2015-07-02_INSPECTION - M1977348

• Permit No: M1977348
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 7/2/2015
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Holcim ‎(US)‎ Inc
• Inspection Date: 6/30/2015
• Email Name: ECS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME:
MINE/PROSPECTING ID#:
MINERAL: COUNTY:
Boettcher Limestone Quarry
M-1977-348
Limestone (general) Larimer
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE: INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Eric C. Scott
June 30, 2015 09:30
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Holcim (US) Inc.
Mike Toelle
112c - Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I&E Program
None
$2,518,261.30
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
INCTOR' SI ATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
7July
2, 2015
The following inspection tonics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a
Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Division has no evidence that the operator has a valid well
permit, substitute water supply plan, or approved water augmentation plan for the exposed groundwater at the
site. This is a problem related to 34-32.5-116(4)(h) of the Colorado Revised Statutes and 3.1.6(1)(a) of the
Construction Materials Rules and Regulations governing injury to existing water rights.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall demonstrate that the operation is in compliance with the Office of
the State Engineer, show evidence that the operator is taking measures to bring the site into compliance with
the SEO, or backfill the pits to at least two feet above the groundwater surface by the corrective action date
specified.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/30/15
INSPECTION TOPIC: Revegetation
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: There are state -listed noxious weeds present on site. This is a
problem for failure to employ weed control methods for state listed noxious weed species within the permitted
area, and to reduce the spread of weeds to nearby areas as required by Section 3.1.10 (6) of the rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Implement approved weed control plan and provide proof to the Division that this has
been done.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/30/15
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