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of coo COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY <br /> yes 90, MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORTk <br /> °. PHONE: (303) 866-3567 <br /> �876 <br /> The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation <br /> noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit <br /> and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board. <br /> MINE NAME: 1PINE/PROSPECTING ID#: MINERAL: COUNTY: <br /> Kirtright Pit M-1986-123 Sand and gravel Larimer <br /> INSPECTION TYPE: INSPECTOR(S): INSP.DATE: INSP.TIME: <br /> Monitoring Michael A. Cunningham' July 11,2014 09:00 <br /> . OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION: <br /> Coulson Excavating Company,Inc. Dick Coulson 112c-Construction Regular Operation <br /> REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT: <br /> Normal I&E Program Partial Bond $58,400.00 <br /> DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP. CONTACTS: JOINT INSP.AGENCY: <br /> NA None None <br /> WEATHER: INS TO 'S SI NATURE: �IGNATURE DATE: <br /> Clear August 20,2014 <br /> The following inspection topics were identified as haviniz Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS <br /> SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE <br /> WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a <br /> Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land <br /> Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action. <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Division has no evidence that the operator has a valid well <br /> permit or substitute water supply plan for the exposed groundwater at the site. This is a problem related to 34- <br /> 32.5-116(4)(h) of the Colorado Revised Statutes and 3.1.6(1)(a) of the Construction Materials Rules and <br /> Regulations governing injury to existing water rights. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall demonstrate that the operation is in compliance with the Office of <br /> the State Engineer and shall submit a copy of a valid substitute water supply plan by the corrective action date. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 9/19/14 <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Reclamation Success <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Mining at the Kirtright Pit was completed over five years ago and <br /> the Operator has failed to complete reclamation. Pursuant to Construction Materials Rule 3.1.3, all reclamation <br /> is to be completed within five years from the date that mining ceases. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall submit an augmentation plan to the appropriate water court for <br /> approval within 180 days of the mailing date of this report and shall provide written documentation <br /> demonstrating the augmentation plan has been filed in court. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 2/16/15 <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Reclamation Success <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Failure to follow approved reclamation plan, or current reclamation <br /> plan needs to be updated and clarified pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32.5-116 (1). The operator must follow approved <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br />