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PERMIT #: M- 2000 -073 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: THM <br />INSPECTION DATE: August 29, 2013 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division <br />of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The Shults Pit is a 9.9 acre 110c permit that is located in Rio Blanco <br />County south of the White River on private land. Jessica Dooling with XTO Energy accompanied the inspector <br />during the inspection. <br />The mine identification sign and area boundary markers were observed and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. <br />The operation has affected approximately 6 acres of the maximum allowed disturbance of 9.9 acres. The site <br />was not active during the inspection and is used on an as needed basis 3 -6 times a year. Stockpiles of <br />construction material of various sizes were observed during the inspection. The topsoil stock pile was located <br />along the southern permit boundary and it appeared to have adequate vegetation. Due to the recent heavy <br />precipitation that occurred in August some minor erosional features were observed on the access road. The <br />working area and the stockpile locations appeared to be unaffected by the recent precipitation. <br />The natural intermediate drainage the runs north from the mine site appeared to be adequately protected from <br />potential impacts from the mine site. <br />A required routine reclamation cost update will be conducted and sent under separate cover. <br />Weeds were observed within the permit boundary but evidence of spraying and treatment was observed and <br />therefore is not considered a problem at this time. <br />No problems or possible violations were observed during the inspection. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Travis Marshall at the Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3`d Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado <br />81501, phone no. (970) 241 -2042. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />