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PERMIT#: M-2002-094 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: DMC <br /> INSPECTION DATE:July 9, 2014 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This inspection was conducted as part of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety's (Division) normal monitoring <br /> program. A representative for the operator was not present during this inspection. Photographs are included with this <br /> report in order to illustrate some of the conditions observed. <br /> The Allen Pit is located approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Redvale and accessed from 37 Road. The site is a 112c <br /> operation that includes a total of 51.5 permitted acres. The Division currently holds a financial warranty amount of <br /> $72,400.00 for this site. The Division updated the reclamation cost estimate for this site in 2012. The financial warranty <br /> amount is still considered adequate. <br /> Adequate mine identification signage was noted at the entrance to the site. <br /> The affected area was marked by fencing and posts that were clearly visible and adequate to delineate the affected area <br /> boundary. <br /> Evidence of recent mining activity was not evident. According to the operator's annual reports, activity on site has been <br /> limited to stockpile removal. The open pit covers approximately two acres in the north part of the permit area. The <br /> stockpile area south of the pit includes approximately 6-7 acres of disturbance. Pit slopes are left at near vertical to <br /> 0.5H:l V slopes. There was no water observed in the pit. <br /> There has been no evident reclamation completed at the site. Vegetation over the disturbed areas consists mostly of weed <br /> species. The operator appears to be complying with the approved weed control plan though. Noxious weeds were not <br /> observed. <br /> No problems or violations were noted during this inspection. <br /> Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Dustin Czapla at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and <br /> Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3`1 Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone number <br /> (970)243-6299. <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />