2014-03-26_INSPECTION - M2000014

• Permit No: M2000014
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 3/26/2014
• Doc Name: Inspection report
• From: DRMS
• To: Grand Gravel Pit, LLC
• Inspection Date: 3/21/2014
• Email Name: PSH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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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:
Yust Ranch Gravel Pit
M- 2000 -014
Sand and gravel
Grand
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Preoperation Inspection
Peter S. Hays
March 21, 2014
10:00
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Grand Gravel Pit, LLC
Bud Carpenter
110c - Construction Limited Impact
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Pre - Operation Inspection
None
$13,200.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INS NTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
INSP
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SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
March 26, 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: Signs & Markers
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The mine identification sign does not indicate Grand Gravel Pit, LLC
as the Operator. This is a problem for failure to post a mine identification sign as required by Section 3.1.12(1)
of the Rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall, at the entrance of the mine site, post a sign which shall be clearly
visible from the access road with the following: the name of the Operator, a statement that a reclamation
permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and the permit
number. The Operator shall submit photo documentation that a proper sign has been posted by the corrective
action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 5/26/14
OBSERVATIONS
This was a conversion application pre - operational inspection of the Yust Ranch Gravel Pit conducted by Peter
Hays, Elliott Russell and Amy Eschberger with the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division). Mr.
Jerry (Bud) Carpenter with Grand Gravel Pit, LLC was present during the inspection.
The 110c to 112c construction materials permit application was received by the Division on November 22,
2013. The application was deemed complete on February 3, 2014. The decision due date is May 5, 2014. The
Applicant published public notice as required by Rule 1.6.2(d) for four consecutive weeks. The last notice was
published on February 28, 2014. The public comment for the application ended on March 19, 2014. The
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