REVISED AGENDA

 

MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD MEETING

 

 

MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD/STATE OF COLORADO, Public Notice in conformance with the Colorado Sunshine Act of 1972.  The Mined Land Reclamation Board will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 318, Denver, Colorado, beginning at 9:00 a.m., unless otherwise noticed.

 

Due to the statutory deadlines and other responsibilities and requirements, the following Mined Land Reclamation Board Meeting AGENDA IS TENTATIVE AND WILL BE REVISED.  If you have any questions on specific Agenda Items, please contact the Division at 303.866.3567.

 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing auxiliary communicative aids and services for these Meetings may call Jill McLemore at 303.866.4019, giving her at least five (5) working days’ notice.

 

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** 1.    Approval of February 2008 Summary of Minutes   (5 minutes)

 

 

** 2.    Continuances and Withdrawals   (5 minutes)

 

 

** 3.    Consent Agenda…(No Items were submitted for the Consent Agenda for March 2008)

 

 

** 4.    EDO, Director and AGO Reports   (20 minutes)

 

 

  * 5.    Black Hawk Court of Appeals Case (Roxane Baca)

 

 

  * 6.    Formal Board Action

Revisions to DRMS Letter of Credit Form(Jeff Fugate and Elizabeth Taliaferro)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  * 7.    Notice of Designated Mining Operation Decision

 

March 7, 2008

DENISON MINES (USA) CORPORATION   ...File No. M-1977-285

1050 Seventeenth Street, Suite 950

Denver, Colorado 80265

 

 

Notice of Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

Denison Mines (USA) Corporation

 

Re:      Sunday Mine, Permit No. M-1977-285, Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

 

Pursuant to the Mineral Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Hard Rock, Metal and Designated Mining Operations (“Rules” or “Rule”) Rule 7.2.2(1), the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (“DRMS” or “Division”) hereby  posts the following Notice of Decision in the Monthly Board Agenda:

 

On February 6, 2008, the Division notified Denison Mines (USA) Corporation (“Denison”) that the Sunday Mine is a Designated Mining Operation (“DMO”) pursuant to Rule 1.1(14).  This finding was based on the fact that the site has the potential to release toxic materials as a result of mining operations.  Specifically, the Division believes that the ore and waste at the Sunday Mine site are toxic materials, based on the fact that the uranium concentration in and on the waste dump is sufficiently elevated such that the radioactive materials at the site are considered hazardous during mining and their removal and/or burial will be necessary before the site is no longer considered a hazard to human health and the environment.

 

On March 7, 2008, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 7.2.3(1) and 7.2.3(2), Denison submitted its written concurrence to the DMO designation, and indicated that it would submit a written request for a time extension to file the Environmental Protection Plan.  As a DMO, Denison is required to file with the Division the necessary elements of an Environmental Protection Plan, and upon the Division’s approval of its adequacy, amend the permit to include such plan, pursuant to Rules 7.2.3(2) and (3).  Denison also indicated that it may seek an exemption from the DMO designation in the future. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  * 8.    Notice of Designated Mining Operation Decision

 

March 7, 2008

DENISON MINES (USA) CORPORATION   ...File No. M-1977-416

1050 Seventeenth Street, Suite 950

Denver, Colorado 80265

 

 

Notice of Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

Denison Mines (USA) Corporation

 

Re:      Carnation Mine, Permit No. M-1977-416, Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

 

Pursuant to the Mineral Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Hard Rock, Metal and Designated Mining Operations (“Rules” or “Rule”) Rule 7.2.2(1), the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (“DRMS” or “Division”) hereby  posts the following Notice of Decision in the Monthly Board Agenda:

 

On February 6, 2008, the Division notified Denison Mines (USA) Corporation (“Denison”) that the Carnation Mine is a Designated Mining Operation (“DMO”) pursuant to Rule 1.1(14).  This finding was based on the fact that the site has the potential to release toxic materials as a result of mining operations.  Specifically, the Division believes that the ore and waste at the Carnation Mine site are toxic materials, based on the fact that the uranium concentration in and on the waste dump is sufficiently elevated such that the radioactive materials at the site are considered hazardous during mining and their removal and/or burial will be necessary before the site is no longer considered a hazard to human health and the environment.

 

On March 7, 2008, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 7.2.3(1) and 7.2.3(2), Denison submitted its written concurrence to the DMO designation, and indicated that it would submit a written request for a time extension to file the Environmental Protection Plan.  As a DMO, Denison is required to file with the Division the necessary elements of an Environmental Protection Plan, and upon the Division’s approval of its adequacy, amend the permit to include such plan, pursuant to Rules 7.2.3(2) and (3).  Denison also indicated that it may seek an exemption from the DMO designation in the future. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  * 9.    Notice of Designated Mining Operation Decision

 

March 7, 2008

DENISON MINES (USA) CORPORATION   ...File No. M-1978-039 HR

1050 Seventeenth Street, Suite 950

Denver, Colorado 80265

 

 

Notice of Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

Denison Mines (USA) Corporation

 

Re:      St. Jude Mine, Permit No. M-1978-039 HR, Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

 

Pursuant to the Mineral Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Hard Rock, Metal and Designated Mining Operations (“Rules” or “Rule”) Rule 7.2.2(1), the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (“DRMS” or “Division”) hereby  posts the following Notice of Decision in the Monthly Board Agenda:

 

On February 6, 2008, the Division notified Denison Mines (USA) Corporation (“Denison”) that the St. Jude Mine is a Designated Mining Operation (“DMO”) pursuant to Rule 1.1(14).  This finding was based on the fact that the site has the potential to release toxic materials as a result of mining operations.  Specifically, the Division believes that the ore and waste at the St. Jude Mine site are toxic materials, based on the fact that the uranium concentration in and on the waste dump is sufficiently elevated such that the radioactive materials at the site are considered hazardous during mining and their removal and/or burial will be necessary before the site is no longer considered a hazard to human health and the environment.

 

On March 7, 2008, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 7.2.3(1) and 7.2.3(2), Denison submitted its written concurrence to the DMO designation, and indicated that it would submit a written request for a time extension to file the Environmental Protection Plan.  As a DMO, Denison is required to file with the Division the necessary elements of an Environmental Protection Plan, and upon the Division’s approval of its adequacy, amend the permit to include such plan, pursuant to Rules 7.2.3(2) and (3).  Denison also indicated that it may seek an exemption from the DMO designation in the future. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 *10.    Notice of Designated Mining Operation Decision

 

March 7, 2008

DENISON MINES (USA) CORPORATION   ...File No. M-1980-055 HR

1050 Seventeenth Street, Suite 950

Denver, Colorado 80265

 

 

Notice of Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

Denison Mines (USA) Corporation

 

Re:      Topaz Mine, Permit No. M-1980-055 HR, Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

 

Pursuant to the Mineral Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Hard Rock, Metal and Designated Mining Operations (“Rules” or “Rule”) Rule 7.2.2(1), the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (“DRMS” or “Division”) hereby  posts the following Notice of Decision in the Monthly Board Agenda:

 

On February 6, 2008, the Division notified Denison Mines (USA) Corporation (“Denison”) that the Topaz Mine is a Designated Mining Operation (“DMO”) pursuant to Rule 1.1(14).  This finding was based on the fact that the site has the potential to release toxic materials as a result of mining operations.  Specifically, the Division believes that the ore and waste at the Topaz Mine site are toxic materials, based on the fact that the uranium concentration in and on the waste dump is sufficiently elevated such that the radioactive materials at the site are considered hazardous during mining and their removal and/or burial will be necessary before the site is no longer considered a hazard to human health and the environment.

 

On March 7, 2008, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 7.2.3(1) and 7.2.3(2), Denison submitted its written concurrence to the DMO designation, and indicated that it would submit a written request for a time extension to file the Environmental Protection Plan.  As a DMO, Denison is required to file with the Division the necessary elements of an Environmental Protection Plan, and upon the Division’s approval of its adequacy, amend the permit to include such plan, pursuant to Rules 7.2.3(2) and (3).  Denison also indicated that it may seek an exemption from the DMO designation in the future. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 *11.    Notice of Designated Mining Operation Decision

 

March 7, 2008

DENISON MINES (USA) CORPORATION   ...File No. M-1981-021

1050 Seventeenth Street, Suite 950

Denver, Colorado 80265

 

 

Notice of Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

Denison Mines (USA) Corporation

 

Re:      West Sunday Mine, Permit No. M-1981-021, Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

 

Pursuant to the Mineral Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Hard Rock, Metal and Designated Mining Operations (“Rules” or “Rule”) Rule 7.2.2(1), the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (“DRMS” or “Division”) hereby  posts the following Notice of Decision in the Monthly Board Agenda:

 

On February 6, 2008, the Division notified Denison Mines (USA) Corporation (“Denison”) that the West Sunday Mine is a Designated Mining Operation (“DMO”) pursuant to Rule 1.1(14).  This finding was based on the fact that the site has the potential to release toxic materials as a result of mining operations.  Specifically, the Division believes that the ore and waste at the West Sunday Mine site are toxic materials, based on the fact that the uranium concentration in and on the waste dump is sufficiently elevated such that the radioactive materials at the site are considered hazardous during mining and their removal and/or burial will be necessary before the site is no longer considered a hazard to human health and the environment.

 

On March 7, 2008, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 7.2.3(1) and 7.2.3(2), Denison submitted its written concurrence to the DMO designation, and indicated that it would submit a written request for a time extension to file the Environmental Protection Plan.  As a DMO, Denison is required to file with the Division the necessary elements of an Environmental Protection Plan, and upon the Division’s approval of its adequacy, amend the permit to include such plan, pursuant to Rules 7.2.3(2) and (3).  Denison also indicated that it may seek an exemption from the DMO designation in the future. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 *12.    Notice of Designated Mining Operation Decision

 

March 7, 2008

DENISON MINES (USA) CORPORATION   ...File No. M-1997-032

1050 Seventeenth Street, Suite 950

Denver, Colorado 80265

 

 

Notice of Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

Denison Mines (USA) Corporation

 

Re:      Van 4 Shaft, Permit No. M-1997-032, Determination of Designated Mining Operation Status

 

Pursuant to the Mineral Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Hard Rock, Metal and Designated Mining Operations (“Rules” or “Rule”) Rule 7.2.2(1), the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (“DRMS” or “Division”) hereby  posts the following Notice of Decision in the Monthly Board Agenda:

 

On February 6, 2008, the Division notified Denison Mines (USA) Corporation (“Denison”) that the Van 4 Shaft is a Designated Mining Operation (“DMO”) pursuant to Rule 1.1(14).  This finding was based on the fact that the site has the potential to release toxic materials as a result of mining operations.  Specifically, the Division believes that the ore and waste at the Van 4 Shaft site are toxic materials, based on the fact that the uranium concentration in and on the waste dump is sufficiently elevated such that the radioactive materials at the site are considered hazardous during mining and their removal and/or burial will be necessary before the site is no longer considered a hazard to human health and the environment.

 

On March 7, 2008, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 7.2.3(1) and 7.2.3(2), Denison submitted its written concurrence to the DMO designation, and indicated that it would submit a written request for a time extension to file the Environmental Protection Plan.  As a DMO, Denison is required to file with the Division the necessary elements of an Environmental Protection Plan, and upon the Division’s approval of its adequacy, amend the permit to include such plan, pursuant to Rules 7.2.3(2) and (3).  Denison also indicated that it may seek an exemption from the DMO designation in the future. 

 

 

 

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Mar 10 rev