, bottom of drainage system contains 7 `\ ' ~ r. N low growing sedges and rushes CO ✓ l J y J J y y ti.,�v y J' y 4' d' 4 4 4, 4Y y 4, �\ I i oft intermixed with thicker growth ofI— y y y y y y y yo. _ y y y y y y W y y Blue Grama and other grasses. W 1 * y y y y y y W 4, _ W ``,...Iv , \ . y y y y y y y y H' y 7 y '' y y '4' '4' y APPROXIMATE '' �.` - y y y y 4, y 4, y y Isolated patches of riparian trees w rn �� ,T and shrubs (i.e. cottonwoods and V U. y y y y y y ,�, TOP OF BANK y ., 4, � ;"'��.:.._ _-�_, y 4, y APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE ,� W W . ,� marsh elder) are found in more LONE TREE CREEK ` w , IN' y '1' y H' 4l' '4' y 14 �' y 'I' v' '4' '4' "` \`.4\ "Y y V, 'V sv W v' protected areas of the drainage. W W 4, d' J' J' �I' J' 4, '4, '' y d' y '1' N' W .\ � a y y y y y 4, z \ r 4' J' W y y y 4Y J' y J' y H' 4, 4 4 4, Ji \\ '', 4 y W W W y o U land areas s ea covered with I 4' >- W y W y H' 4' 4, y y 4, W W 4, y y 4, y `\\ is of W y y V' y ` P P Y range and prairie grosses such as y 4, 4, y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y `\ s'4 \ y y y 4, 4, y W Blue Grama, Buffalo Grass, Western y y W 4 y y y y y 4, ', 4, 4I' ', H' H' N' 4' W 4, 4, y \+ r `._\ y 4 4, 4, 4, Wheatgrass, and Prairie Sandreed. d , y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y .4' i y 4' y y W y The height of some grasses may y y y O �' `I' '' 4' 4' 4' '4' y '4' �' `�' 4' `I' '1' �' 4' y 4' ; t.. 11 y y y 4, y reach 12 inches during periods of z y y y y y y y y y y 4, y y y y 4' \� ' , y 4, y maximum growth, but most stands O E• u {- y y y y y y y y 4, y y y y y y y y y I I_ \. y y 4, ,, of grass grow low to the ground. U N xy y y 4, y y 4, y y 4, y 4, 4, y y 4, 4, 4) \\y 4, 4, 4, y W n general, less than 50 percent of J , - ` ii the ground is covered by vegetation. W o 1 y y y 4 y 4, y y y y y 4' y y y y y y . a `\y y +I' J' xy y y y �1' �l' 4, �I' 4, W �l' �l' y W W W y W �. t ``-.Pe` 4, N' y Q n/ 0 rn w W y y 4, y y y y y y 4' d, y y '' y y .I' A:f. ` y y � I Q < % A 1.1 .4, '' J' .1' 4I' 4' 4- 4' mil' J' " 4, J' J' d' •Y J' y J' VI.... `.. - !` \ U 0 a S �. 4' .�. 4. y �Y 4. y �. 4. y �l' .1' .�' y 4. .�. �L y \\ +` �::. i_\y\\y y JI W w J 0 `o J a ▪ '5 4' '' y y y y y y 4, y y y y y '' J' N' 4 4I'\ \ S WELD C.R. 17 �' ` Z re `. y r -y ry y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y '4' NOTES: S Z • ¢ I W y 'I' W y 'i' W y W W- W W y '1' y 4, y y 'I' J' W ` ` .1'\� II O ci .y y .I' '' * * 41' J' * WELD C.R. 126 - y y y y r' y J' .I. 4' .4' ' a, \ J O llo \ 1. Vegetation within the proposed permit area is generally D o• 7 y 4' `, 4' y `'' y y y 4' 4 4 y y .' 'y 4' 4' 4 4 \\;? I"\\ classified as being part of the High Plains shortgrass prairie C� N y y J' y W y W H' 4l' '4' H' H' y H' u' 1I' y y v' W y W y y W Ai` �\ ecoregion. W CZ I il J' J' * `l' W J' 4, W 4, 4, y 4, J' 4, J' J' J' 4, J' 4, 4, * 4 \ `\ o Q \\ 2. Disturbance to vegetation within the proposed permit area is z 63 A E OI�E =UHF a�iE oI-IE�—�"��—oHC o ��►+ limited to previous grazing by the owner's bison and cattle X --oiCU CA, — I To---T- 4=-7,,--r__. — � herds. �, L6- G .41..44P, p ix• In = o p `" EXISTING / Cr) o BUILDING (TYP.) / / J o WELD C.R. 17 / F" ' / � o `n o 4 NORTH �� h W I'C' '-'7'7-----'7 NV 1QOQ 0 1000 2000 3000 I I �� w w ( IN FEET ) `� 1 inch = 1000 ft. ci �H ¢ t: i LEGEND: (•...7....i-asiD o // PERMIT BOUNDARY ■ ■ // 0. W0 // OFFSET LINE • o 0 ``\.` T\�� — 600' EXISTING ROAD - - - E \ t � - // _ _ _ _ _ _ _ N �\ �.7....-->, \ EXISTING STREAM/CREEK w ii.,,,.n •iii �" W.14 N EXISTING � `\ ` \� ~ 1 _ EXISTING STRUCTURE I ri BUILDING (TYP.) `\ L �,/ 0 ` ' \__ �� - _ I DOMESTIC WELL WITH PERMIT No. \ - , \(6491 .=.,1 0. ` .0 41*3 • = w BUILDING (TYP.) 9 r5 \ �`., I 1. Lone Tree Creek, an ephemeral drainage, does not have an associated regulatory floodplain within the proposed permit w r/ I I APPROXIMATE �� ` �. f area. LL I TOP OF BANK \ _` 2. Because of the incised nature of the creek, wetland w S • . Vs I communities appear to be restricted to the channel and I— W 600'--21 `x ',.�` w I immediately adjacent areas, with very steep and rapid w \►\ transitions to uplands. z I APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE j ► �i -� I-...-600' 3. Several shallow swales and head—cut erosion gullies drain to LONE TREE CREEK I , t I Lone Tree Creek within the proposed permit area, but no i = �• I apparent defined channels or wetlands exist within these swales g I 1 I • and gullies. APPROXIMATE \\'i �`x H I 4. Although wells for domestic purposes are within 600 feet of �' I the proposed permit area, the proposed mining operation does LIMITS OF MINING 11 _ _e` N\\ w not anticipate encountering groundwater and no impacts to the Z 5 ' surrounding groundwater hydrology and wells are expected. O a " Lk....----WELD C.R. 17 ` J ;.� , \\ , REGISTERED WELLS W N `,, i WITHIN 600' OF PERMIT BOUNDARY Q Et o �„ n ()lar O _14,6_, ..C.16 ._ 0 — I= Q cl 3 to � ' ---- : I C U L� a '?2,9 5Ei'. �/ oo WELD C.R. 126 '•'`'_ ,�� Permit W J oo / �;,,3, Owner No. Current Status Use J o 1 � WELD C.R. 17 J W w ',1 / / U Newbold,David N } / EE Packwood& Domestic& N— Z r2 w G L 600' ❑ Gertrude 99038 Well Constructed Stock z x EXISTING /�/ Log Q BUILDING (TYP.) ( ❑❑ ❑LLJt. Newbold,David 99039 Well Constructed Domestic& Q U c ,y_, ,c, Packwood& Stock D EXISTING ( ❑-I 1 Gertrude (0 0, ix BUILDING (TYP.) I ®■ w i I Browne, 195935 Well Constructed Household Use 11 6 o w I ❑L' C Jeff Only 63 0 RHI i II - t1p Skerjanec, 241561 Well Constructed Domestic m LA. IHarold r, Z 4 I ril l 0 N U_ x O J ❑❑ ❑❑ l H zt. Z .01 w U CO Q I I I I II IIII • /, �, I I I _ ��, NORTH G I \I• of' IOC TRIASSOC.aeooii • // \ `� —.__ i� GRT ASS .ESUT. 1 ' I •••••%<•... \ _ ---- m so- ` Ii \\ _ •••• ...• 9/ \ • _ 300 0 300 600 900 • • —_ 1 • / •/ \ •\ I (IN FEET) • ) • I , nch_ 300 a , r - I• ��..�,.c\ W LEGEND: I I �..� / / '° I PERU IT BOUNDARY .. \ \ ---------�'--- .!/ ,� —-- 5 -- / � 1 (t WITS OF MINING —•—•— �•♦y `\ r t I u I EIDSNNG ROAD '� • I . . • ''• `\ \ E%IsONC 10 FOOT CONTOUR — KILO _ • •' _-_�-------.� _ •• • pro \ bs Na so FOOT ccNTouR Kaso- � ••• ,,f/� • __ • \ \ \ • ; WRING gRECRCN ell \ \ y 1 NOTES: I __ I 'V \ t The Armes.] up omit toundo�3 oc es00 eent�fe.O imotly JJ I } 11 r r Pwmnea ro. T,dtER RT • — _ --- _---- �� rn ninq. Roamer.the&tooted land boundary.,,.ninny follow. (IMT900-DD$) ``\� • �Y 50•'YM. t t1 / future 11111 boundary pot eat roiling aperatltOO 1*0 matbrl oC11HtIK end ' + `I• an SETBACK I 1 ,/ ,. Anon riot a.lwb4 by mining may b.astwbed by ecp.ss '• roods,stoapa..(eteria processing.or bxlfllwq and ether . 1 WNdIG°m1➢uT4 -- "- • —1 — --\\' •---- _ �_ oreclamation 'i s.ltw es related ae0 tonne olrer 14remaining 01 of.on•e.;s<onalat 3. Selbea.hpn tA!man♦pl leg.OI 060 t.lM red b♦d O • .♦• ••`a �TOPSOE/OVLT'BUROEN � A applicant INN to SO 1eei ce grcct.. Iw.s n�^own4 by IM y • I I • • STOCKPILES a r',:.l5.un'i � . It.m.owned by the.pPacent ar Property o .located•Rhin I •••• 'u NN p..1st e♦a.aeh Cl an-Imp.ov 0 rope.,Imo...wan • ♦• 1 tads end associated pump°,and o1Mr structures may be IR 4- 1 •` IAmo.4..........do.n9(Yong pnd r.tlomotlm III I I ♦♦ 1 5 Trot pits hove verified that c0mm..Ner dpoelts o1 rood and .516 ♦ / 1141111 I f\ yew+e•l.t p l0 Z5 tell hero•m.tatpce 01 1F!youmd. 1:.'.I _ •V! `•�'S 6 G Owoi.r N non.y.ct4 Io D♦sKounl.r♦d Ourinq mMlnq._II\• I I __ --_-_ • I4411, `_ 1 yr.inq mining 1 be totem to Ion.tree Creek drainage. 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Bt1El G(iW-)EXISTINGJ O O • (POVORE VALLEY REA) I I .� u RUINED FmER OPiCS LINES / b 1 �� OVERBURDEN V Q -a/ WELL C.R.,7 , (NUNN TELEPHONE CO.) / I I \\ �(11EAD COUNTY) // // ^ Cr I I F. / I I I S'-LC W CL II QO ..+'� ts'-zc Ce I 1 Q—_ T I r 1 I EA11010. D PIT— ` // II I tlOttOAt ptADC J 70 DRAIN LONE TREE E)ATe- 'embev.2.:.' MCREEK CMANNCL Drawn. C. Sr'oo do'i b Job No 0 BORDERING LONE TREE CREEK Design: B s=1`l.,ER t 1. Checked F S�riNE1EELE¢: if-TX Sheet'. xb 5III: 5 EXHIBIT D Mining Plan The proposed Mined Land Reclamation Board (MLRB) Connell Carr Pit permit area is adjacent to the existing Tucker Aggregate Pit (M-1980-002) operation, which supplies aggregate construction materials to much of northern Colorado. The proposed Connell Carr Pit permit area contains substantiated aggregate resources to continue the supply in this region of Colorado. As resources diminish in the Tucker Aggregate Pit, new supplies from the proposed Connell Carr Pit will continue to provide construction materials to meet the northern Colorado demand. Introduction and Overview The proposed Connell Can Pit permit area is currently owned by Terry Grazing Association (in association with JRT Limited Partnership) and consists of rangeland utilized by the owner's cattle and bison operations. The property is located in the northeast corner of Weld County Roads 17 and 126. The site contains short grass prairie upland areas and approximately 6,000 feet of Lone Tree Creek, an ephemeral drainage that flows from the northwest to southeast through the property. In general, the channel of Lone Tree Creek, an ephemeral drainage, lies approximately 15 to 25 feet below the surrounding upland elevation. In areas, the drainage system is wide and contains terraces that drop gently from the surrounding rangeland to the drainage bottom. In other areas the drainage is narrow with a near vertical slope extending from the upland area to the creek channel. The upland rangeland is relatively flat with shallow land form terraces rising to the southwest of Lone Tree Creek and more substantial bluffs climbing to the northeast. The terraces and mining area southwest of the creek is patterned by swales and erosion gullies that drain toward Lone Tree Creek. Perrrrt Boundary Definition The proposed permit boundary is consistent with the property parcel boundaries on the west, south, and east sides. These parcel boundaries are also defined by the section lines for Section 21 (T11N, R67W). The site is also bound by Weld County Road 17 to the west and Weld County Road 126 to the south. The northern permit boundary is defined by the extent of the aggregate reserve, but generally bisects the northern half of Section 21. The proposed permit boundary includes lands on both the north and south side of the Lone Tree Creek drainage. Since the permit boundary will mostly follow site parcel lines, the boundary will extend to the center line of Weld County Roads 17 and 126. In the northwest corner of the proposed site, the permit boundary will abut the existing Tucker Aggregate Pit (M-1980-002) permit boundary. Although mining disturbances will be setback from road and utility right-of-ways and easements, the location of the permit boundary will allow for necessary site access roads or other disturbances adjacent to the roadways. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Responses Affected Land Boundary Definition The proposed permit boundary will encompass approximately 456.0 acres with only about 382 acres currently planned for mining. However, the affected land boundary essentially follows the permit boundary to allow for reclamation activities and future potential mining operations. Areas not disturbed by mining may be disturbed by access roads, stockpiles, material processing, or backfilling and other reclamation related activities. The remaining area will consist of setbacks and road and utility right-of-ways. Land Uc s The proposed permit area currently consists of rangeland utilized by the owner's cattle and bison operations. With the exception of the community of Carr, properties surrounding the proposed Connell Carr Pit site are primarily rural agricultural non-irrigated rangeland. The community of Can includes approximately 30 to 40 semi-rural residential home lots southeast of the site. Further southeast is a permitted aggregate mining property (M-1988-048) and railroad load-out yard. Items owned by the applicant or property owner located within the proposed permit area such as un-improved roads, fences, water wells and associated pumps, and other structures may be removed or relocated during mining and reclamation. There are no established oil and gas wells, tank batteries, or other associated facilities located on the property. The interior of the property does not contain structures, easements, or right-of-ways not owned by the applicant or property owner. Several utility structures and associated easements and right-of-ways are located on the edges of the property or immediately adjacent to the proposed permit boundary including Nunn Telephone Company communication lines, Weld County road right-of-ways, Platte River Power Authority gas line, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association high-voltage transmission lines, and Poudre Valley REA power lines (see Exhibit C-1, Existing Conditions Map). None of the easements, right-of-ways, or associated structures are expected to be negatively affected by mining or reclamation operations. Nature of Deposit to be Mined The proposed permit area is located where the northern edge of the Colorado Piedmont transitions up to the High Plains of southern Wyoming. The western most boundary of the Lone Tree Creek basin originates in the Laramie Range of the Rocky Mountains and drains southeast across the relatively flat High Plains and down through the gently rolling topography of the Colorado Piedmont. Aggregate materials within the proposed permit area are composed of Pliocene and Pleistocene terrace deposits along the Lone Tree Creek drainage system. The terrace deposits extend from the surface or near-surface to a variable depth of 5 to 25 feet below the ground surface. Deposition was most likely created by streams that had been rejuvenated as a result of uplift at the close of the Tertiary period and increased water supply during the Pleistocene epoch. The under-lying Tertiary sedimentary rocks that include consolidated sand and gravel conglomerates Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Response were eroded, and the process of cutting and filling of channels was so widespread that gravel and sand were deposited in sheet-like beds. The principal streams eroded into the bedrock, cutting and building terraces along the channels. More recent streams, such as Lone Tree Creek in the proposed permit area, have cut through the highly erodible over-lying unconsolidated material in most areas and do not generally have associated alluvial deposition. Traditional organic topsoil on most of the site is thin or non-existent, ranging from 0 to 6 inches thick. Most of the soils are shallow to deep loams that are well drained. Over most of the identified sand and gravel deposit is a loamy, wind-mixed veneer layer of soil overburden material varying in depth from 0 to 6 feet. The soil overburden material likely developed from alluvial and eolian deposits of clay, silts, and sands. Over time, erosive forces of wind and water have influenced the soils on the site. Mobile soil particles, such as silt and clay, have eroded from higher topographic positions and have been re-deposited in lower areas. Therefore, swale areas may have finer textured soils than ridgetops. The aggregate deposits and loamy soil overburden material are underlain by a variable pattern of shale and sandstone parent materials. Mine Phasing Connell Resources anticipates mining and reclaiming the proposed Connell Carr Pit site in approximately 15 years. However, the rate of mining and overall life of the mine is dependent on several factors including product demand. Test pits have verified that commercial deposits of sand and gravel exist up to 25 feet below the surface of the ground. In addition to the commercial sand and gravel materials, clay, silt, and other non-marketable materials excavated from the proposed permit area will be used on-site for reclamation. The mining plan currently includes mining in two phases; the first phase south of Lone Tree Creek and the second phase north of the creek (see Exhibit C-5, Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map). Phase I (288 acres) will be mined from the northwest to the southeast. When Phase I is complete, a temporary crossing will be established through the Lone Tree Creek drainage and Phase II (94 acres) will be mined from east to west. All necessary permits will be obtained and any special construction techniques will be used to reduce impacts and create a stable crossing through the ephemeral drainage. Mining will not occur within the Lone Tree Creek channel. Even though the proposed permit area will be mined in only two phases, integration of mining and reclamation is still applicable. In general, as the pit reaches its maximum depth and edges are completed, they will be backfilled and reclaimed. In areas where the final pit depth has been achieved and operations are no longer present, backfilling and reclamation of pit walls will extend onto the floor. Rough contouring of the pit floor with the Lone Tree Creek drainage will take place during mining while fine contouring and establishing final drainage patterns will be one of the last steps in the reclamation process. The contour blending will avoid steep transitions and create a topography that produces a smooth, relatively low velocity flow from the mined area to the adjacent creek drainage system. Overland flow patterns will be incorporated into this transition so as to connect the pit floor with existing shallow drainage swales. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Responses Mining Methods Groundwater is not expected to be encountered during mining and the deposit will be dry mined. Mining will proceed by first stripping and stockpiling topsoils and overburden. This includes the upper 0 to 6 inches of topsoil and 0 to 6 feet of overburden. All topsoil shall be stockpiled for use in fmal pit reclamation. The exposed gravel will then be removed in lifts and transported to the processing facility. Since the material is unconsolidated deposits,no blasting is required. The Lone Tree Creek drainage does not have an associated regulatory floodplain within the proposed permit area. Because of the incised nature of the creek,wetland communities appear to be restricted to the channel and immediately adjacent areas, with a very steep and rapid transition to uplands. Mining will, therefore, occur adjacent to the creek drainage. A variable excavation buffer will leave enough elevation and distance to not disturb the creek channel and associated wetlands and minimize flooding of the pit floor during periods when the creek flows. Unlike most rivers and streams along the Front Range of Colorado, very little or no alluvial sand and gravel deposits are associated with the Lone Tree Creek channel. However, in some areas, the terrace deposits occur right up to the high and steep embankment of the incised creek channel. In these upland areas, aggregate will be excavated from the embankment, lowering the adjacent land surface to match the depth of the pit floor without disturbing the creek channel (see Exhibit C-5, Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map). Earth Moving Areas to be mined are prepared by removal of topsoil and overburden. Each preparation area may be as much as 100 feet wide. Usually, only enough area is stripped and prepared to provide the estimated needs for the next 10 to 14 months of mining. Where it is found, surface topsoil material will be stripped separate from the underlying, deeper subsoil or overburden material. This topsoil layer contains most of the soils organic matter and will be stockpiled separately for use in reclamation. Once the surface layer has been removed, the rest of the overburden will be stripped and stockpiled separate from the surface layer. The active mining face will extend no more than 1,000 feet in length. During mining and prior to reclamation, the mine walls will be a nearly vertical to '/2H:1 V slope (see Exhibit C-5, Pre- Mining/Mining Plan Map). Mining will progress down to the depth of quality aggregate material or 5 to 25 feet below the surface. As the mining face progresses, pit sidewalls will behind the mining activities will reclaimed. So reclamation activities do not interfere with mining operations, pit sidewalls may extend 500 feet behind the active mining face without being reclaimed. The aggregate material will be recovered using equipment typical for sand and gravel mining operations. Earth moving equipment may include, but are not limited to dozers, loaders, scrapers, and excavators. The aggregate material from the pit will be temporarily stockpiled within the pit or transported directly to the processing facility. During mining and reclamation activities,watering trucks for dust control will be used as needed. Setbacks from the mine pit top of slope to the proposed permit boundary or man-made structures not owned by the applicant shall be 50 feet or greater. To mitigate stability risks adjacent to man-made structures not owned by the applicant, the mine pit top of slope setback shall be Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Responses 50 feet or three (3) times the pit depth, whichever is greatest, unless an agreement is obtained from the property owner or an engineering slope stability analysis is performed. Setbacks from near vertical mining excavations to the permit boundary will be 50 feet or twice the adjacent pit depth, whichever is greatest. Setbacks will also be maintained for potential side slope reclamation if"cut and fill" sloping is required, as discussed further in Exhibit E, Reclamation Plan. The need for "cut and fill" reclamation will be determined during the mining operation once overburden quantities and general pit depths are verified. Topsoil and overburden material excavated from the pit will be stockpiled and used for backfilling mine pit slopes and other reclamation activities. The non-marketable material stockpiles will be created adjacent to the areas that will be backfilled, but not within the Lone Tree Creek drainage area susceptible to flooding. When sufficient material is available in the stockpile, the material will be backfilled into previously mined areas. The side slopes of the mine pit will be backfilled, graded to a minimum 3H:1V slope, and seeded as mining progresses. Approximately 22,000 feet of pit side slopes will be created during mining. Since reclamation is anticipated to be concurrent with mining operations, the actual length of side slope requiring backfilling and grading at any point in time is expected to be far less than 22,000 feet. Although the pit depth is estimated to be between 5 and 25 feet, the majority of the pit depth is anticipated to be near 10 feet, therefore, the average side slope is expected to be approximately 15 feet high. Once backfilling and final grading has been completed in an area, the top of the slope and the side slopes will be seeded as soon as practicable (based on first available seeding season). Since reclamation will take place concurrently with mining, large and long-term topsoil and overburden stockpiling is not anticipated. Topsoil and overburden stockpiles will be configured to have side-slopes no steeper than 211:1V. If the stockpiles are inactive for more than one growing season they will be seeded with the fast growing grass seed mixture in the table below. However, since the stockpile materials will continually be used for reclamation, the stockpiles will likely be disturbed on a frequent basis and seeding the stockpiles may not be practical during the course of the operation. If stockpile seeding is not used, surface roughening will be maintained to limit wind and water erosion. Stockpile Grass Seed M ixture Rate Grass Species (Ibs PLS/acre) Intermediate Wheatgrass 5.0 Blue Grama 1.0 White Sweetclover 1.25 Rates are for broadcast seeding. In order to gain an understanding of the extent of the mining operation, it is helpful to know the acres disturbed by different aspects of the mining operation. Each aspect is listed in the Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Response following table with associated disturbed area. The table illustrates a point in time where the mining disturbance could be at its maximum. At the proposed Connell Carr Pit site, it is assumed that the mining disturbance will be at its greatest midway through Phase I. During this scenario, no reclamation will have been performed on the active mining face, approximately 500 feet of side slope on both sides of the mining face, and about half of the exposed pit bottom. Since backfilling side slopes and the active mining face to a minimum 3H:1 V slopes is more costly than "cut and fill" sloping, backfilling will be used to estimate reclamation costs (see Exhibit L). Mine Operation Aspects and Disturbance Areas Aspect M fining Operation Area Disturbed Active Mining Area: 1. Near vertical active mining face and 100-foot wide pre- A stripped area in anticipation of mining. 13.8 2. Near vertical un-reclaimed pit side slopes. 3. Un-reclaimed pit floor. Partially Reclaimed Mining Area: E3 1. Pit side slopes backfilled to 3H:1V. 26.1 2. Partially reclaimed pit floor. Misoallaneous Disturbed Areas 1. Scale house and maintenance building area. 2. Internal haul roads. 2.0 3. Main site access road. Final Reclamation: D 1. Seeding. NA 2. Re-seeding Total Disturbed Area 41.9 Diversions and lrrpoundments The existing grade of the proposed permit area generally drains to the existing Lone Tree Creek drainage. Stormwater that falls directly on disturbed areas will be generally drain to the mine pit and allowed to infiltrate. The active mine pit will effectively contain stormwater flows and prevent surface runoff from disturbed areas of the site. Stormwater not encountering disturbed areas will be allowed to drain to Lone Tree Creek. Material Processing and Associated Facilities A portable processing facility for product crushing and screening will be brought to the site and used as needed. The facility will be located within the pit close to where active mining is occurring. A fueling/lubricating station, generators, and outdoor storage may also be located near the portable processing facility. Pit run material will be hauled or conveyed to the Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Responses processing plant where raw material and product stockpiles will be located. Alternatively, the material may be hauled off-site as pit run for direct use or processing elsewhere. In addition to the portable processing facility, a portable asphalt plant may also be used on the site as needed. The asphalt plant would be located in the mine pit near the portable processing facility to minimize material handling and hauling distances. A mine office/scale house trailer and mine equipment maintenance building will be established near the site entrance. The office/scale house and maintenance building area may be used for employee parking, equipment fueling/lubricating, or equipment storage. Commodities to be Mined and Intended Use Sand and gravel for use as construction materials will be the primary products produced from the proposed Connell Carr Pit site. Test pits have verified that commercial deposits of sand and gravel exist up to 25 feet below the surface of the ground. In addition to the commercial sand and gravel materials, clay, silt, and other non-marketable topsoil and overburden materials will be used on-site to for reclamation. Use of Explosives Since the material is unconsolidated deposits, no explosives or blasting is required. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Responses EXHIBIT E Reclamation Plan This plan covers the proposed Connell Can Pit and does not change the existing Tucker Aggregate Pit (M-1980-002) operation reclamation plan. Final Proposed Land Use The current land use for the Connell Can Pit property is rangeland. The use of this land is not expected to change. Most of the land surrounding the proposed permit area has similar uses of rangeland and open space. With so much open, undeveloped land in the surrounding area, maintaining this land as rangeland is consistent with the more regional land uses. General Overview of the Reclamation Plan Reclamation of the proposed permit area is fairly straightforward. Much of the pit, after mining, will contain a pit floor that gently slopes toward Lone Tree Creek. The pit floor will be blended into the Lone Tree Creek valley and drainage and will be connected to existing drainages. Reclaimed mine pit side slopes will be created from backfill with overburden and, if necessary, a combination of"cut and fill" so as to preserve overburden for use in establishing a plant growth medium elsewhere in the reclamation. All areas disturbed by mining activities will be prepared with topsoil and overburden and revegetated during reclamation. Revegetation will generate a blend of grass species and, given suitable precipitation, should produce good vegetation cover over much of the reclaimed site. In general, shallower reclaimed slopes will provide easier access during reclamation and safer access for ranching equipment following mining. Shallower slopes will also aid in establishing vegetation growth and minimize erosion. For this reason, no slopes will be reclaimed any steeper than 3H:1 V. Grading of pit side slopes and the pit bottom will attempt to adhere to the surrounding natural topography and drainage patterns. The mine office/scale house trailer, maintenance building, portable processing facility, asphalt plant, and any other structures associated with mining will be removed from the site during final reclamation activities. Roads not necessary for future access and other disturbed areas will be reclaimed with topsoil and overburden replacement and vegetative cover to stabilize the areas and minimize erosion. Reclamation Measures/Materials Handling All available topsoil material will be used for backfilling. Similar to mining, earth moving equipment may include, but are not limited to dozers, loaders, scrapers, and excavators. Additional farm equipment for grading and seeding may be used for revegetation activities. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Responses Materials Handling- Backfilling The pit floor will receive only enough backfill to create final grading for drainage and to establish a growth medium for revegetation. The pit slopes will require backfilling to achieve final reclaimed slopes of at least 3H:1V (see Exhibit F, Reclamation Plan Map). Because of the pit size and possible limited overburden, it may not be possible to achieve complete side slope reclamation by backfilling with available overburden material. In addition to the side slopes, overburden material may also be required to cover the pit floor for drainage grading and to establish a vegetation growth medium. The result is, depending upon the amount of overburden material recovered and available for reclamation, side slope backfilling may need to be enhanced with an initial "cut and fill" of the near vertical side slopes (see Exhibit F, Reclamation Plan Map). The degree of "cut and fill" required, if any, will be determined during mining as overburden material quantities and pit depths are verified. Materials Handling- Grading The 3H:1V pit side slopes will be graded to transition into the relatively flat pit floor. Grading of the pit floor may leave a subtle rolling topography rather than a completely flat bottom depending on varying depths of the sand and gravel deposit. The variations in topography will not create water catchment areas, but shall be graded to drain freely. The gentle slope of the topography will control water flow and create a variety of microenvironments for vegetation growth. The side slopes will also not be graded smooth, but will contain a low profile ridging pattern that follows the contour. Final grading that leaves this type of ridging pattern helps to capture water for plant growth as well as reduce the velocity of runoff and slope erosion. On these slopes, erosion may present a maintenance issue for the first year or two of revegetation if there are large, drenching thunderstorms, but more normal low intensity thunderstorms should not create more than minor rilling. Blending of the pit into the Lone Tree Creek drainage will be important to prevent pooling of water in the pit bottom and to avoid creating a steep slope at the pit edge that encourages erosion. The final grading of this transition area will blend the topographic contouring from the pit floor with the undisturbed topography beyond the pit edge. Some of this transition area will involve lowering the high, steep embankment associated with the incised creek channel, while other areas will transition into lower terraces that separate the mine excavation from the ephemeral channel (see Exhibit F, Reclamation Plan Map). All backfilling and grading will be done to stabilize the material and control erosion. Final grading and seeding will be done as soon as possible after backfilling, grading, and topsoiling have been completed. There will not be known toxic or hazardous materials in the backfill material. The reclamation will not leave high walls on the property. In addition, there will be no auger holes, excavations,or shafts left on the property. Topsoil and Revegetation The growth medium for revegetation will be a combination of overburden and topsoils. Unfortunately, there is not a large quantity of quality topsoil available at the site. The topsoil is Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Response only marginally different from the overburden, with its main distinction being slightly higher in organic matter. Because of its thin and scarce occurrence, true topsoil stripping will likely incorporate some of the underlying silty clay overburden material. Every effort will be made to separate true topsoil stripping, but even with the incorporation of some overburden material, it is not anticipated that large quantities of the topsoil/overburden growth medium will be available for reclamation. Because of its limited availability, the topsoil/overburden growth medium may not be placed evenly over the entire site. The floor of the pit will likely need less growth medium because moisture accumulation there will help vegetation growth and new soil development. Therefore, only about six inches of the topsoil/overburden growth medium will be placed on the pit floor. The same dressing will be used for areas where stockpiles, access roads, or mining structures have been removed and the underlying material has been scarified in preparation for reclamation. A minimum of one foot of growth medium will be placed on backfilled or otherwise created pit slopes. The extra thickness of growth medium will help to retain moisture on the slopes and provide a deeper rooting zone to help protect against erosion. For slopes created by backfilling, growth medium will go on top of a considerable depth of overburden, but for slopes created from a "cut and fill" approach, the thickness of growth media will be an important top-dressing. When spreading growth medium on slopes, the same requirements for general grading will be followed. Final grading prior to seeding will only follow the contours of the slope, creating ridging patterns that follow the contour, and will never produce tracks up and down the slope. Planting of the site will be done as areas are finished with preparation after grading and spreading topsoil/overburden growth medium. Planting will occur seasonally to allow for timely germination with available moisture and to provide the highest possibility for growth success. If possible,planting will be performed between November and the end of April. Drill seeding is the preferred method for revegetation. Grass seed should be planted with a drill equipped with depth bands and press wheels. On this site, broadcast seeding is not advisable as seed burial would be limited. If broadcast seeding is necessary on moist soils, steep slopes, or in excessively rocky areas, success can be encouraged by broadcasting onto growth medium that is very loose, such as occurs immediately after spreading the plant growth medium. If the seed is broadcast in those circumstances, then the seeded area will be dragged to help bury the seed. At this time, no mulch or fertilizer is being proposed. On west and south facing slopes, mulch may be applied if desired, but only if the mulch is very strongly crimped into the soil. On this site, straw mulch, unless well anchored would most likely just blow away, providing little benefit. If mulch is used, certified weed-less straw mulch at a rate of 2,000 pounds per acre should be applied. No fertilizer is recommended for revegetation of the Connell Carr Pit site. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Responses The reclamation seed mixture was provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service specifically for the proposed permit area and is listed below. Revegetation Seed M ix Species Rate (Ibs PLS/acre) Wheatgrass, Western 4.80 Grama, Sideoats 1.82 Grama, Blue 0.50 Green needlegrass 1.92 Buffalograss (bur) 1.65 TOTAL 10.69 Rates are for drill seeding. If broadcast seeding is used, double seeding rates. If a significant invasion of noxious weeds occurs after seeding, the weeds will be mowed before they can go to seed. The areas will be mowed periodically for additional control as needed. Mechanical control will be used as a first priority. Chemical methods will only be used if no other alternative produces acceptable results. Periodic inspection for noxious weeds, at least once a year early in the season, will be done. The weed inspection will search for not only the expected species but also any new List A or B species introductions. It is likely that non-noxious and List C species will also be found. Non- noxious weeds, which are often native invaders, do not need to be controlled, but if the population of a List C species is controllable then it will be included in the control program. List C noxious species are problematic but are usually not as serious as List B species. List B species in Colorado and utilized for Weld County weed management include: Absinth wormwood, Black henbane, Bouncingbet, Bull thistle, Canada thistle, Chinese clematis, Common tansy, Common teasel, Corn chamomile, Cutleaf teasel, Dalmatian toadflax, Dame's rocket, Diffuse knapweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, Hoary cress, Houndstongue, Jointed goatgrass, Leafy spurge, Mayweed chamomile, Moth mullein, Musk thistle, Oxeye daisy, Perennial pepperweed, Plumeless thistle, Quackgrass, Russian knapweed, Russian-olive, Salt cedar, Scentless chamomile, Scotch thistle, Spotted knapweed, Spurred anoda, Sulfur cinquefoil, Venice mallow, Wild caraway, Yellow nutsedge, and Yellow toadflax. All List A species must be eradicated by law. These weeds include African rue, Bohemian knotweed, Camelthorn, Common crupina, Cypress spurge, Dyer's woad, Elongated mustard, Giant knotweed, Giant salvinia, Hydrilla, Japanese knotweed, meadow knapweed, Mediterranean sage, Medusahead, Myrtle spurge, Orange hawkweed, Purple loosestrife, Rush skeletonweed, Squarrose knapweed, Tansy ragwort, and Yellow starthistle. The current complete list of noxious weed species and local management plans is available from the Weld County Weed Division. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Responses Wildlife Current wildlife conditions and potential impacts are described in Exhibit H, Wildlife Information. Water—General Requirement No groundwater is expected to be encountered in the mining and therefore groundwater in the area should not be affected. Although the pit floor will have a gentle, possibly rolling, topography as described above, discharge from the pit to the Lone Tree Creek drainage will still occur. Since the retention of water in the pit is not allowed under Colorado water law without prior approval, pit floor configurations will keep water draining without reaching high velocities that can cause rapid erosion. The discharge from the pit will be intentionally directed into existing drainageways associated with Lone Tree Creek. Thus, the edge of the pit will likely have not only a horizontal blending to produce smooth slope transitions, but it will be vertically variable to match rises and falls in the topography just beyond the pit edge. Initially, silt fence or other sedimentation best management techniques shall be installed in all significant drainages within about 50 feet of the edge of the affected land. Until the vegetation develops on the pit floor there will be a fair amount of sediment discharge from the regraded and seeded pit floor. These best management practices will aid in reducing the amount of sediment that leaves the affected land. No irrigation will be used in establishing the vegetation, so no water rights are required for those purposes. No water storage will occur in the pit. To minimize the effect on the prevailing hydrologic balance, the operator shall: a. Comply with all applicable Colorado water laws. b. Comply with all applicable Federal and State water quality laws and regulations. c. Comply with all Federal and State requirements for dredge and fill. d. Perform all work to minimize erosion and sediment transport. Current water resource conditions and potential surface water and groundwater impacts are described in Exhibit G, Water Information. Buildings and Structures There are no existing buildings or structures in the proposed permit area and no structures will be left following reclamation. Signs and Markers Permit notification signs will be placed and maintained at the entrance to the operation. The permit boundary will be identified where it is not already identified by fences or suitable markers. All signs and markers will be removed upon permit release. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Responses EXHIBIT F Redamation Plan M ap See attached map. Exhibit F: Reclamation Plan Map Connell Carr Pit DRMS 112 Perrrit Application Page 17 I IIIIIIIII II / /�►1 s \ •/./ ,I NORTH I '�• ' I m �` ii N. /. o� \ I - ` _ o !ao �o - (IN FEET) + \ I 1 inM. .100 ft. / rf �, • \ LEGEND: I /- / I PERMIT BWNOARY •�••� .. .,`_„--- ___ --- —' .- /' \ ! 1 EXISTING ROAD •i•7 \ /II I EXISTING S F001 CONTOUR - \ ••• •• I -i�' - _ \\ II '� E%5RHC 25 FOOT CONTOUR ----8050-- `��\• _ •• ••• • ♦ Vii! ♦• \\ \ \ I PROPOSED 5 FOOT CONIWR 8071- / ••• �\ \ PROPOSED 25 FCIT CONTWR -6070- - 1 7 _�,ti •• `'�\ \\ ''\4. -, •. ... - ,,,... _ NOTES: I `'`� • /` \ I T. .The......., a fetal Imd use TH me eam•a car Pit H II • .1�.� 50'uw. 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II I I``. • I ''` WNMG FLOOR Q MINING UWTS SETBACK ^�'IJf''• 1 •I O• o _ Hui ROW —___ s.I • TYPICAL CUT AND FILL RECLAMATION — _ _ _ pp _— —_ — -- ~ w- I� To / I- -T T t _ — i^ -I'� —f �E `)'-• ••• Lli 1Cr — — F it- 5 WATER LINE OVERHEAD URuiY LINE t /•/ • (L.C.EVERIST.INC.) I O I= \I (PWORE VALLEY REA) - / / ` \._ SD'MIN a ` < RECLA1ED SLOPE I Q BURIED RLEPHONE • / /HISTORIC GROUND Q t{I 8 FILLER OPTICS LINES / .\ TOP SOM. IA J WELD C.R.17 • (NUNN TELEPHONE CO.) / / \�\ � MINING HIDIWALL • �(11EL COUNTY) t o' j 1 f/ Q \ d1 y" y�' w r W Ce rry�t� / f! 5-25 laic 7I TOP SOL LL. 1 r w. r ; i / r I OVERBURDEN '<X' BACKFILL UATERIAL welt 05.005 • /1 I // 1 TYPICAL BACKFILL RECLAMATION -' T ^7 Drawn C. SroAdo,} § .f Design: B , ,s { W Scale Sd•,erIC da-'.*•r Checked Ti SctiEFLSR I Sheet F ! b 1 u1: 1 1 EXHIBIT G Water I nformation The proposed permit area is located in Section 21, Township 11 North, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Weld County, Colorado. The proposed permit area includes 456.0 acres. Introduction Lone Tree Creek, an ephemeral drainage system, bisects the northern portion of the proposed permit area from northwest to southeast. There are no other surface water resources near the site (see Exhibit C-4, Water Resource Map). The Lone Tree Creek drainage does not have an associated regulatory floodplain within the proposed permit area. Because of the incised nature of the creek, wetland communities appear to be restricted to the channel and immediately adjacent areas, with very steep and rapid transitions to uplands. Several shallow swales and head-cut erosion gullies drain to Lone Tree Creek within the proposed permit area, but no apparent defined channels or wetlands exist within these swales and gullies. Groundwater wells for domestic purposes are within 600 feet of the proposed permit area (see Exhibit C-4, Water Resource Map). However, the proposed mining operation does not anticipate encountering groundwater and no impacts to the surrounding groundwater hydrology are expected. Potential Mining and Reclamation Impacts The proposed mining operation will have no affect on site water resources. Water is primarily used for dust control and is trucked from off-site sources. Water use for washing of product materials is not anticipated. As discussed in previous sections, it is not expected to encounter groundwater during mining and stormwater will not be retained in the active mine pit or in the reclaimed pit area. Water Quality Mining and reclamation operations shall comply with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Colorado Discharge Permitting System (CDPS) for stormwater management. A permit will be obtained that includes the continued updating and implementation of a site Stormwater Management Plan designed to prevent the contact and transport of potential contaminants to surface waters by stormwater flows. Due to the absence of large quantities of potential pollutants on site, the mining and reclamation operations will not affect groundwater quality on or off the site. As stated above, mining and reclamation activities shall operate under a CDPS permit and Stormwater Management Plan. The plan provides for regular inspections of potential contaminant areas such as mobile equipment and fuel or lubricant storage locations. Inspections and best management practices are incorporated into the plan to protect both surface and groundwater quality. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 18 EXHIBIT H Wildlife Information To evaluate potential wildlife habitat impacts from the proposed operation, information was gathered from the Natural Diversity Information Source (NDIS) as well as publications associated with the Pawnee National Grasslands to the east of the site. The NDIS combines plant and animal abundance data from the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) and other Colorado natural resource agencies to be used for land-use analyses and decisions. The proposed permit area is managed rangeland with mining activities on adjacent properties. The site primarily contains upland rangeland with isolated areas of water, riparian, and wetland habitats. Upland areas consist primarily of native and introduced grasses while isolated stands of cottonwood and other riparian and wetland vegetation are found along Lone Tree Creek. There are no known federally threatened, endangered, or candidate species within the proposed site boundary. Federally threatened, endangered, or candidate species that could potentially be found in Weld County or that could potentially be affected by projects in Weld County include the Preble's meadow jumping mouse, interior least tern, Mexican piping plover, whooping crane, pallid sturgeon, Colorado butterfly plant, Ute ladies'-tresses orchid, and the western prairie fringed orchid. None of these species have been observed or documented within the proposed site boundary. Colorado state threatened, endangered, and species of concern that could potentially be found in Weld County or that could potentially be affected by projects in Weld County include the black- tailed prairie dog, Northern river otter, swift fox, American peregrine falcon, bald eagle, ferruginous hawk, greater sandhill crane, long-billed curlew, mountain plover, Western burrowing owl, Western snowy plover, plains minnow, suckermouth minnow, brassy minnow, common shiner, Iowa darter, stonecat, common garter snake, and Northern leopard frog. For many of these species, potentially suitable habitat does not exist within the proposed amendment area. Potentially suitable habitat does exist within the proposed amendment area for mammal and bird species such as, the black-tailed prairie dog, swift fox, mountain plover, and Western burrowing owl. Black-tailed prairie dogs and their burrows have been observed on the proposed site. No potential raptor nests were found in or near the project area. The Lone Tree Creek drainage within the proposed permit area could provide potential habitat for the common garter snake. Many birds may use habitats similar to those found at the proposed amendment area, either year- round, seasonally for nesting, or temporarily for roosting during migration. Some of the common or abundant species could include robins, orioles, starlings, swallows, magpies,wrens, longspurs, lark bunting, doves, kingbirds, and blackbirds. Because of the lack of open water habitat within and near the proposed permit area, shore birds and waterfowl are not likely to be present. It could be expected that most mammals common or abundant in Weld County would not be found near or within the proposed permit area. Smaller mammals that might be found at the Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 19 proposed project site might include mice, voles, gophers, rabbits, raccoons, and skunks. Some of the larger mammals could include both mule and white tailed deer, antelope, coyote, and fox. The mining and reclamation activities may disturb some of the wildlife within the proposed permit area and adjacent area. However, the activities will be confined to specific areas and total disturbance at one time will be limited. Impacts to wildlife following reclamation will be minimal. After removal of the gravels and the creation of a basin within the mine pit,wildlife habitat could be better on the bottom of the pit where vegetation growth may be more abundant. Grading of the mine pit into the Lone Tree Creek drainage may also improve the creek's connection with the surrounding flood area, potentially creating better vegetation growth conditions and an increase in wildlife utilization. However, water availability will still be limiting. The Lone Tree Creek drainage will likely still be the primary wildlife habitat in the area. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 20 EXHIBIT I Soil Information At the end of this exhibit are some printouts from the NRCS website that describe many of the typical characteristics of the soils present on the site. Please refer to Exhibit C-2, Soils Map, for an illustration showing the distribution of the soils. According to the Wab S3i/ Sirvey(United States Department of Agriculture, NRCS, 2004) of the proposed permit area,there are three major soil types within the proposed project site: 1. Altvan and Ascalon fine sandy loams and 2. Peetz gravely sandy loam. The location of these soil types is illustrated on Exhibit C-2, Soils Map. Traditional organic topsoil on most of the site is thin or non-existent. Most of the soils are shallow to deep loarns that are well drained. Over most of the identified sand and gravel deposit is a loamy, wind-mixed veneer layer of soil overburden material varying in depth from less than one inch to six feet. The soil overburden material likely developed from alluvial and eolian deposits of clay, silts, and sands. Over time, erosive forces of wind and water have influenced the soils on the site. Mobile soil particles, such as silt and clay, have eroded from higher topographic positions and have been re-deposited in lower areas. Therefore, swale areas may have finer textured soils than ridgetops. Altvan and Ascalon Fine Sandy Loams The Altvans and Ascalons are found on level and nearly level (0 to 6 percent slopes) land forms. Located on loamy plains throughout the area, these soil types are well drained and classified as Hydrologic Soil Group B. They are also the most dominant soil types within the proposed project site. The water table is typically more than 80 inches below the soils. Areas containing these soils are used mainly for rangeland and wildlife habitat. Their water holding capacity is low to moderate and typically do best as seeded rangeland. These soils produce low plant densities of Blue Grama/Buffalo Grass sod with excessive ground litter. Peetz Gravely Sandy Loam The Peetz is found on 5 to 20 percent slopes and located on land form breaks and ridges. This soil type is somewhat excessively drained and classified as Hydrologic Soil Group A. The water table is typically more than 80 inches below the soil. Areas containing this soil type are used mainly for rangeland and wildlife habitat. Its water holding capacity is low and typically supports Blue Grama sod with bare ground, cryptogam, and annual plant communities. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 21 Map Unit Description:Altvan fine sandy loam,0 to 6 percent slopes---Weld County,Colorado, Northern Part Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part 1—Altvan fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes Map Unit Setting Elevation: 3,500 to 5,500 feet Mean annual precipitation: 14 to 16 inches Mean annual air temperature:46 to 48 degrees F Frost-free period: 130 to 150 days Map Unit Composition Altvan and similar soils:85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Description of Altvan Setting Landform: Plains Down-slope shape: Linear Across-slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous gravelly alluvium Properties and qualities Slope:0 to 6 percent Depth to restrictive feature:20 to 40 inches to strongly contrasting textural stratification Drainage class:Well drained Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high (0.20 to 2.00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percent Available water capacity: Low(about 4.6 inches) Interpretive groups Farmland classification: Farmland of statewide importance Land capability classification (irrigated): 3e Land capability(nonirrigated):4e Hydrologic Soil Group: B Ecological site: Loamy Plains (R067BY002CO) Typical profile 0 to 6 inches: Fine sandy loam 6 to 22 inches: Sandy clay loam 22 to 27 inches: Sandy clay loam 27 to 60 inches: Gravelly coarse sand Minor Components Ascalon Percent of map unit: 5 percent USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 11/2012013 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 1 of 2 Map Unit Description:Ascalon fine sandy loam,0 to 6 percent slopes---Weld County,Colorado, Northern Part Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part 4—Ascalon fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes Map Unit Setting Elevation:4,500 to 6,500 feet Mean annual precipitation: 13 to 17 inches Mean annual air temperature:46 to 57 degrees F Frost-free period: 130 to 160 days Map Unit Composition Ascalon and similar soils: 85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Description of Ascalon Setting Landform: Plains Down-slope shape: Linear Across-slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous loamy alluvium Properties and qualities Slope:0 to 6 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class:Well drained Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high (0.60 to 2.00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 10 percent Maximum salinity: Nonsaline (0.0 to 2.0 mmhos/cm) Available water capacity: Moderate (about 6.9 inches) Interpretive groups Farmland classification: Farmland of statewide importance Land capability classification (irrigated): 3e Land capability(nonirrigated): 3e Hydrologic Soil Group: B Ecological site: Loamy Plains (R067BY002CO) Typical profile 0 to 8 inches: Fine sandy loam 8 to 22 inches: Sandy clay loam 22 to 60 inches: Sandy loam Minor Components Olney Percent of map unit:8 percent USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 11/2012013 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 1 of 2 Map Unit Description:Cascajo gravelly sandy loam,5 to 20 percent slopes---Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part 20—Cascajo gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes Map Unit Setting Elevation:4,000 to 5,000 feet Mean annual precipitation: 11 to 13 inches Mean annual air temperature: 52 to 54 degrees F Frost-free period: 120 to 160 days Map Unit Composition Cascajo and similar soils: 85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Description of Cascajo Setting Landform: Breaks, ridges Down-slope shape: Linear Across-slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous gravelly alluvium Properties and qualities Slope: 5 to 20 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Excessively drained Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water(Ksat): High(2.00 to 6.00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 25 percent Maximum salinity: Nonsaline (0.0 to 2.0 mmhos/cm) Available water capacity: Low(about 3.9 inches) Interpretive groups Farmland classification: Not prime farmland Land capability(nonirrigated): 7s Hydrologic Soil Group:A Ecological site: Gravel Breaks (R067BY063CO) Typical profile 0 to 3 inches: Gravelly sandy loam 3 to 24 inches:Very gravelly loamy sand 24 to 60 inches:Very gravelly sand Minor Components Stoneham Percent of map unit: 14 percent USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 11/2012013 olin Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 1 of 2 Map Unit Description:Haverson loam,0 to 3 percent slopes---Weld County,Colorado,Northern Part Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part 29—Haverson loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes Map Unit Setting Elevation: 3,500 to 6,000 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 17 inches Mean annual air temperature:46 to 54 degrees F Frost-free period: 125 to 180 days Map Unit Composition Haverson and similar soils: 90 percent Minor components: 10 percent Description of Haverson Setting Landform: Flood plains, stream terraces Down-slope shape: Linear Across-slope shape: Linear Parent material: Stratified, calcareous loamy alluvium Properties and qualities Slope:0 to 3 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class:Well drained Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high (0.57 to 2.00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percent Gypsum, maximum content: 1 percent Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to slightly saline(0.0 to 8.0 mmhos/cm) Available water capacity: High (about 9.6 inches) Interpretive groups Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Land capability(nonirrigated):4c Hydrologic Soil Group: B Ecological site: Overflow (R067BY036CO) Other vegetative classification:OVERFLOW (067BY036CO) Typical profile 0 to 12 inches: Loam 12 to 60 inches: Stratified sandy loam to loam Minor Components Nunn Percent of map unit:6 percent USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 11/2012013 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 1 of 2 Map Unit Description:Otero sandy loam,3 to 9 percent slopes---Weld County,Colorado, Northern Part Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part 47—Otero sandy loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes Map Unit Setting Elevation:4,500 to 5,500 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 15 inches Mean annual air temperature:48 to 52 degrees F Frost-free period: 130 to 180 days Map Unit Composition Otero and similar soils: 85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Description of Otero Setting Landform: Fans, plains Down-slope shape: Linear Across-slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous loamy alluvium and/or colluvium Properties and qualities Slope:3 to 9 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class:Well drained Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high (0.57 to 5.95 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 10 percent Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to very slightly saline(0.0 to 4.0 mmhos/ cm) Available water capacity:Very high (about 14.8 inches) Interpretive groups Farmland classification: Not prime farmland Land capability(nonirrigated): 6e Hydrologic Soil Group: B Ecological site: Sandy Plains (R067BY024CO) Typical profile 0 to 5 inches: Sandy loam 5 to 60 inches: Fine sandy loam, sandy loam Minor Components Stoneham Percent of map unit: 7 percent Kim Percent of map unit:3 percent USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 11/2012013 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 1 of 2 Map Unit Description:Peetz gravelly sandy loam,5 to 20 percent slopes---Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part 51—Peetz gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes Map Unit Setting Elevation: 3,500 to 6,500 feet Mean annual precipitation: 15 to 19 inches Mean annual air temperature:48 to 50 degrees F Frost-free period: 120 to 150 days Map Unit Composition Peetz and similar soils: 80 percent Minor components:20 percent Description of Peetz Setting Landform: Breaks, ridges Landform position (two-dimensional): Backslope, shoulder Down-slope shape: Linear Across-slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous gravelly alluvium Properties and qualities Slope: 5 to 20 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Somewhat excessively drained Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water(Ksat): High(2.00 to 6.00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 20 percent Available water capacity: Low(about 3.1 inches) Interpretive groups Farmland classification: Not prime farmland Land capability classification (irrigated):6e Land capability(nonirrigated): 6e Hydrologic Soil Group:A Ecological site: Gravel Breaks (R067BY063CO) Typical profile 0 to 4 inches: Gravelly sandy loam 4 to 60 inches:Very gravelly sand Minor Components Wages Percent of map unit: 10 percent Altvan Percent of map unit:5 percent USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 11/2012013 olin Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 1 of 2 Map Unit Description:Platner loam,0 to 3 percent slopes---Weld County,Colorado, Northern Part Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part 54—Platner loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes Map Unit Setting Elevation:4,500 to 5,900 feet Mean annual precipitation: 17 to 19 inches Mean annual air temperature:46 to 52 degrees F Frost-free period: 140 to 165 days Map Unit Composition Platner and similar soils: 80 percent Minor components:20 percent Description of Platner Setting Landform: Plains, stream terraces Down-slope shape: Linear Across-slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous loamy alluvium Properties and qualities Slope:0 to 3 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class:Well drained Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately low to moderately high (0.06 to 0.20 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 10 percent Maximum salinity: Nonsaline (0.0 to 2.0 mmhos/cm) Available water capacity: Moderate (about 8.9 inches) Interpretive groups Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated Land capability classification (irrigated):2e Land capability(nonirrigated): 3e Hydrologic Soil Group: C Ecological site: Loamy Plains (R067BY002CO) Typical profile 0 to 4 inches: Loam 4 to 24 inches: Clay 24 to 60 inches: Sandy loam Minor Components Ascalon Percent of map unit:8 percent USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 11/2012013 olin Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT J Vegetation I nfor mati on Vegetation information was gathered from the Soil Sovey of We'd County, Colorado, Northern Part (United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service), and Vascular Plant 9ecies of the Pawnee National Grasslands (United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, General Technical Report RMRS-GTR-17). Disturbance to vegetation within the proposed permit area is limited to previous grazing by the owner's bison and cattle herds. Upon completion of mining activities, reclamation will seed disturbed areas with a mixture of native grass species. The vegetation in northeastern Colorado is generally classified as a shortgrass prairie ecoregion. The shortgrass prairie has traditionally been separated from other grassland in the Great Plains area on the basis of the relative height of the dominant grasses. This view is no longer held by ecologists. Besides the low rainfall and dominance of short grasses, one of the better means to distinguish between the shortgrass and the midgrass or tall grass prairies is that in the shortgrass region all of the available soil moisture is transpired before the end of the growing season. In general, less than 50 percent of the ground in shortgrass regions is covered by vegetation. This is an important aspect of the proposed permit area for maximizing and determining reclamation success. Most of the uplands are sparsely covered with prairie grasses such as Blue Grama, Buffalo Grass, Western Wheatgrass, and Prairie Sandreed. The height of some grasses may reach 12 inches during periods of maximum growth, but most stands of grass do not reach that height. Within the Lone Tree Creek drainage, a few patches of trees dot the drainage bottom, including cottonwoods and shrubs in deeper, more protected areas of the drainage. Along the creek bottom, low growing sedges and rushes grow intermixed with thicker growth of Blue Grama grass. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 22 EXHIBIT K Climate The proposed permit area exhibits a semi-arid climate typical of the High Plains region. The region is characterized by low humidity, low average precipitation, and a high percentage of sunshine. A large amount of the precipitation which occurs falls during short duration, high intensity summer thunderstorm activity. Climate information was available from the Western Regional Climate Center in Fort Collins, Colorado and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Fort Collins is about 40 miles south-southwest of the proposed site and Cheyenne is approximately 16 miles north-northeast of the proposed permit area. The climate data collected from 1893 through 2013 and 1915 through 2013 for Fort Collins and Cheyenne, respectively, indicates the total annual precipitation at the site to be approximately 15.1 inches per year. Monthly average temperature and precipitation data for the periods of record are provided in the following tables. FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Average Monthly Temperature (°F) Average Monthly Precipitation Maximum Minimum January 41.4 13.7 0.36 February 44.2 17.1 0.48 March 51.2 24.0 1.18 April 60.6 33.0 1.97 May 69.1 42.1 2.74 June 79.3 50.4 1.83 July 85.2 56.0 1.62 August 83.5 54.2 1.42 September 75.4 45.1 1.27 October 64.2 34.2 1.13 November 51.1 23.1 0.59 December 42.5 15.5 0.49 M can/Total 62.3 34.0 15.08 1 Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 23 CHEYENNE, WYOMING Average Monthly Temperature (°F) Average Monthly Precipitation Maximum Minimum January 37.8 15.7 0.42 February 40.1 17.5 0.52 March 45.0 22.1 1.05 April 53.9 29.9 1.75 May 63.8 39.1 2.38 June 74.8 48.1 2.06 July 82.7 54.7 2.07 August 80.6 53.1 1.64 September 71.6 43.9 1.26 October 59.7 33.7 0.94 November 46.5 23.7 0.61 December 39.4 17.6 0.47 M ean/Total 58.0 33.3 15.17 Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 24 EXHIBIT L Reclamation Cods In order to calculate maximum potential reclamation liability to the State,we have selected a point in time where reclamation costs could be at a maximum. It is assumed that the time of maximum mining disturbance will be midway through Phase I. During this scenario, no reclamation will have been performed on the active mining face, pit side slopes on both sides of the mining face, and about half of the exposed pit bottom. Since backfilling side slopes and the active mining face to a minimum 3H:1V slopes is more costly than "cut and fill" sloping, backfilling is used to estimate reclamation costs. Stockpiles with available topsoil/overburden for backfilling will be near the pit and areas for reclamation, so haul distances will generally be less than 1,000 feet. Each aspect is listed in the following table with associated disturbed area. Please refer to Exhibit D, Pre- Mining/Mining Plan, for a listing of disturbed areas that total 41.9 acres. This estimate will follow the same order as the listing in Exhibit D. Connell Resources Inc. is an earth moving and construction contractor and unit costs for reclamation activities were provided from bidding documents associated with similar projects. Since all structures used in the mining operation are portable, it is assumed that removal of the structures do not have associated costs. The active mining area will include the active mining face, un-reclaimed pit side slopes, un- reclaimed pit floor, and partially reclaimed pit side slopes and pit floor. The active mining face will be near vertical with a maximum length of 1,000 feet and an average height of 15 feet. In front of the active mining face, an area 100 feet wide will have been pre-stripped in anticipation of mining (2.3 acres). In addition, a maximum 500 feet of un-reclaimed pit side slopes may be adjacent to each end of the active mine face. These side slopes will also be near vertical with an average height of 15 feet. Framed by the active mining face and pit side slopes, the pit floor (11.5 acres) will be un- reclaimed, contain overburden, raw material, and product stockpiles and, when needed, the portable processing facility and asphalt plant. Following backfill, the areas are rough graded in preparation for topsoil/overburden growth medium placement, final grading, and seeding for revegetation. In addition to the active mining area,parts of the mine pit will be partially reclaimed. A maximum of 1,000 feet of pit side slopes backfilled to 3H:1V (1.1 acres) and 25 acres of pit floor will be backfilled with topsoil/overburden growth medium and rough graded. Since backfilling and grading may occur several seasons before final reclamation, the area will be tilled prior to additional reclamation activities. Final reclamation for these areas will include topsoil/overburden growth medium placement, final grading, and seeding for revegetation. Miscellaneous disturbed areas at the point of maximum disturbance will include the scale house and maintenance building area, internal haul roads, and the main site access road. These areas will be tilled in preparation for topsoil/overburden growth medium placement, final grading, and seeding for revegetation. It is estimated that the combined area of these disturbances will be approximately two(2)acres. Since quality topsoil is scarce on the Connell Carr Pit site, vegetation growth medium will include the best quality topsoil/overburden material available. If available, a minimum of 6 inches of growth medium will be placed on all disturbed areas following backfilling, scarifying, and/or rough grading. Final grading of the topsoil/overburden growth medium will prepare the surface for seeding. After initial seeding and the first season's growth, it is estimated that approximately 20 percent of the seeded area will need to be re-seeded. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Responses Aspect I Reclamation Operation Quantity I Units I Unit Cost($) I Cost($) Active Mining Area A la Backfill active mine face to 3H:1V slopes 12'500 CY $1.05 $13,125 [0.5(1,000'x 15'x45')] lb Backfill two un-reclaimed pit side slopes to 12,500 CY $1.05 $13,125 3H:1V 2 0.5 500'x15'x45' lc Rough grade backfilled slopes 25,000 CY $0.50 $12,500 Id Place growth medium on backfilled side 3,511 CY $1.05 $3,687 slopes 2(1,000'x47.4'x 1.0') le Final grade backfilled side slopes 3,511 CY $0.50 $1,756 Place growth meduimon 100-foot wide A 2a area pre-stripped in anticipation of mining 1,850 CY $1.05 $1,943 (100'x 1,000'x0.5'). 2b Final grade pre-stripped area 1,850 CY $0.50 $925 A 3a Place growth medium on pit floor '9 280 CY $1.05 $9,744 (11.5 acres x0.5') 3b Final grade pit floor 9,280 CY $0.50 $4,640 Partially Reclaimed Mining Area Pit side slopes (1,000')previously B la backfilled to 3H:1V and pit floor (25 acres)previously covered with 0.5-foot growth medium lb Till all areas in Aspect B 26 Ac $25 $653 B 2 Place growth medium on pit side slopes '1 756 CY 51.05 $1,844 (1,000'x47.4'x1.0') B 3 Final grade all areas in Aspect B 21,926 CY 50.50 $10,963 MisoellaneousDisturbed Areas Scale house,maintenance,internal haul C la roads,and main access road areas na previously disturbed-structures removed. lb Till all areas in Aspect C 2 Ac $25.00 $50 lc Place growth medium on all areas in 1,620 CY $1.05 $1,701 Aspect C (2 acres x0.5') ld Final grade all areas in Aspect C 1,620 CY $0.50 $810 Final Reclamation D la Seed all areas in 41.9 Ac $675 $28,283 Aspects A,B,and C lb Re-seed 20%of all areas in Aspects A,B, 8.4 Ac $675 $5,657 and C Total Reclamation Costs $111,403 Contractor Mobilization/Demobilization Costs (8%) 0.08 $8,912 Overhead(18.5%) 0.185 $20,610 Administration(5%) 0.05 $5,570 Total ProposedFinancial Warrenty $146,495 Disturbed Acreage 41.9 Financial Warrenty per Acre $3,496 Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Adequacy Review Resoon. EXHIBIT M Other Permits and Licenses • Weld County Use by Special Review Permit — A Weld County Use by Special Review permit application is being submitted concurrently. The Use by Special Review permit will be obtained prior to operations • APEN, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Emission Notification Permit—Permits will be obtained prior to operations. • CDPS, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Colorado Discharge Permit System Permit—Permits will be obtained prior to operations. • Weld County Road Access Permit — Permit will be obtained prior to transporting material onto Weld County roads. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 27 EXHIBIT N Source of Legal Right to Enter See attached material. Connell Carr Pit DRMS 112 Perrrit Application Page 28 w ` FCE(VED MAY 2 ' ItH MEMORANDUM OF SAND AND GRAVEL LEASE Under the terms of the Sand and Gravel Lease ("Lease") effective January 1, 2011, between JRT Limited Partnership and Terry Grazing Association, P.O. Box 3170, Cheyenne,WY 82003, (jointly referred to as the "Lessor") and Connell Resources, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Lessee"), Lessor has leased to Lessee certain real property located in Weld County, Colorado and described as: a. The currently-operating Carr/Tucker Pit, including all of Section 17, Township 11, Range 67, except 1 acre in SW4SW4, and the N2NE4 in Section 20, Township 11, Range 67,Quarter Section I, AND b. additional real property which is being added to the Carr/Tucker Pit, including all of Section 21, Township 11, Range 67, and the SW4&S2SE4 in Section 22,Township 1 1 , Range 67 (25RR). ("Leased Premises") for the purpose of Lessee mining and extracting sand, gravel and related products from the Leased Premises under the terms and conditions of the Lease. The Lease shall be in effective until the earlier of the following events: a. One year following the date all salable material has been removed and sold from the Leased Premises; b. On December 31, 2016, unless extended pursuant to Section 2; c. Lessee terminating this Lease by giving Lessor written notice on or before September 1 of any calendar year stating that Lessee is terminating the Lease as of December 31 of that calendar year; d. Either party terminating the Lease under the default provisions of Section 13; e. Failure of the Permits transfer process referred to in Section 4;or f. At Lessee's option, upon substantial interference with Lessee's operations by the oil, gas, or mineral owner, as referred to in Section 7.9. The other terms and conditions of the Lease are incorporated into this Memorandum by this reference. LESSOR: JRT Limited Partnership By: Printed Name: tJ Ltihwdt1 ts r STATE OF WYOMING ) ) ss COUNTY OF LARAMIE ) 1 3863177 Pages: 1 of 3 08/01/2012 02:31 PM R Fee:$21 .00 Steve Moreno: Clerk and Recorder, Weld County- CO VIII�Y�i N ��I�h'h��'lri`�Nn�'.� Ci4L 1a14��Ifi'MII" 1I 111 3863177 Pages: 2 of 3 08/01/2012 02:31 PM R Fee:$21.00 Steve Moreno, Clerk and Recorder. Weld County, CO ■III liFilIANIAirtiErialCIAL Novorimilicirvemii III II I Acknowledged before me this day of /gay , 2011, on behalf of.IRT Limited Partnership by .A.01 1 I.eiAand f as its t1 • Witness my hand and official seal. PAMEUI''•'IS-NOT My commission e •,- : : airrulk- 4 o . .. ` Notary Public LESSOR: Terry razing Association By: 111 C Printed Name: Atily 1.--eifihardtits VP STATE OF WYOMING ) ) ss COUNTY OF LARAMIE ) Acknowledged before me this PS day of Act,t , 2011, on behalf of Terry Grazing Association by Airy S: ti eraux,rd1 as its 1�ice Prec;der.-l' • Witness my hand and official seal. My commission ex, - ..Y PU3 `• „ COUNTY OF STATE OF Notary Pub c LARAMIE a ''.. r t� WYOMING My Commission Expres September 22,2011 2 esR 08/011 2012 02:319P11 R Fee:$21.00 $21.00 f Steve Moreno. Clerk and Recorder. Weld County, CO IIIII LESSEE: Connell R ourc , . By: G Printed Name: Richard Connell, President STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss COUNTY OF LARIMER ) Acknowledged before me this 24th day of May, 2011, on behalf of Richard Connell, President, Connell Resources, Inc. Witness my hand and official seal. moo.:•• O My commission expires: CREDO • Not Public G1tOpA, MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: August 13.2011 3 RECEIVED SEP P 2 6 2013 FIRST AMENDMENT TO SAND AND GRAVEL LEASE This First Amendment to Sand and Gravel Lease ("Amendment") is entered into effective September 16th, 2013 ("Effective Date") and amends the Sand and Gravel Lease ("Lease") for the Carr/Tucker Pit in Weld County, Colorado dated January 1,2011 between JRT Limited Partnership and Terry Grazing Association, P.O. Box 3170, Cheyenne, WY 82003, ("Lessor") and Connell Resources, Inc., a Colorado Corporation, 7785 Highland Meadows Parkway Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 80528 ("Lessee"). 1. Tani of Lease. In Section 2,the term of the Ledse is amended to continue to January 1,2031. 2. Royalty Amounts. Section 3.1,is amended by adding the following language at the end: The royalty for all sand and gravel Material shall be changed beginning on the following dates to the following amounts: on January 1,2016: $1.03 per ton; on January 1,2021,$1.06 per ton; on January 1,2026:$1.09 per ton; on January 1,2031:$1.12 per tdn. 3. Minimum Tonnage Requirements. Section 3.3 of the Lease is amended so that: the minimum tonnage per year for each calendar year is reduced to 15,000 tons and Sections 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 are hereby deleted. 4. Permit Ownership and Management. Section 4 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following language: Lessee currently holds permits for a gravel mining operation on the Property. Lessee will be responsible for complying with all such permits and for paying ongoing premiums for the reclamation bond. 5. Real Property Taxes. Section 7.6 is amended by adding the following language at the end: except that the Lessee shall be responsible for and shall pay all real estate taxes assessed for earth or stone products produced from the Property during the term of the Lease. 6. DPW Game Area. New Section 7.11,"DPW Game Area.",is hereby added with the following language: The Lessor shall be responsible for renegotiating Lessor's current agreement with the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife("DPW")so that Section 21 of Lessor's Property is no longer included in the public access agreement with DPW. Lessor agrees to complete this revision to the DPW agreement prior to final approval of mining permits on Section 21 by the State of Colorado and by Weld County. 7. Termination. Section 8.3 is amended to:January 1,2031 and Section 8.5 is hereby deleted. 8. Inconsistency. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this Amendment and any other Lease terms, this Amendment shall control. 9. Continuing Effect. Except as amended by this Amendment,the Lease terms remain unchanged and in full force and effect. 10. Defined Terms. Except as otherwise defined in this Amendment,capitalized words and phrases are as defined in the Lease. [Signature pages follow.] 2 LESSOR: JRT Limited Partnership emu By: Odley 62/01 e/u 4r Printed ' Name: J LP_Y1hLrd f' its STATE OF WYOMING ) )ss COUNTY OF LARAMIE ) Acknowledged before me this A.day of .5Cipirjrr bei( , 2013, on behalf of JRT Limited Partnership by Am l.Ln hpx,j-1- as a d-ht,P,r Witness my hand and official seal. ^'w~� i�lwirrey►woowwuse-Nor�wr aueuc Daft d Bump a My commission expires: Wt L If O1(p WNW rb oenntwen faqirs aw.0.MI Notary Public LESSOR: Terry Grazing Associ&'6LflM&d± 'on By: 6bid Printed • Name: Anevjj Lenharc& iVice PeSiden-t- ts STATE OF WYOMING ) )ss COUNTY OF LARAMIE ) Acknowledged before me this .1q day of S -�C,fr►Ix�- , 2013, on D��'¢' Terry Grazing Association by I4m�1 LfnYVla�d,, as Lr4t12+' k_CE Witness my hand and official seal. ,,,,, . ,,,Magi aunty My commission expires: Jttflla $ r AU(Q Weft°' 0 % i eh Ome Halm acute Reofe Notary Public 3 LESSEE: Connell Resources,Inc. By: Printed Name: Richard Connell,President STATE OF COLORADO ) )ss COUNTY OF LARIMER ) Acknowledged before me thi: • .•:y• ein�ic r-� , 2013, by Richard Connell as President of Connell Reso ,: &GLAS• VV I ANDERSON?• Witness my hand and offi f' • M commissionexpires: MY COMMISSION EXPIRES; My w3,3015 Notary lic • • 4 STATE OF COLORADO LAND Governor '`.`. STATE BOARD OF cdirJohn W. Hickenlooper f LAND COMMISSIONERS William E. Ryan,Director Department of Natural Resources 1 127 Sherman Street, Suite 300 coeAo., Mike King, Executive Director -�-..-......_ Denver,CO 80203 Managing Phone: (303)866-3454 State Trust Lands Fax: (303)866-3152 Since 1876 March 13,2014 Amy Leinhardt Terry Grazing Association PO Box 3170 Cheyenne,WY 32003-3170 RE: Public Access Program Land Affected by Proposed Gravel Operation(Carr Public Access Parcel—Weld County) Dear Ms.Leinhardt, This letter concerns private land that has been part of the Public Access Program lease,an interagency agreement between the State Board of Land Commissioners and Colorado Parks&Wildlife.Through this lease,the general public is allowed limited access to certain parcels of state trust land,and on rare occasions private property(through a separate agreement),for wildlife related recreation(hunting). All parties to the lease have agreed to remove the parcel of private property affected by the proposed gravel operation(expansion)from the Public Access Program lease. Additionally,the State Land Board has no comment,or objections,regarding the proposed gravel operation. If you,the proposed gravel operator,or the County require further clarification, please feel free to contact me directly at(303)866-3454 x 3342,or by email at abraham.medinastate.co.us. Sincerely, Abraham Medina Recreation Program Manager State Board of Land Commissioners P:(303)866-3454 x 3342 abraham.medina(aistate.co.us COMMISSIONERS: Buck Blessing,Michele A. Bloom,Gary Butterworth,Tom R.Gray,Robert Bledsoe EXHIBIT O Owner(s) of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owner(s) of Substance to be Mined Also see Exhibit C-1, Existing Conditions Map. - Terry Grazing Association Connell Carr Pit DRMS 112 Perrrit Application Page 29 Fidelity National Title Insurance Company COMMITMENT SCHEDULE A Commitment No: 580-F0466240-383-TOW 1. Effective Date: September 24,2013 at 7:00 A.M. 2. Policy or policies to be issued: Proposed Insured Policy Amount (a)None $0.00 Informational Commitment 3. The estate or interest in the land described or referred to in this Commitment is: A Fee Simple 4. Title to the estate or interest in the land is at the Effective Date vested in: Terry Grazing Association,a Colorado Nonprofit corporation 5. The land referred to in this Commitment is described as follows: See Attached Legal Description (for informational purposes only) Vacant land, Carr, CO PREMIUMS: Informational Commitment: $550.00 Copyright American Land Title Association.All rights reserved.The use of this Form is restricted to ALTA licensees and ALTA A.MI members in good standing as of the date of use.All other uses are prohibited.Reprinted under license from the American Land LAND TITLE AJJOGIAl'ION Title Association. 10/09/2013 1:41:32 PM Commitment No.: 580-F0466240-383-TOW Attached Legal Description All of Section 21, Township 11 North,Range 67 West of the 6t''Principal Meridian, EXCEPT that portion dedicated as public highway as described in Deed of Dedication recorded July 27,2001 at Reception No. 2869567, County of Weld, State of Colorado. Copyright American Land Title Association.All rights reserved.The use of this Form is restricted to ALTA licensees and ALTA A.M members in good standing as of the date of use.All other uses are prohibited.Reprinted under license from the American Land LAND TITLE 1.55..1.11101,1 Title Association. T EXHIBIT P M unici pal ities within Two M iles The community of Carr, an unincorporated town, is 1/2 mile southeast of the proposed permit area. Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 30 EXHIBIT Q Proof of M ailing Notices to County Commissioners and Soil Conservation District See attached. Connell Carr Pit DRMS 112 Pernyt Application Page 31 74r lu e eari1n 1 SOLUTIONS Letter of Transmittal DATE: January 6, 2014 TO: Weld County Board of County Commissioners RECEIVED 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80632 JAN - 6 2014 FROM: Bill Schende.rlein COMMELD COUNTY Blue Earth Solutions,LLC CIS I0NERS P.O. Box 2427 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (970) 227-2803 WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR: Attached ❑ Originals . Use nInformation Below ■ Copy of Letter ❑ Approval ❑ Applications ❑ Information n Specifications El Review& Comment n Other Remarks: The enclosed material is provided to fulfill the requirements of the attached Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Permit application. • One (1) copy of DRMS submittal form and DRMS 112 Application including Exhibits A and B. /1-X/ Signed: r r Blue Earth Solutions,LLC • P.O.Box 2427 • Fott Collins,CO 80522 • (970)227-2803 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 Connell Resources, Inc. (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 or recorder. The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to rangeland 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 34-32-112 (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 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. \. ��„��. hearth t SOLLTIONS Letter of Transmittal DATE: January 6,2014 TO: West Greeley Conservation District 4302 W. 9th Street Road Greeley, Colorado 80634 FROM: Bill Schenderlein Blue Earth Solutions,LLC P.O. Box 2427 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (970) 227-2803 WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR: Attached O Originals ® Use Information Below III Copy of Letter ri Approval nApplications n Information nSpecifications n Review& Comment n Other Remarks: The enclosed material is provided to fulfill the requirements of the attached Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Permit application. One (1) copy of DRMS submittal form and DRMS 112 Application including Exhibits A and B. �/ Signed: A/ /// // 7CLi-jfAiL Blue Earth Solutions,LLC . P.O. Box 2427 ® Fort Collins,CO 80522 0 (970)227-2803 NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR (112) CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOCAL SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT WEST GREELEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Connell Resources, Inc. (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 or recorder. The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to rangeland use. Pursuant to Section 34-32.5- 116(4)(m), C.R.S., the Board may confer with the local Conservation Districts 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 34-32-112 (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 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. EXHIBIT R Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder See attached. Connell Carr Pit DRMS 112 Pernyt Application Page 32 � tpiue ea SOLUTIONS Letter of Transmittal DATE: January 6, 2014 TO: Weld County Clerk to the Board RECEIVED 1150 O Street Greeley, Colorado 80632 JAN 6 2014 FROM: Bill Schenderlein WELD COUNTY Blue Earth Solutions,LLC COMMISSIONERS P.O. Box 2427 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (970) 227-2803 WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR: Attached Originals ■ Use Information Below ■ Copy of Letter O Approval El Applications O Information ' Specifications El Review&Comment El Other Remarks: Submission of this material satisfies requirements of the Mine Land Reclamation Board Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit Application. The enclosed application material must remain for public review at least sixty (60) days after a decision on said application has been made the Office of Mined Land Reclamation (Rule 1.6.2 (2)). Confidential materials were purposely excluded. • One (1) copy of DRMS Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit Application—Connell Carr Pit—Connell Resources,Inc. Signed: Blue Earth Solutions,LLC • P,O, Box 2427 • Fort Collins,CO 80522 • (970)227-2803 EXHIBIT S Permanent Man-Made Structures within 200 Feet of the Affected Land The applicant, Connell Resources, Inc., believes that the mining operation, as proposed, will not adversely affect any of the permanent, man-made structures located within 200 feet of the affected area. Mining highwalls will remain at least twice the pit depth from the proposed permit boundary and ground beyond the permit boundary will remain stable. Since all mining and reclamation activities will be performed within the permit boundary, no impacts to man-made structures outside the permit boundary are anticipated. A list of observed and recorded man-made structures within 200 feet of the proposed permit boundary, organized by land parcel where the structure was observed, is provided below. Property Owner Parcel Number M an-made Structureswithin 200 feet of Affected Land Wilson,Charlotte C and Gary L 7188 N. 850th Street 020120000006 House,associated outbuildings, Robinson,Illinois 62454 fence Terry Grazing Association P.O. Box 3170 020120100009 Fence Cheyenne,Wyoming 82003 Newbold,David P Sr REV Trust and Newbold,Gertrud REV Trust 020120100014 House,associated outbuildings, 62671 CR 17 fence Carr,Colorado 80612 Newbold,David P Sr REV Trust and Newbold, Gertrud REV Trust 020120100015 House,associated outbuildings, 62671 CR 17 fence Carr. Colorado 80612 Terry Grazing Association P.O. Box 3170 020121000002 Fence Cheyenne,Wyoming 82003 Terry Grazing Association P.O. Box 3170 020122000003 Fence Cheyenne,Wyoming 82003 State of Colorado 600 Grant Street, Suite 640 020122000004 Fence Denver, Colorado 80203 Deporter,Arvid R 14503 CR 108 020127002001 Fence Nunn, Colorado 80648 Thomas,Lloyd and Thomas,Marjorie J Trustees 020128100008 Fence E 7900 CR 120 Carr,Colorado 80612 Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 33 Property Owner Parcel Number Man-made Structureswithin 200 feet of Affected Land Nunn Telephone Company 285 Logan Ave 020128200011 Utility Service Structure Nunn, Colorado 80648 Sker fence c,Harold J and Skerjanec, 020128200012 Susan House,associated outbuildings, City of Fort Collins and Natural Fort Grazing LTD 020129100007 Fence P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins,Colorado 80522 Nunn Telephone Company Buried telephone and fiber optic 285 Logan Ave Easement Nunn, Colorado 80648 lines Platte River Power Authority 2000 East Horsetooth Road Easement Buried high pressure gas line Fort Collins,Colorado 80525 Poudre Valley REA 7649 REA Parkway Easement Overhead utility lines Fort Collins,Colorado 80528 Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association 1100 West 116"'Ave Easement High voltage power lines Westminster,Colorado 80234 Weld County Public Works Right-of-Way P.O. Box 758 County roads Greeley,Colorado 80632 Connell Carr Pit DBMS 112 Permit Application Page 34 ADDENDUM 1 Notice Requirements il Certification of Sign Posting . Letters to utility structure owners Connell Carr Pit DRMS 112 Permit Application Page 35 NOTICE This site is the location of a proposed construction materials operation known as the Connell Carr Pit. Connell Resources, Inc., whose address and phone number is 7785 Highland Meadows Parkway, Fort Collins, Colorado 80528, (970) 223-3151, 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 Weld County Clerk to the Board, 1150 O Street, Greeley, CO 80632, and should send written comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety; 1313 Sherman Street; Room 215; Denver, CO 80203. CERTI Fl CATION : I, William Schenderlein of Blue Earth Solutions, LLC, hereby certify that I posted a sign containing the above notice for the proposed permit area known as Connell Carr Pit, on January 6, 2014. /}1, 1/06/14 SIGNATURE DATE U.S.Postal Service,,, CERTIFIED MAIL,. RECEIPT L- (Domestic Mail Only;No Insurance Coverage Provided) Ln▪ ' •r• livery inf•rmat'•'n visit r w •sit :t www.us•s. •ma r-I I= Postage $ $0.70 O . 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Article Addressed to: ( If YES enter tlelivery ialfdre�s'� low: -' A≤ / �r�,r.S� if;mod, ≤ ' 2/0 b1/4..- A- A G✓' L O Certified Mail' O Express Mail O Registered O Return Receipt for Merchandise 1 e-J w-•t n S-1 e J L o 9j 0,}3..7 CI Insured Mail ❑C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) O Yes 2. Article Number 7D],1 0110 0002 1021 8585 (Transfer from service label PS Form 3811,February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt t02595-o2-M-5540 blue earth SOLUTIONS Letter of Transmittal DATE: April 17, 2014 TO: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association -Attn: Steve Gray 1100 116th Avenue Westminster, CO 80234 FROM : Bill Schenderlein Blue Earth Solutions, LLC P.O. Box 2427 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (970) 227-2803 WE TRANSM IT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR: Attached ■ Originals n Use nInformation Below n Copy of Letter n Approval n Applications n Information n Specifications ■ Review& Comment n Other Remarks: Connell Resources, Inc. or their representatives have previously been in contact with your utility regarding the proposed Connell Carr Pit (see Vicinity Map). Connell Resources is in the process of obtaining a Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) permit for the mining of aggregate materials in Weld County. The mining will include excavation to maximum depths of about 25 feet below the ground surface and reclamation will involve grading and revegetation to create stable slopes for rangeland. As part of the DRMS permitting, the Connell Resources has identified permanent man-made structures owned by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association within or adjacent to the project (see Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map). To protect your interests in the structure, Connell Resources is offering an agreement that provides Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association compensation for structure damage. A signed and notarized agreement is attached. Mine planning has established appropriate setbacks from mining excavations to adjacent structures, including those owned by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, and Connell Resources does not anticipate any structure damages. However, to ensure your interests are protected,we request that you please consider the Structure Agreement enclosed. If you choose to complete the Structure Agreement,please have a representative of your organization sign and return a copy of the agreement to us for our records. Please call me at(970)227-2803 with any questions or to schedule a eting for agreement revisions. ' Signed: d'v Blue Earth Solutions,LLC • P.O. Box 2427 ♦ Fort Collins,CO 80522 • (970)227-2803 Structure Agreement This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred(200) feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado,Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety ("Division")requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred(200) feet of the affected land, the Applicant shall either: a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s)having an interest in the structure, that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached,the Applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or c) Where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities,as proposed,will have "no negative effect"on their utility. ( Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19&Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20) The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board("Board') has determined that this form, if properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. §34-32.5-115(4)(e) and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. §34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the Division. The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area: Over-head High Voltage Power Lines 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (Please list additional structures on a separate page) CERTIFICATION The Applicant, Connell Resources, Inc. (print applicant/company name), by Larry Johnson (print representative's name),as Aggregate Development Manager(print representative's title), does hereby certify that Tn-State Generation and Transmission Assoc.(structure owner) shall be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s) located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation Permit Application for Connell Carr Pit (operation name), File Number M-2014-001 This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock,Metal, and Designated Mining Operations. Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form. NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT ACKNOWLEGED BY: Applicant Connell r7 Resources, Inc . Representative Name '{ Date 4-17-1 l Title Aggregate Developmen Manager STATE OF eapO b0) ss. COUNTY OFairlib') T e fore oin was acknowledge before a 's y of 4,Ar ,20 ,by rr 6 as f P-k �['ps,� l'. ,/1 My Commission Expires: 42 40/5 p -No Public e.949` DOUGLAS W: * ANDERSON MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: December 3,2015 NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER ACKNOWLEGED BY: Tri-State Generation and Structure Owner Transmission Association Name Date Title STATE OF ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ) The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of ,20 ,by as of . My Commission Expires: Notary Public U.S. Postal Service,. 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(Printed Name) .pate o Delivery • Attach this card to the back of the maulpiece, M A _ • or on the front if space permits. D. is delivery address different from item 1? O Yes 1. Article Addressed to: If YES,enter delivery address below: O No 40,-1.,-.4-/ ,)YJ ro 6 II r b" —L c17,,l 3. Service Type O Certified Mall O Express Mail A7 cT it o f �o}oc -dc) 13, _(O2 O Registered O Return Receipt for Merchandise ) vv ❑Insured Mail ❑C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) O Yes 2. Article Number 7011 0110 0002 1D�1 ��g (fimsfer from service labs° PS Form 3811,February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 SOLUTIONS Letter of Transmittal DATE: April 17,2014 TO: Platte River Power Authority 2000 East Horsetooth Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 FROM: Bill Schenderlein • Blue Earth Solutions,LLC P.O.Box 2427 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (970)227-2803 WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR: ® Attached Originals Use 0 Information Below J Copy of Letter O Approval n Applications 11 Information Specifications .Review &Comment Other Remarks: Connell Resources, Inc. or their representatives have previously been in contact with your utility regarding the proposed Connell Carr Pit(see Vicinity Map). Connell Resources, Inc. is in the process of obtaining a Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS)permit for the mining of aggregate materials in Weld County. The mining will include excavation to maximum depths of about 25 feet be:low the ground surface and reclamation will involve grading and revegetation to create stable slopes for rangeland. As part of the DRMS permitting, the Connell.Resources has identified permanent man-made structures owned by Platte River Power Authority within or adjacent to the project(see Pre-Mining/.Mining Plan Map). To protect your interests in the structure, Connell Resources is offering an agreement that provides Platte River Power Authority compensation for structure damage. A signed and notarized agreement is attached. Mine planning has established appropriate setbacks from mining excavations to adjacent structures, including those owned by Platte River Power Authority (including the requested 50-foot setback from your easement),and Connell Resources does not anticipate any structure damages. However,to ensure your interests are protected, we request that you please consider the Structure Agreement enclosed. If you choose to complete the Structure Agreement, please have a representative of your organization sign and return a copy of the agreement to us for our records. Please call me at(970)227-2803 with any questions or to schedule a meeting for agreement revisions. jilt/ Signed: , ` Blue Earth Solutions, I:Lt; • P.() Box 2427 oti Fort f;'.olhns, OO 80522 (970)227-2803 Structure Agreement This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred(200) feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("Division") requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land, the Applicant shall either: a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s) having an interest in the structure,'that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached, the Applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or c) Where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s)of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed,will have "no negative effect" on their utility. (Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19&Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20) The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board("Board')has determined that this form, f properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3,12(a), Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. §34-32.5-115(4)(e) and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(x), Rule 6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. §34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the Division. The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area: Buried Gas Line 1. 2. _ 3 — )it 4. 5. (Please list additional structures on a separate page) rt CERTIFICATION The Applicant, Connell Resources, Inc. (print applicant/company name), by Larry Johnson (print representative's name), as Aggregate Development Manager(print representative's title), does hereby certify that Platte River Power Authority(structure owner) shall be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s) located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A,of the Reclamation Permit Application for Connell Carr Pit (operation name), } File Number M..2014.001 This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock,Metal,and Designated Mining Operations. Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form. NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT ACKNOWLEGED BY: Applicant Connell Resources, Inc . Representative Name Date `_Title Aggregate Development Manager STATE OF 00Lp gQ) }ss. COUNTY OF tie,,ri , ) The foregoi9g was acknowledged efore n this 4a I'vela of 1 el/ , 20/1, by / /n) t.G� d•--''" My Commission Expires: A-23/ _ Notary ublic { DOUGLAS V ANDERSON . • , • ... MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: ()somber 3,2015 NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER ACKNOWLEGED BY: Structure Owner Platte River Power Authority Name_ 9,64-414V.- , !i ``� Date 14/;- K ti 1 Title 6-" O. 0 , STATE OF Cti(S)LL a 0 ) ) ss. COUNTY OF D M.Ut ) The foregoing was acknowledged before me this `�4 day ofIJh i L 201'- ,by cr\o a P.;s h-A as e_.0.0. of i IAt.E tti V.t Pao,f,Q e.41,N-1� 214 - . __)01_0,x).4(-L.. . U._.I,_N__ My Commission Expires: 110 ( 2-615 Notary Public MARY L.i(UENN F NOTARY PUBLIC•STATE OF COLORADO Notary Identification#20114050086 ' Miy commission Expires 8110/201S 6 } U.S. Postal Servicetnt CERTIFIED MAIL. 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Is d Nery address different from item 1? O Yes 1, Article Addressed to. If YES,enter delivery address below: O No Afi, n /6,)e tg 1-O t`gZ 6v---(,.-:r- 8 s" Lv 1 0-,. A� 4.)C 3. Service Type /} y� O Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail O 7> p 6q 8 O Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise J� ` n O Insured Mail 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) p Yes 2. Article Number 7011 0110 0002 1021 8524 (Transfer from service,labe¢:. PS Form 3811,February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 RECEOVED irTh 3 ₹ SOLUTION Letter of Transmittal DATE: January 3, 2014 TO: Nunn Telephone Company 285 Logan Avenue Nunn, CO 80648 FROM: Bill Schenderlein Blue Earth Solutions, LLC P.O. Box 2427 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (970) 227-2803 WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR: Attached • Originals0 Use O [information Below El Copy of Letter O Approval OApplications El Information Specifications - Review&Comment Other Remarks: Connell Resources, Inc. is in the process of obtaining a Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS)permit for the mining of aggregate materials in Weld County(see Vicinity Map). The mining will include excavation to maximum depths of about 25 feet below the ground surface and reclamation will involve grading and revegetation to create stable slopes for rangeland. As part of the DRM.S permitting, the Connell Resources has identified permanent man-made structures owned by Nunn Telephone Company within or adjacent to the project (see Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map). To protect your interests in the structure, Connell Resources is offering an agreement that provides Nunn Telephone Company compensation for structure damage. A typical agreement is attached. Mine planning has established appropriate setbacks from mining excavations to adjacent structures, including those owned by Nunn Telephone Company, and Connell Resources does not anticipate any structure damages. However, to ensure your interests are protected, we request that you please consider the Structure Agreement enclosed. If a representative of your organization will please sign and return the agreement to us, Connell Resources, Inc. will in-turn sign the agreement and we will return a copy of the completed agreement to you for your records. Please call me at(970)227-2803 with any questions or to schedule a meeting for agreement revisions. Signed: Blue Ranh Solutions, LP.' • ['.O k ,.\ 2427 for[t:'nll.ins,CO 80522 + (970)227-28+?3 Structure Agreement This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred (200) feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("Division") requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred(200)feet of the affected land, the Applicant shall either: a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s)having an interest in the structure, that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached, the Applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or c) Where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed,will have "no negative effect" on their utility. ( Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19&Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20) The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board("Board') has determined that this form, if properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. §34-32.5-115(4)(e) and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. 5§34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the Division. The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area: Buried communication lines 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (Please list additional structures on a separate page) CERTIFICATION The Applicant, Connell Resources, Inc. (print applicant/company name), by Larry Johnson (print representative's name), as Aggregate Development Manager(print representative's title), does hereby certify that Nunn Telephone Company (structure owner) shall be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s) located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation Permit Application for Connell Carr Pit (operation name), File Number M-2014_001 This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock,Metal, and Designated Mining Operations. Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form. NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT ACKNOWLEGED BY: Applicant Connell Resources, Inc . Representative Name e ;:it,„.L.A.-.75- Date // 7— 1/ Title Aggregate Development Manager STATE OF ('0lpi./9ho ) ) ss. COUNTY OF LAleiY14l� ) The foregoing was acknowledged efore a this _ da of /1pri ,20//,by nsoet as a of / np/1 &smrrre.sj--Lithe . My Commission Expires: 4:7��3/0?0/3 of Public •Or Phi& I /DOUGLAS w's 'i ANDERSON I • 4- 0 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: December 3,2015 NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER ACKNOWLEGED BY: Structure Ow Name "--.("5 -4 -74^k' ./4< Date ,,� . a /c..l Title STATE OF 20/6-rgie) ) ) ss. COUNTY OF 6/ 04 ) The foregoing was acknowledged before me this/3 day of, �C� l l-4 a r1� , 20 ", by Gregory eC CrrelhIa► 0-4-- as `�„r.,rJ. of Mt 4A frill?4%1.. I My Commission Expires: 42 /.240/ 'Notary Public / y Scott M Smith Notary Public State of C(Ir ..;do u.s. Postal Service. CERTIFIED MAIL. 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Received by{ ■ Attach this card to the back of the inailpiece, "" or on the front if space permits• D. is delivery address ditterehrt h�bm item 1? o 1. Article Addressed to: ?If YES,enter deliv rya dres`below: G J. t•7 ? ) ' S .}- 9 -rl > S C.Tit<c' g 3. Sere Type Y 0 Cert ad Mail ❑expressiail p 0 V O,Registered=• Return# eceipt for Merchandise 1 O Insured Malys O ®•C. 4. Restricted©eiverp(Extra Fee) 0 Yes 2. Article Number 7011 01110 0002 1021 8 517 . (Transfer from service label) 102595-G2-M-1540 PS Farm 3811 February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt blue earth SOLUTIONS Letter of Transmittal DATE: April 17, 2014 TO: L.G. Everist, I nc. Attn: Lynn Mayer Shults 7321 East se Avenue, Suite 200 Henderson, CO 80640 FROM: Bill Schenderlein Blue Earth Solutions, LLC P.O. Box 2427 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (970) 227-2803 WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR: El Attached IN Originals n Use nInformation Below n Copy of Letter n Approval nApplications n Information n Specifications ■ Review& Comment n Other Remarks Connell Resources, Inc. or their representatives have previously been in contact with your company regarding the proposed Connell Carr Pit (see Vicinity Map). Connell Resources, Inc. is in the process of obtaining a Colorado Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety(DRMS)permit for the mining of aggregate materials in Weld County. The mining will include excavation to maximum depths of about 25 feet below the ground surface and reclamation will involve grading and revegetation to create stable slopes for rangeland. As part of the DRMS permitting, the Connell Resources has identified permanent man-made structures owned by L.G. Everist within or adjacent to the project(see Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map). To protect your interests in the structure, Connell Resources is offering an agreement that provides L.G. Everist compensation for structure damage. A signed and notarized agreement is attached. Mine planning has established appropriate setbacks from mining excavations to adjacent structures, including those owned by L.G. Everist and Connell Resources does not anticipate any structure damages. However, to ensure your interests are protected, we request that you please consider the Structure Agreement enclosed. If you choose to complete the Structure Agreement,please have a representative of your organization sign and return a copy of the agreement to us for our records. Please call me at(970)227-2803 with any questions or to schedule a eting for agreement revisions. jSigned: Blue Earth Solutions,LLC • P.O. Box 2427 ♦ Fort Collins,CO 80522 • (970)227-2803 Structure Agreement This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred(200) feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado,Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("Division")requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the-stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred(200) feet of the affected land, the Applicant shall either: a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s)having an interest in the structure, that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached,the Applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure.shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or c) Where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities,as proposed, will have "no negative effect" on their utility. ( Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19& Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20) The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board("Board') has determined that this form, if properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. §34-32.5-115(4)(e) and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule.6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. §34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the Rules.and Regulations and shall not make the Board or.Division a necessary party to any private civil lawsuit to enforce the terns of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the Division. The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area: Buried Water Line l 2. 3. 4. 5. (Please list additional structures on a separate page) CERTIFICATION The Applicant, Connell Resources, Inc. (print applicant/company name), by Larry Johnson (print representative's name), asAggregate Development Manager(print representative's title), does hereby certify that L.G. Everist, Inc. (structure owner) shall be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s) located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation Permit Application for Connell Carr Pit (operation name), File Number M-2014-001 This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock, Metal, and Designated Mining Operations. Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form. NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT ACKNOWLEGED BY: Applicant Connell Resources, Inc . 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Select Search-type: Quick Search ; ,aahnFt Product Tracking System,M Rights Reserved Version: 1.8.0.8 1111Ens://pis-?.usns.govpis2-we itcIntranet` `rack.ingNumrkefipL1nsedeliverySignEature nc.Add ess?siglmage... 4/30/2014 blue earth SOLUTIONS Letter of Transmittal DATE: April 17, 2014 TO: Poudre Valley REA -Attn: Bryant Pongrac 7649 REA Parkway Fort Collins, CO 80528 FROM : Bill Schenderlein Blue Earth Solutions, LLC P.O. Box 2427 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (970) 227-2803 WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR: IN Attached ■ Originals n Use ri Information Below n Copy of Letter n Approval nApplications ri Information nSpecifications ■ Review& Comment n Other Remarks Connell Resources, Inc. or their representatives have previously been in contact with your utility regarding the proposed Connell Carr Pit (see Vicinity Map). Connell Resources is in the process of obtaining a Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) permit for the mining of aggregate materials in Weld County. The mining will include excavation to maximum depths of about 25 feet below the ground surface and reclamation will involve grading and revegetation to create stable slopes for rangeland. As part of the DRMS permitting, the Connell Resources has identified permanent man-made structures owned by Poudre Valley REA within or adjacent to the project(see Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map). To protect your interests in the structure, Connell Resources is offering an agreement that provides Poudre Valley REA compensation for structure damage. A signed and notarized agreement is attached. Mine planning has established appropriate setbacks from mining excavations to adjacent structures, including those owned by Poudre Valley REA, and Connell Resources does not anticipate any structure damages. However, to ensure your interests are protected, we request that you please consider the Structure Agreement enclosed. If you choose to complete the Structure Agreement,please have a representative of your organization sign and return a copy of the agreement to us for our records. Please call me at(970)227-2803 with any questions or to schedule a eti for gre ment revisions. Signed: kifj Blue Earth Solutions,LLC • P.O. Box 2427 ♦ Fort Collins,CO 80522 • (970)227-2803 Structure Agreement This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred(200) feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety ("Division")requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred(200)feet of the affected land, the Applicant shall either: a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s)having an interest in the structure, that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached,the Applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or c) Where such structure is a utility,the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities,as proposed,will have "no negative effect"on their utility. ( Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19&Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20) The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board("Board') has determined that this form, if properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. §34-32.5-115(4)(e) and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. §34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the Division. The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area: Overhead Utility Lines 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (Please list additional structures on a separate page) CERTIFICATION The Applicant, Connell Resources, Inc. (print applicant/company name), by Larry Johnson (print representative's name), as Aggregate Development Manager(print representative's title), does hereby certify that Poudre Valley REA (structure owner) shall be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structures) located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A,of the Reclamation Permit Application for Connell Carr Pit (operation name), File Number M-2014_001 This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock,Metal, and Designated Mining Operations. Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form. NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT ACKNOWLEGED BY: Applicant Connell Resources, Inc. Representative Name Date 11-17---1 Title Aggregate Development anager STATE OF COLOR/hp ) ) ss. COUNTY OF/.0.9 .._) The foregoin was acknowledged efore m +t 's /Ay of 1910t) I it 20/$/,by L as 71 ilevegvilof I Uleefi vco,a e-,Z.2 0, . i My Commission Expires: i'//171/� o Public ••;�p,RY p ' ... i DOUGLAS WI i II ANDERSON I• . J MY COMMISSION EXPIRE,#: December 3.�2015 NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER ACKNOWLEGED BY: Structure Owner Poudre Valley REA Name Date Title STATE OF ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ) The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 ,by as of . My Commission Expires: Notary Public Hello