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COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY <br /> MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT <br /> "« �* PHONE: (303) 866-3567 <br /> *1876 s <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: MINE/PROSPECTING ID#: MINERAL: COUNTY: <br /> Brand Pit M-1981-250 Sand and gravel Yuma <br /> INSPECTION TYPE: INSPECTOR(S): INSP.DATE: INSP. TIME: <br /> Monitoring Elliott R. Russell July 9,2014 11:15 <br /> OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION: <br /> Yuma County Kent Twiss 112c-Construction Regular Operation <br /> REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT: <br /> Normal I&E Program None NA <br /> DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP. CONTACTS: JOINT INSP.AGENCY: <br /> NA None None <br /> WEATHER: INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE DATE: <br /> Clear i August 6,2014 <br /> The following inspection topics were identified as having 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: Availability Of Records <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: There are structures within 200' of the permit boundary which do <br /> not have structure agreements within the approved permit. This is a failure to comply with section 6.4.19 of the <br /> Rule. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall submit the necessary paperwork to resolve this issue before the <br /> corrective action date. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 9/05/14 <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Revegetation <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: There are state-listed noxious weeds present on site. This is a <br /> problem for failure to employ weed control methods for state listed noxious weed species within the permitted <br /> area, and to reduce the spread of weeds to nearby areas as required by Section 3.1.10 (6) of the Rule. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Implement approved weed control plan and provide proof to the Division that this has <br /> been done. If a weed control plan is not already in place, the operator shall develop a weed control and <br /> management plan in accordance with Section 3.1.10 (6) of the Rule. This plan should be developed in <br /> consultation with the county extension agency, or weed control district office and should include specific <br /> control measures to be applied, a schedule for when control measures will be applied and a post-treatment <br /> monitoring plan. This weed control plan shall be submitted to the Division as a Technical Revision to the <br /> approved plan with the appropriate Technical Revision fee of$216.00 by the corrective action date. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 9/05/14 <br /> Page I of 7 <br />