HomeMy WebLinkAboutOMR FACE Review Ltr_Dry Creek Mine_122214Butte County Department of Development Services
TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR | PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
7 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-7601 Office
(530) 538-7785 Fax
www.buttecounty.net
December 22, 2014
Candace Mapel
Department of Conservation
Office of Mine Reclamation
801 K Street, MS 09-06
Sacramento, CA 95814-3529
RE: Financial Assurance Cost Estimate Review – Dry Creek Mine (CA MINE ID # 91-04-0012)
Dear Ms. Mapel:
On December 9, 2014, Butte County received the 2014-2015 Financial Assurance Cost Estimate for the
Dry Creek Mine. The estimate calculated reclamation costs to be in the amount of $93,334.30. The
latest annual mine inspection report indicates the total disturbance area of the mine site to be
approximately 9.0 acres. Based on the number of acres disturbed at the site, reclamation costs are
estimated to be approximately $10,370 per acre.
Staff has reviewed the cost estimate for adequacy of third-party reclamation of the mine in accordance
with the mine’s approved reclamation plan. Based on this review, Butte County certifies the estimate as
adequate to complete reclamation of the site. Pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section 2774(d)(1),
the enclosed estimate is being submitted to your office for a 45-day review and comment.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (530) 538-7150.
Sincerely,
Rowland Hickel, Senior Planner
Butte County Department of Development Services
rhickel@buttecounty.net
ENCLOSURE (Financial Assurance Cost Estimate)
cc: Franklin Construction Co.