2014-02-05_INSPECTION - M1979045

• Permit No: M1979045
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 2/5/2014
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: THe Lakewood Brick and Tile Company
• Inspection Date: 1/30/2014
• Email Name: PSH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

of �� COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
yew98 MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
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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:
MINE /PROSPECTING ID #:
MINERAL:
COUNTY:
Church Pit
M- 1979 -045
Clay (general)
Jefferson
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Peter S. Hays
January 30, 2014
11:00
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
The Lakewood Brick and Tile Company
Thomas Murray, Steve O'Brian
112c -Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I &E Program
Complete Bond
$319,000.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CO ACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
INSPEC U
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
I February 5, 2014
The followine inspection tonics 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 following problem was cited during the July 22, 2010 inspection,
There is impounded water at the site that appears to be exposed ground water. This represents a problem with
respect to 34.32.5- 116(4)(h) C.R.S. for failure to minimize disturbance to the prevailing hydrologic balance of the
affected lands during mining.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator did not respond by the original due date to provide verification that one
the four mitigative options, described in the April 30, 2010 letter has been implemented in accordance with
State Engineer requirements to address the problem of exposed ground water, or submit evidence that the
impounded water is not ground water. The Operator will be required to address this outstanding problem by
the due date listed below.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 5/05/14
OBSERVATIONS
The Church Pit was inspected by Peter Hays with the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety as part of the
Division's monitoring inspection program. The site was previously inspected by the Division on July 22, 2010.
Mr. Thomas Murray with Lakewood Brick and Tile Company and Mr. Steve O'Brian with Environment, Inc.
were present during the inspection.
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