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PERMIT#: M-2000-053 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: ECS <br /> INSPECTION DATE: June 1,2016 <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, 18.74 acre, 112c permit held by Las Animas County. Eric Scott met Las Animas County <br /> representative Skeeter Mincic near the site at approximately 1550 and toured the site with him. Mining <br /> activity was not taking place at the time of the inspection. <br /> There does not appear to have been any recent mining activity at this site, although there was a small <br /> stockpile of recycled asphalt present near the entrance to the site. DRMS would remind Las Animas County <br /> that, by rule, reclamation is required to be completed within 5 years of the end of mining activity. Significant <br /> vegetation has volunteered across much of the site at this time, and minimal work would be required in most <br /> areas (minor earthwork and revegetation) to meet reclamation standards. <br /> Although there was a site identification sign near the entrance to the site (see attached photo) no permit <br /> boundary markers could be located during the inspection. As noted on page 1 of this inspection report, Las <br /> Animas County will need to replace all permit boundary markers by June 30, 2016 and provide DRMS with <br /> documentation that this has been completed. An aerial photo of the site area has been included to depict the <br /> general condition of the site at this time. Approximately 10 acres appear to have been disturbed at some <br /> point during past site operations. <br /> Representative photos of the site identification sign and the disturbed areas are included with this report. <br /> With the exception of the missing boundary markers, all activity appeared to be in compliance with the <br /> approved mining plan, and no 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 4 <br />