2015-03-18_INSPECTION - M2001016

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PERMIT #: M- 2001 -016 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: MAC INSPECTION DATE: February 25, 2015 OBSERVATIONS The inspection was conducted by Michael Cunningham of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division). Connie Davis of Aggregate Industries was also present for the inspection. The Fredstrom Resource site is located 2 miles west of Longmont, Colorado, immediately northwest of the Longmont Municipal Airport. The St. Wain Creek runs through the center of the 266 acre permit area. The post- mining land use is wildlife habitat. The inspection was conducted as part of the Division's regular monitoring program. Mining has not commenced at the Fredstrom Resource mine, the site is currently being used as pasture. The Operator does not currently know when mining will commence at this site. Financial Warranty: The Division holds a financial warranty in the amount of $1,000.00. The Division approved a reduction of the financial warranty from $260,500.00 to the current amount in 2010. Prior to initiating mining operations, the permittee shall notify the Division in writing and shall provide an updated financial warranty estimate to account for increased costs from the time the financial warranty was initially calculated (2001) until the time mining commences. Once the Division has established the amount of financial warranty to be submitted, the surety increase will be approved and the warranty can be posted. Mining may commence only when the Division has notified the permittee in writing that the warranty has been accepted. Fish and Wildlife: On September 18, 2014, Boulder County Parks and Open Space notified the Division that Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse ( Preble's) was trapped in the vicinity of Fredstrom Resource. The Fredstrom Resource site is considered to be occupied Preble's habitat. Preble's is a protected species under the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Preble's habitat is defined as 100 meters outside of the 100 year floodplain. Prior to initiating mining operations, the permittee will be required to submit a Technical Revision addressing the presence of Preble's. The Operator should consult with Boulder County and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in developing a plan to protect this threatened and endangered species. Permit Stipulations: The Division would also like to remind the Operator that the approval of the Construction Materials 112 Reclamation Permit contained the following condition: No mining activities, including excavation, road building, salvage and /or stockpiling of topsoil, salvage and /or stockpiling overburden, or plant site development may occur within the 100 year floodplain or within 400 feet of the top bank of St. Vrain Creek or whichever is farther, until the applicant has provided an approvable Flood Control /Mitigation Plan for the Fredstrom Resource. This concluded the inspection. Inspection Contact Address Connie Davis Aggregate Industries - WCR, Inc. 1707 Cole Blvd., Ste. 100 Golden, CO 80401 Page 2 of 2