2016-03-10_INSPECTION - M1980149

• Permit No: M1980149
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 3/10/2016
• Doc Name: February 12, 2016 Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Weld County
• Inspection Date: 2/12/2016
• Email Name: PSH
• Email Name: WHE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]

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:
Hokestra Gravel Pit
MINE/PROSPECTING ID#:
M-1980-149
MINERAL:
Sand and gravel
COUNTY:
Weld
INSPECTION TYPE:
Monitoring
INSPECTOR(S):
Peter S. Hays
INSP. DATE:
February 12, 2016
INSP. TIME:
13:30
OPERATOR:
Weld County
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
Valarie Mino
TYPE OF OPERATION:
112c - Construction Regular Operation

REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Normal I&E Program
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
None
BOND AMOUNT:
$0.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
NA
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
None
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
None
WEATHER:
Clear
INSPECTOR’S SIGNATURE:

SIGNATURE DATE:
March 10, 2016

The following inspection topics 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: Availability Of Records
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Operator committed to providing baseline groundwater
monitoring plan data to the Division prior to the installation of the liners (clay and slurry walls).  The Division has
not received the baseline data.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall provide the baseline groundwater monitoring data for the Division’s
file by the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 5/09/16

INSPECTION TOPIC: Availability Of Records
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Operator committed to submit the monthly monitoring data to
the Division on a quarterly basis following the submittal of the initial baseline groundwater data.  The Division
has not received the quarterly groundwater data.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall provide all available groundwater monitoring data for the Division’s
file by the corrective action date and commit to provide the monthly monitoring data with the annual report
starting with the 2017 Annual Report.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 5/09/16

INSPECTION TOPIC: Availability Of Records
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Operator committed to install a perimeter drain along the
western side of the site, adjacent to the clay liner in Phase 2.  The Division was not notified the perimeter drain
was installed prior to the installation of the clay liner and has not received as‐built drawings for the installed