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PERMIT #: M2015027 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: GRM <br />INSPECTION DATE: July 8, 2015 <br />Please see attached photo -documentation of site observances noted above. <br />Based on the inspection the Division believes this is a violation of CRS§34-32.5 -109(1) for failure to obtain <br />reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board prior to engaging in a new operation. A <br />separate "Reason to Believe a Violation" Letter is being sent certified mail to Mr. Raftopoulos with a hearing <br />date of August 26, 2015. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Reclamation, Mining <br />and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, phone no. 970-241-1117, or by e-mail: russ.means@state.co.us . <br />Correspondence should be sent to the Denver Main office at 1313 Sherman, Room 215, Denver Colorado, <br />80203. <br />GENERAL INSPECTION TOPICS <br />The following list identifies the environmental and permit parameters inspected and gives a categorical evaluation of each <br />RECORDS-------------------__________ NA (FN) FINANCIAL WARRANTY-------- NA (RD) ROADS--------------- Y <br />HYDROLOGIC BALANCE--------- Y (BG) BACKFILL & GRADING---------- Y (EX) EXPLOSIVES--------- NA <br />PROCESSING WASTE/TAILING---- NA (SF) PROCESSING FACILITIES------- NA (TS) TOPSOIL-------------- Y <br />GENL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE- PV (FW) FISH & WILDLIFE-------------- N (RV) REVEGETATION---- N <br />SIGNS AND MARKERS----------------- N (SP) STORM WATER MGT PLAN---- Y (SB) COMPLETE INSP---- Y <br />OVERBURDEN/DEV. WASTE-------- NA (SC) EROSION/SEDIMENTATION--- Y (RS) RECL PLAN/COMP— N <br />T) ACID OR TOXIC MATERIALS---- NA (OD) OFF-SITE DAMAGE ------------PV (ST) STIPULATIONS------- N <br />Y = Inspected / N = Not inspected / NA = Not annlicable to this operation / PB = Problem cited / PV = PoWhle vinlatinn cited <br />Insoection Contact Address <br />John Raftopoulos <br />Rancho Greco Limited Partnership <br />893 Stout Street <br />Craig, Colorado 81625-3045 <br />Enclosure: Site Photos <br />CC: Jennifer Maiolo, Little Snake Field Office, BLM Craig <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />