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PERMIT#: M-1981-229 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: SJM <br /> INSPECTION DATE: May 4,2016 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This inspection was conducted in response to an acreage release (AR01) request submitted by Parkerson <br /> Construction, Inc. The Valley Vista Pit is located approximately 5 miles south of Clifton, Colorado in Mesa <br /> County. Ivan Geer of Parkerson Construction, Inc. accompanied me on the inspection. <br /> The pit is currently active. The purpose of the inspection was to observe the reclamation success and <br /> determine if the March 8, 2016 request for acreage release of the reclamation permit was approvable. At this <br /> time 6.7 acres can be released from the permit area. The 6.7 acres to be released is directly west of the access <br /> road. The site was graded exceptionally well and the reclaimed slopes tie into the adjacent undisturbed slopes <br /> in a very natural looking way. All reclaimed slopes appear to be no steeper than the required 3H:1V. <br /> Rabbit Brush, Fairway Crested wheatgrass, sego lilies and a small amount of cheatgrass were the predominant <br /> vegetation. The approved seed mix for the permit is Sand Dropseed, Indian Ricegrass, Fairway Crested <br /> Wheatgrass and Pubescent Wheatgrass. Sand Dropseed and Indian Ricegrass were not observed, but it may be <br /> too early in the spring to observe those two species. <br /> Photos that show the conditions observed during the inspection are included at the end of this report. <br /> No problems or violations were noted or observed during the May 4, 2016 inspection. <br /> Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Stephanie Mitchell at the Division of Reclamation, <br /> Mining and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado <br /> 81501, phone no. 970-242-5025. <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />