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PERMIT #: M- 2009 -035 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: THM <br />INSPECTION DATE: March 13, 2014 <br />GENERAL INSPECTION TOPICS <br />The following list identifies the environmental and permit parameters inspected and gives a categorical evaluation of each <br />RECORDS---------------------- - - - - -- Y (FN) FINANCIAL WARRANTY-- - - - - -- Y (RD) ROADS-------- - - - - -- Y <br />HYDROLOGIC BALANCE----- - - - - -- Y (BG) BACKFILL & GRADING---- - - - - -- NA (EX) EXPLOSIVES--- - - - - -- NA <br />PROCESSING WASTE/TAILING - - -- NA (SF) PROCESSING FACILITIES- - - - - -- Y (TS) TOPSOIL-------- - - - - -- PB <br />GENL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE- Y (FW) FISH & WILDLIFE------ --- - -- Y (RV) REVEGETATION - -- NA <br />M) SIGNS AND MARKERS--------- --- - -- Y (SP) STORM WATER MGT PLAN - - -- NA (SB) COMPLETE INSP - - -- Y <br />OVERBURDEN/DEV. WASTE-- - - - - -- NA (SC) EROSION /SEDIMENTATION - -- Y (RS) RECL PLAN /COMP - -NA <br />T) ACID OR TOXIC MATERIALS - - - - -- NA (OD) OFF -SITE DAMAGE-------- - - - - -Y (ST) STIPULATIONS-- - - - -NA <br />Y = Inspected and found in compliance / N = Not inspected / NA = Not applicable to this operation / PB = Problem cited / PV = Possible violation cited <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division <br />of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The 32.5 Road Gravel Pit is located East of 32.5 Road approximately 5 <br />miles east of Grand Junction, Colorado. The 32.5 Road Gravel Pit is a 30.25 acre, 112c proposed operation. <br />Andy Azcarraga accompanied the inspector during the inspection. <br />The mine identification sign and the affected area boundary markers were present and in compliance with Rule <br />3.1.12. <br />The mine was active during the inspection excavation, processing and construction material processing were <br />occurring during the inspection. <br />Topsoil stockpiled around the perimeter of the permit area was much steeper than the required 3H:1 V and were <br />void of any vegetation to minimize erosion. Per Rule 3.1.9(3) topsoil stockpiles shall be stored in places and <br />configurations to minimize erosion. The current configuration of the stockpiles will likely increase erosion of <br />the topsoil. This is noted as a problem. The corrective action required is to reconfigure the topsoil <br />stockpiles to slopes no steeper than 3H:1V. Please provide photo - documentation of the reconfigured and <br />seeded topsoil stockpiles no later than May 2, 2014 to avoid enforcement action. <br />Small shoots of Tamarisk were observed during the inspection. This is not seen as a problem due to an active <br />weed management plan. However, Tamarisk is a noxious weed and is noted in this report to use as a tool to <br />monitor the weed management plans success during future inspections. <br />No off -site damage was observed during the inspection. <br />No problems or possible violations were observed during the inspection. <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />