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PERMIT #: M-2006-059 <br />INSPECTOR’S INITIALS: LJW <br />INSPECTION DATE: May 4, 2016 <br /> <br /> <br />Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br />OBSERVATIONS <br /> <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division <br />of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The CDR pit is an active 110(c) operation located approximately seven <br />miles east of Chromo, CO at 7830 feet in Elevation. The site lies on the Con tinental Divide Ranch, just South of <br />Navajo River Road, County Road 382. Public access is controlled by an automated gate located at the entrance <br />to the ranch. In addition to the inspector and Operator Representative listed above, Amy Yeldell DRMS was <br />present during the inspection. The Division currentl y holds a financial warranty in the amount of $8,649.00 for <br />the site. The Division has reviewed the reclamation cost estimate based on current site conditions and <br />determined the current financial warranty is not sufficient to achieve reclamation. Enclosed with this report is <br />a Notice of financial warrant increase and the reclamation cost estimate worksheets. Five photos accompany <br />this report to illustrate current site conditions. <br /> <br />Proper Mine Identification signage is posted on the access road to the site, seen in Photo One, and the permit <br />boundaries are clearly marked with red surveyor’s tape. An example of the red surveyor’s tape can be seen in <br />Photo Two. The site was active during the inspection and no equipment was observed during the inspection . <br />The majority of the material being excavated from the site is road base, being used on the extensive roads of <br />the Continental Divide Ranch as well as large boulders for river restoration and other projects. Photo Three <br />shows a large stockpile of material that is drawn from as needed. Photo Four shows an example of the large <br />boulders located on site. A larger stockpile of boulders exists on the Western end of the permitted area. A <br />large topsoil stockpile is located on site, and appears to be stable. Photo Five shows the stockpile, which is <br />located adjacent to the access road. The permitted area consists of 4.5 acres and all disturbance is contained <br />within the permitted boundaries. <br /> <br />Throughout a majority of the site, grasses and other native species have begun to revegetate the areas that <br />are unused. No noxious weeds were observed during the inspection. The Operator expressed that noxious <br />weed management is ongoing. Some miscellaneous equipment was onsite, including a water trough, water <br />haul tank and a few wood pallets. The items are in good condition and stored in an orderly fashion. The <br />Operator identified the items were being stored temporarily. <br /> <br />The overall footprint of the site was in good condition, and was free from trash and debris. No problems or <br />possible violations were observed during this inspection. All responses to this report should be directed to <br />Lucas West at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety at 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, <br />Denver, CO, by phone at (970)-243-6368 or email at lucas.west@state.co.us. <br />