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PERMIT #: M -1978 -014 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: PSH <br />INSPECTION DATE: October 17, 2013 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />The North Chieftain pit was inspected by Peter Hays with the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />(Division /DRMS) as part of the Division's monitoring inspection program. The site was previously inspected by <br />the Division on July 10, 2008. Mr. Jason McGraw with General Shale was present during the inspection. <br />The site is permitted for 126.4 acres. The Division currently holds a financial warranty in the amount of <br />$73,431.00, which appears adequate based on this inspection. The mine sign and boundary markers (fences) <br />for the western portion of the site were observed as required by Rule 3.1.12. <br />The site was inactive during the inspection. The site is "campaign" mined by General Brick. Clay and sand are <br />mined in a period of weeks and stockpiled on site for later removal and transport to the processing facility in <br />Lakewood for the production of bricks. The site is divided into three stages. The lease for Stage 1 expires in <br />2023 according to the Operator. The stage will be mine one or two more times and the material will be <br />stockpiles on Stage 2 prior to reclaiming the area. The disturbance in Stage 2 is expected to continue to the <br />south and southeast. Stage 3 is not expected to be mined at this time. <br />The site was last mined in 2006. Five stockpiles of product, two topsoil stockpiles and an overburden stockpile <br />were observed during the inspection. The condition of the site was accurately depicted in the 2013 Annual <br />Report and the TR -02 Mine Map. <br />No reclamation activities have started at the site. The two topsoil stockpiles and overburden pile were well <br />vegetation and appeared stable. <br />No noxious weeds were observed during the inspection. The site is monitored as part of a weed control plan. <br />No erosion was noted and the stormwater pond in the southwest corner of the site was mostly dry. <br />No problems were noted during the inspection. Photographs taken during the inspection are attached. <br />Inspection Contact Address <br />Mr. Jason McGraw <br />General Shale Brick, Inc. <br />1845 W. Dartmouth Ave. <br />Denver, CO 80110 <br />Cc: Tom Kaldenbach, DRMS <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />