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PERMIT #: M -1978 -102 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: PSH <br />INSPECTION DATE: February 21, 2014 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />The Shipps Pit was inspected by Peter Hays with the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) as a <br />follow -up inspection to confirm a corrective action was completed by the Operator. The site was previously <br />inspected by the Division on May 9, 2013. During the last inspection a problem was cited for the mine sign not <br />indicating the current Operator as required by Rule 3.1.12. <br />The Operator, Jim Cozad, had contacted the Division to indicate the corrected sign was posted at the southern <br />entrance of the site by the corrective action due date, but was not able to submit a photograph of the sign to <br />the Division. The corrected sign was observed during this inspection. A photograph of the sign is attached. <br />The problem cited in the previous inspection report is resolved. <br />The site appeared unchanged since the last inspection. The Operator stated approximately 1,000 cubic yards <br />of material was removed from the site by voicemail prior to the inspection. As stated in the previous <br />inspection report, the Division recommends the Operator backfill the portion of the highwall along the <br />western boundary to prevent any future impacts from the mining operation outside of the permitted <br />boundary. The western highwall was unchanged since the last inspection and appeared stable. <br />Photograph taken during the inspection are attached. <br />Inspection Contact Address <br />Debbie Shipps <br />Shipps Farms L.P. <br />17164 WCR 100 <br />Nunn, CO 80648 <br />Cc: Tom Kaldenbach, DRMS <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />