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PERMIT #: M-1998-024 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: THM <br />INSPECTION DATE: May 8, 2015 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division <br />of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The Hidden Valley Pit is located 4 miles north of the Dotsero exit off of <br />the Upper Colorado River Road. The site is a 112c operation that is a total of 183.6 acres. Jason Burkey of <br />B&B Excavating accompanied the inspector during the inspection. <br />The mine identification sign and the affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with rule 3.1.12. <br />The pit was inactive during the inspection due to the market within the general vicinity of the mine site. Varios stockpiles <br />of processed construction materials were observed during the inspection. <br />No noxious weeds were observed during the inspection. <br />No off-site damage, problems or possible violations were observed during the inspection. <br />In an effort to ensure the financial warranty remains adequate to reclaim this site per the requirements of the approved <br />reclamation plan, DRMS will update the reclamation cost estimate. The estimate will be forwarded to the operator under <br />separate cover. The last bond calculation was done in 2011. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the inspection are included at the end of this report. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Travis Marshall at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and <br />Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3`d Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970- <br />241-2042. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />