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DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St., Room 215 COLORADO
DIVISION OF
Denver, Colorado 80203 RECLAMATION
Phone: (303)866-3567 RECEIVED
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SAFETY
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John W.Hickenlooper
WELD cCOUNTY Governor
;OMMiSSIONERS Mike King
Executive Director
Loretta Pineda
Director
Notice of 1 12c Construction Materials
Reclamation Permit Release Request Consideration
DATE: February 27, 2014
TO:
Weld County Commissioners
County Commissioner
915 10th St
Greeley, CO 80631
FROM: Eric C. Scott, Environmental Protection Specialist es
RE: Weld County, Bearson Gravel Pit, Permit No. M-1999-001
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Please be advised that on February 27, 2014, Weld County, whose address and telephone number are
1 1 l 1 H St. P.O. Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632; (970) 304-6496, submitted a request for full reclamation
responsibility release for the Bearson Gravel Pit, Permit No. M-1999-001. The construction materials
extraction operation is located at or near Section 19, Township 2N, Range 66W, 06th Prime Meridian, in
Weld County.
Written comments or objections to the release may be submitted to, and additional information obtained
from, the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver,
Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. Comments or objections should be submitted within 15 days. The
Division is required to wait 30 days after the release decision is made to allow for appeals.
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DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St.,Room 215
Denver,Colorado 80203 RECEIVED II�II
Phone:(303)866-3567
FAX:(3031 832-8106
JAN 0 4 1999 DEPARTMENT C
Division of Minerals 8 Geology
RESOURCE
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 'VMl' 1�SOV1\C�
REGULAR (112) OPERATION Roy Romer
RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM Governor
lames 5.Lochhead
Executive Director
.Michael B Long
Division Director
CHECK ONE: X New Application (Rule 1.4.5) Amendment Application (Rule 1.10)
Conversion Application� (Rule 1.11)
Permit # M - - l l/O - (provide for Amendments and Conversions of
existing permits)
The application for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit contains
three major parts : (1) the application form; (2) Exhibits A-S, Addendum 1, any sections of
Exhibit 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit; and (3) the application fee. When you submit your
application, be sure to include one (1) complete signed and notarized IVORY ORIGINAL and four (4)
copies of the completed Ivory application form, five (5) copies of Exhibits A-S, Addendum 1,
appropriate sections of 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, and a check for the application fee
described under Section (4) below. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in a 3-ring binder; maps
should be folded to 8 1/2" X 11" or 8 1/2" X 14" size. To expedite processing, please provide
the information in the format and order described in this form.
GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
Type or print clearly, in the apace provided, ALL information requested below.
1. Applicant/operator or company name (name to be used on permit) :
Weld County Public Works
1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc. ) : Government
1.2 I.R.S. Tax I.D. No. or Social Security Number: 846000811
2. Operation name (pit, mine or site name) : Bearson Gravel Pit
3 . Permitted acreage (new or existing site) : 201 permitted acres
3. 1 Change in acreage (+ or -) 0 acres
3.2 Total acreage in Permit area 20± acres
4. Fees:
4.1 New Application $1, 875.00 application fee
4.2 New Quarry Application $2, 325.00
4.3 Milling Application (Non-DMO) quarry application
PP $3,100.00 milling application
4.4 Amendment Fee $1,550.00 amendment fee
4. 5 Conversion to 112 operation (set by statute) $1, 875.00 conversion fee
5. Primary commoditie(s) to be mined: sand gravel
5.1 Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 1. - lbs/Tons/yr
2. / lbs/Tons/yr 3. / lbs/Tons/yr
4. / lbs/Tons/yr 5. / lbs/Tons/yr
5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditiels) to be mined: gravel for roads 6
construction
5. 3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: N/A
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6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Darrell Pearson
If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit O' .
7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Darrell Pearson
7.1 Names of the holders of any recorded easements on the affected land:
8. Type of mining operation: X Surface Underground
9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur:
COUNTY: Weld
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one) : X 6th (Colorado) 10th (New Mexico) Ute
SECTION (write number) : S 19
TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction) : T 2 X North South
RANGE (write number and check direction) : R 66 East X West
QUARTER SECTION (check one) : X NE _ NW _ SE SW
QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one) : — NE X NW _ SE _ SW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the
approximate elevation) : Four miles north and' nest of Ft. Lupton, Colorado, located east
of intersection of WCR 20 and WCR 25
10. Primary future (Post-mining) land use (check one) :
Cropland(CR) _ Pastureland(PL) _ General Agriculture(GA)
Rangeland(RL) _ Forestry(FR) X Wildlife Habitat(WL)
Residential (RS) _ Recreation(RC) _ Industrial/Commercial(IC)
Developed Water Resources(WR) _ Solid Waste Disposal(WD)
11. Primary present land use (check one) :
_ Cropland(CR) _ Pastureland(PL) _ General Agriculture(GA)
_ Rangeland(RL) _ Forestry(FR) X Wildlife Habitat(WL)
Residential (RE) _ Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial(IC)
Developed Water Resources(WR)
12. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel) :
Use of dozers, excavator, and haul trucks
13 . On-Site Processing: y Crushing/Screening
13.1 Briefly explain on-site processing:
Feed rock crusher/screen with front-end loader
List any designated chemicals or acid-producing materials to be used or stored within
permit area: None
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14 . Correspondence Information:
APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit)
Contact's Name: Grtg Nelson Title: Mining Supervisor
Company Name: Weld County Public Works
Street: 933 N. 11th Avenue, P.O. Box #758
City: Greeley
State: CO • Zip Code: 80632
Telephone Number: ( 970 ) - 356-4000 ext. 3750 . 42-77C
Fax Number: ( 970 ) - 352-2868 �lf
PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above)
Contact's Name: Title:
Company Name:
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number: ( ) -
Fax Number: ( ) -
INSPECTION CONTACT
Contact's Name: Title:
Company Name:
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number: ( ) -
Fax Number: ( ) -
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any)
Agency:
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number: ( ) -
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any)
Agency:
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number: ( ) -
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15. Description of Amendment or Conversion:
If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing
the proposed change(s) .
Maps and Exhibits:
Five (5) complete, unbound application packages must be submitted. One complete application
package consists of a signed application form and the set of maps and exhibits referenced
below as Exhibits A-S, Addendum 1, and the Geotechnical Stability Exhibit. Each exhibit
within the application must be presented as a separate section. Begin each exhibit on a new
page. Pages should be numbered consecutively for ease of reference. If separate documents
are used as appendices, please reference these by name in the exhibit.
With each of the five (5) signed application forms, you must submit a corresponding set of the
maps and exhibits as described in the following references to Rule 6.4, 6.5, and 1.6.2(1) (b) :
EXHIBIT A Legal Description
EXHIBIT B Index Map
EXHIBIT C Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands to include the
location of any recorded easements
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, to include holders of any recorded
easements
EXHIBIT O Owners of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of
Substance to be Mined, to include holders of any recorded easements
EXHIBIT P Municipalities Within Two Miles
EXHIBIT Q Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Soil
Conservation District
EXHIBIT R Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder
EXHIBIT S Permanent Man-Made Structures
Rule 1 .6.2 (1) (b) ADDENDUM 1 - Notice Requirements (sample enclosed)
Rule 6.5 Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (any required sections)
The instructions for preparing Exhibits A-S, Addendum 1, and Geotechnical Stability Exhibit
are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and Rule 1.6.2 (1) (b) of the Rules and Regulations. If
you have any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required, or
would like to schedule a pre-application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567.
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Responsibilities as a Permittee:
Upon application approval and permit issuance, this application becomes a
legally binding document. Therefore, there are a number of important
requirements which you, as a permittee, should fully understand. These
requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement, in
the space provided, to acknowledge that you understand your obligations . If
you do not understand these obligations then please contact this Office for a
full
���explanation.
Ica, 1 . Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of
the financial warranty. You assume legal liability for all reasonable
expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected
lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is
revoked and financial warranty is forfeited;
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1' 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
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misrepresent important material facts;
66(/ 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;
X 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;
AA//) 5 . It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your
address or phone number;
6. Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on-site mining activity,
you must post a sign at the entrance of the mine site, which shall be
clearly visible from the access road, with the following information
(Rule 3 . 1 .12 ) :
a. the name of the operator;
b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been
issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and,
qq c . the permit number.
01(1 7 . The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by
monuments or other markers that are clearly visible and adequate to
delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance .
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4 8 . It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be
conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in your
application, as well as with the provisions of the Act and the
Construction Material Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the
permit is issued.
9 . Annually, on the anniversary date of permit issuance, you must submit
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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.
144)L0 - For joint venture/partnership operators : the signing
representative is authorized to sign this document and a power of
attorney (provided by the partner (s) ) authorizing the signature of the
representative is attached to this application.
NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS:
It is likely there will be additions, changes, and deletions to this document
prior to final decision by the Office. Therefore, if you have any comments or
concerns you must contact the applicant or the Office prior to the decision
date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application
document .
The Office is not allowed to consider comments, unless they are written, and
received prior to the end of the public comment period. You should contact
the applicant for the final date of the public comment period.
If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office' s
review and decision or appeals process, you may contact the Office at
(303) 866-3567 .
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Certification:
As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation
described has met the minimum requirements of the following terms and conditions:
1. To the best of my knowledge, all significant, valuable and permanent man-made
structure(s) in existence at the time this application is filed, and located within 200
feet of the proposed affected area have been identified in this application (Section 34-
32.5-115 (4) (e) , C.R.S. ) .
2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by
law (Section 34-32.5-115 (4) (f) , C.R.S. ;
3 . As the applicant/operator, I do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the
State of Colorado currently in violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land
Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Section 34-32.5-120, C.R.S. )
as determined through a Board finding.
4. I understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of
perjury and that false statements made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor
pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S.
Signed and dated this' n day of , /9 2Y ,
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