2015-10-20_INSPECTION - M2001087

• Permit No: M2001087
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 10/20/2015
• Doc Name: Return Mail - Inspection Report
• From: USPS / DRMS
• To: DRMS / Fremont County
• Email Name: TC1
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

PERMIT #: M-2001-087
INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: TCI
INSPECTION DATE: August 6, 2014
OBSERVATIONS
This inspection was conducted as part of the regular monitoring program. The Operator (Fremont County) was
represented by Mr. Sterling Rife who was present for the inspection.
The Indian Springs Park Pit site access road entrance is located approximately 13 miles south of Hwy 50 and Co.
Rd 3 (Copper Gulch Rd) off Fremont co. Rd 28. This is a 112c gravel mine. The mine was not operating at the
time of the inspection.
Inspection:
Markers & Boundary —A permit sign was displayed at the site entrance (see Photo 1). The Operator has marked
the permit boundary with T -posts (see Photo 2).
Mining Plan — Highwalls were observed to be steeper than 3H:1V (see Photo 3), but appeared stable. Mr. Rife
explained the material is rippable and that blasting is not currently necessary. This inspector reminded Mr. Rife
that the permit has a stipulation requiring a geotechnical stability exhibit be submitted and approved by the
Division prior to initiating any blasting activity. Several material stockpiles were also observed on the pit floor
(see Photo 4).
Reclamation — No reclamation had been initiated. Topsoil stockpiles were placed near the permit boundary and
labeled in typical Fremont Co. manner (see Photo 5). Backfill material for reclamation was stockpiled offset 15
to 20 feet from the crest of the highwall (see Photo 6).
Environmental — No problems with contaminant spills, erosion/sedimentation or noxious weeds were observed.
Some standing water was observed in the deeper east pit. Mr. Rife explained that water was runoff from recent
heavy rains (see Photo 7).
Records:
• Revision: no revisions to date.
• Commitments/Stipulations: Stipulation #1 has been complied with. Stipulation #2: Prior tc
conducting any blasting at the Indian Springs Park Pit, the operator will submit and receive
approval for a Geotechnical Stability Exhibit in accordance with Rule 6.5(4) of the Construction
Materials Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board.
• Other Records
a) The total permitted area is 20 acres, with a maximum allowed disturbed area (at one time)
of 20 acres.
b) The previous inspection was performed on 10/30/2006. No problems were cited.
c) The anniversary date is February 11. Annual reports and fees are current through 2015.
d) The post -mine land use is rangeland.
Bond:
As this is a county pit, no bond is required.
Summary and Recommendations:
1. No problems or concerns were observed during the inspection.
2. The Operator is reminded that should blasting be required in the future at this pit, Stipulation #2 requires
the submittal of a Geotechnical Stability Exhibit in accordance with Rule 6.5(4) of the Construction
Materials Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board.
Please contact Tim Cazier (303-866-3567, ext. 8169) if you have any questions regarding this report.
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