2016-05-19_INSPECTION - M1985082

• Permit No: M1985082
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 5/19/2016
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Pioneer
• Inspection Date: 5/10/2016
• Email Name: ACY
• 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:
Rock Pit Mine
MINE/PROSPECTING ID#:
M-1985-082
MINERAL:
Crushed stone material
COUNTY:
Moffat
INSPECTION TYPE:
Monitoring
INSPECTOR(S):
Amy C. Yeldell
INSP. DATE:
May 10, 2016
INSP. TIME:
10:00
OPERATOR:
Pioneer Sand Company, Inc.
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
Wayne Brantley
TYPE OF OPERATION:
110c - Construction Limited Impact

REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Normal I&E Program
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
None
BOND AMOUNT:
$10,800.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
NA
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
None
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
None
WEATHER:
Clear
INSPECTOR’S SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE DATE:
May 19, 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: Rule 1.13.5 states, if an Operator temporarily ceases production of
the mining operation for one hundred eighty (180) days or more, the Operator must file a Notice of Temporary
Cessation in writing to the Office.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Division recommends the Operator file for Temporary Cessation. The start date of
the initial 5 year Temporary Cessation period is retroactive to the last date the pit was active. If that date is
more than 5 years ago, the operator is required ask the Board for a 5 year extension to the Temporary Cessation
period (per rule 1.13.5 (3) and 1.13.8 (b) or begin reclamation.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 8/18/16

INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs & Markers
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The mine identification sign was not posted at the entrance of the
mine site. This is a problem for failure to post a mine identification sign as required by Section 3.1.12(1) of the
rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall, at the entrance of the mine site, post a sign which shall be clea rly
visible from the access road with the following: the name of the operator, a statement that a reclamation
permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and the permit
number. The operator shall submit photo documentation that a proper sign has been posted by the corrective
action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 7/18/16