2014-01-08_INSPECTION - M1978056

• Permit No: M1978056
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 1/8/2014
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Varra Compnaies, Inc
• Inspection Date: 12/12/2013
• Email Name: PSH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

�woF co�O� COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
** $ MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
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:
MINE/PROSPECTING ID #:
MINERAL:
COUNTY:
Durham Sand & Gravel Pit
M -1978 -056
Sand and gravel
Weld
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Peter S. Hays
December 12, 2013
11:00
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Varra Companies, Inc.
Brad Janes
I 112c -Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I &E Program
Complete Bond
$300,000.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP ONTACTS•
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None Z
None
WEATHER:
INS R' S ATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
I January 8, 2014
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 spillway required under the Durham Pit Flood Control
Mitigation Plan (FCMP) was destroyed during the recent flood event in the region. The FCMP was required by a
Board Order dated October 27, 2004 from the Mined Land Reclamation Board (Board) and was incorporated in
the Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) approved by Weld County and FEMA.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator must reconstruct the spillway to the approved construction drawings and
submit an engineering certification and as -built drawings, if required, for the rebuilt spillway.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 4
OBSERVATIONS
The Durham Sand & Gravel Pit was inspected by Peter Hays with the Division of Reclamation, Mining and
Safety (Division /DRMS) as part of the Division's monitoring inspection program. The site was previously
inspected by the Division on April 15, 2011. Mr. Brad Janes with Varra Companies, Inc. ( Varra) was present
during the inspection.
The mine identification sign was posted at the entrance of the site and the mine boundaries were well defined
as required by Rule 3.1.12.
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