2014-05-07_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M2008070

• Permit No: M2008070
• IBM Index Class Name: GENERAL DOCUMENTS
• Doc Date: 5/7/2014
• Doc Name: Returned mail
• From: DRMS
• To: Don Silva Western Gravel, LLC
• Email Name: THM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

PERMIT #: M- 2008 -070
INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: THM
INSPECTION DATE: April 8, 2014
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Improper storage and containment of fuels and/or other
hazardous materials was present on site.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: All storage tanks, petroleum and any hazardous materials on site for any period of
time shall have appropriate secondary containment. The site will also have to comply with all applicable SPCC
requirements. Please supply photo documentation that any fuel or hazardous materials containers are stored
properly - including applicable secondary containment structures by the corrective action date. Note that
secondary containment structures shall consist of an impermeable containment which could contain all contents
of the tanks and various containers (when full) plus 10% of the total capacity. The operator may also provide
photo documentation that all containers have been removed from the site on or before the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 5/26/14
OBSERVATIONS
This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division
of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The WRC Gravel Pit is located approximately 13 miles west of Meeker,
Colorado. The WRC Gravel Pit is a 191.83 acre 112c construction materials mining operation. Don Silva and
Leif Joy accompanied the inspector during the inspection.
The mine identification sign and the affected area boundary markers were present and in compliance with Rule
3.1.12.
The site was inactive during the inspection. Various stockpiles of construction material were observed.
A waste oil container lacking secondary containment was observed within the permit area. This is noted as a
problem. The corrective action required is to construct secondary containment or remove the container
from the permit area. Please provide photo- documentation of the corrective action no later than May 26,
2014 to avoid enforcement action.
The operator has started the final grading for the solid waste disposal cell in Phase 1.
No off -site damage was observed during the inspection.
Photos that show the conditions observed during the inspection are included at the end of this report.
Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Travis Marshall at the Division of Reclamation,
Mining and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3`d Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado
81501, phone no. 970 - 241 -2042.
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