2015-02-27_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M1995095

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PERMIT #: M- 1995 -095 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: TC1 INSPECTION DATE: February 12, 2014 OBSERVATIONS This inspection was conducted as part of the regular monitoring program. Mr. Henry Schuler was present for the inspection, representing the Operator (Schuler Terracing). This is a 110c construction material mine. The mine was not operating at the time of the inspection. The Simla Highway Pit entrance is located approximately 3 miles south of Simla off the Simla Hwy (Co. Rd 125). Inspection: Most of the site was covered with a few inches of snow. A permit sign was posted at the site entrance (see Photo 1). The site is fenced all the way around. A stormwater pond was observed in the northeast corner of the site (see Photo 2). Mr. Schuler indicated stormwater typically infiltrates in 72 hours or less. Mr. Schuler stated he has stripped and stockpiled topsoil material on the west side of the pit (see Photo 3) for reclamation. He has also a small stockpile of manure from local stockpens for fertilizing reclaimed areas (see Photo 4). The northwest area of the pit has been graded to final contours (which appeared to be 3H:1V or flatter), topsoiled and seeded (see Photo 5). Given the snow and the time of year, it was difficult to determine how well the vegetation was established. (Note: A review of historic Google Earth images indicates reclamation in this area was initiated sometime between 2006 and 2010.) Mr. Schuler indicated no processing is required for the Class III material he produces, other than some on -site blending of materials. A small concrete rubble pile (see Photo 6) was observed in the southwest corner of the site. Mr. Schuler indicated this material is used for wash -out repairs. No wildlife impacts or noxious weed were observed. Records: • The total permitted area is 9.9 acres with the approval of Amendment 1 in 2003, adding 3.9 acres to the permit. • The permit was transferred (Revision SO -01) to Schuler Terracing from El Paso County 12002. • The previous inspection was performed on 2/27/2009. No problems were cited. • The anniversary date is July 8. Annual reports and fees are current through 2014. 1. The 2013 annual report indicated 9.9 acres had been affected. The 2014 annual report (not available at the time of this inspection) indicated only 2.5 acres have been affected, and that 2.5 acres have been backfilled and seeded. 2. The DRMS has no record of an acreage release being requested, which is required to reduce affected area. The discrepancy in affected area and DRMS records is cited as a potential problem on page one of this report • The post -mine land use is rangeland. Current Stipulations: None. Bond: The current bond is inadequate for 9.9 acres of affected area. The Operator must request a surety reduction for reclamation performed or an acreage release for reclamation completed on affected area where there is to Page 2 of 7