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PERMIT#: M-2001-015 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: ECS <br /> INSPECTION DATE: June 2,2016 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This was a routine monitoring inspection conducted at the Castillo Pit by DRMS representative Eric Scott. This <br /> site is an active, 9.87 acre, 110c permit held by Las Animas County. Eric Scott met Las Animas County <br /> representative Blair Weurding in Trinidad and followed him to the site at approximately 0830. Mining activity <br /> was not taking place at the time of the inspection. <br /> Approximately 4 acres of the permit area has been disturbed to date (see attached air photo) with the <br /> remainder of the site undisturbed. Significant cheat-grass has established in the disturbed areas of the site <br /> and weed control measures will need to be taken to keep this noxious species from becoming prevalent within <br /> the permit area. Existing topsoil stockpiles should also be stabilized with appropriate vegetation if they are <br /> not going to be utilized for reclamation this season to prevent excessive erosion and weeds. <br /> The site identification sign near the entrance to the site (see attached photo) and permit boundary markers <br /> were located during the inspection. As noted on page 1 of this inspection report, Las Animas County will need <br /> to implement control measures for the cheat-grass on the site, and provide proof to DRMS that this has been <br /> done by October 31, 2016. An aerial photo of the site area has been included to depict the general condition <br /> of the site at this time. <br /> Representative photos of the site identification sign, cheat-grass areas, and the currently disturbed areas are <br /> included with this report. All activity appeared to be in compliance with the approved mining plan, and no <br /> other issues requiring corrective action were observed during this inspection. <br /> Inspection Contact Address <br /> Phil Dorenkamp <br /> Las Animas County <br /> 2000 N. Linden Ave. <br /> Trinidad,CO 81082 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />