2013-11-20_INSPECTION - M2005080

• Permit No: M2005080
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 11/20/2013
• Doc Name: Corrective Actions
• From: Allen Drilling & Excavating Co., Inc.
• To: DRMS
• Inspection Date: 10/23/2013
• Email Name: MAC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

°4.00 COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
H 0% MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
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The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME:
MINEIPROSPECTING ID#:
MINERAL:
COUNTY:
Allen Pit
NI- 2005 -080
Gravel and sand
Park
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Michael A. Cunningham
October 23, 2013
13:00
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Allen Drilling and Excavating
lack Allen
112c - Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I &E Program
Complete Bond
S48,945.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
L CT R'S GNATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
_
November 6, 2013
The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a
Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action
INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Division has no evidence that the operator has a valid well
permit, substitute water supply plan, or approved water augmentation plan for the exposed groundwater at the
site. This is a problem related to 34- 32.5- 116(4)(h) of the Colorado Revised Statutes and 3.1.6(1)(a) of the
Construction Materials Rules and Regulations governing injury to existing water rights.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall demonstrate that the operation is in compliance with the Office of
the State Engineer, show evidence that the operator is taking measures to bring the site into compliance with
the SEO, or backfill the pits to at least two feet above the groundwater surface by the corrective action date
specified. Proof of backfilling may be in the form of photographs of the backfilled area.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 11/20/13
INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Operator has not submitted copies of the approved well permit
for the two wells utilized at the Allen Pit. This is a problem pursuant to Rule 3.1.6(1)(a), which requires
Operators to be in compliance with applicable Colorado water laws and regulations governing injury to existing
water rights.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall submit copies of valid well permits from the Office of the State
Engineer, for both wells at the Allen Pit. The copies of the well permits shall be submitted to the Division on or
before the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 12/06
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