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PERMIT#: M-1986-004 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: SJM <br /> INSPECTION DATE: May 12,2016 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This inspection was conducted as part of the normal program established by the Colorado Division of <br /> Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The Brandstadt Rock Pit is located approximately 4 miles east of Delta, <br /> Colorado in Delta County. <br /> The pit is currently not active and in final reclamation. The purpose of the inspection was to observe the <br /> grading as the reclamation plan outlines. The site was graded exceptionally well and the reclaimed slopes tie <br /> into the adjacent undisturbed slopes in a very natural looking way. All reclaimed slopes appear to be no <br /> steeper than the required 3H:1V.The bottom of the pit will be left for horse corrals and does not have to be <br /> revegetated. The pit slopes have to be re-seeded with the approved reclamation seed mix, mulched and <br /> crimped. <br /> Based on the conditions observed during the inspection a request to reduce the surety (SR) is recommended. <br /> The Operator must submit a request that meets the process requirements of Rule 4.14. Rule 4.14 states the <br /> request must be in writing, separate from other correspondence and include an estimate of the actual cost to <br /> reclaim the site based on what it would cost an independent contractor to complete reclamation, including <br /> unit costs for reclamation activities appropriate to the operation to comply with the provisions of Rule 3.1 and <br /> the permits reclamation plan. <br /> If this request is submitted within 60 days of this inspection report,the May 12, 2016 inspection can be <br /> considered the Surety Reduction inspection. <br /> Photos that show the conditions observed during the inspection are included at the end of this report. <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 5 <br />