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PERMIT#:M-1976-027 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: LJW <br /> INSPECTION DATE: April 8,2016 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This inspection was done in response to the Operator's request for a financial warranty reduction, SR01. The <br /> Craig pit is a 112(c) operation that is in final reclamation located near Durango, CO. Final reclamation will be <br /> achieved to support a post mining land use of Pastureland. The site is accessed by Highway 550, South of <br /> Durango, and consists of 19.9 permitted acres. The site was not active during the inspection. The Operator, <br /> Joe Schluter was present during the inspection. The Division Currently holds $158,692.74 in financial warranty <br /> for the site. Three Photos accompany this report to illustrate the current site conditions. <br /> The proper mine identification was noted at the entrance to the site. Access to the site is restricted by a <br /> locked gate on Highway 550. All disturbances are contained within the permit boundaries. The permit <br /> boundaries are outlined by a livestock exclusion fence to protect reclamation. Since the previous inspection, <br /> dated November 30, 2015, the Operator has completed all backfilling, grading and re-seeding. As seen in <br /> Photo Two, the areas that were seeded have been mulched and crimped. Two Technical revisions have been <br /> completed since the previous inspection to alter the grading configuration, include a graveled area for <br /> livestock feeding, leave stockpiles in place for landowner use, and update the seed mix. <br /> The grading outlined in the TRO3 directly reflects the conditions of the site. The side slopes Shown in Photo <br /> One, around the pit floor were graded to the approved 2H: 1V, and appear stable. No signs of erosion were <br /> observed on the site. The pit floor, Photo Two, has been graded to approximately a 5H: 1V sloping to a small <br /> catchment basin to convey storm water runoff. The pit floor also appears to be stable and shows no signs of <br /> erosion. The entire site was revegetated in March of 2016 with the updated seed mix identified in TR04. The <br /> side slopes were broadcast and hydro mulched, while the pit floor was drill seeded, and mulched. Evidence of <br /> drill seeding and the hydro mulch on the slopes can be seen in Photo Three. <br /> The Overall footprint of the site was in good condition,there was no trash or debris on site, and No noxious <br /> weeds were noted during the inspection. There were no problems or possible violations noted at this time. <br /> Due to the adequate reclamation work completed, and compliance with the reclamation plan, the Division has <br /> approved the Operator's request for a financial warranty reduction. The reclamation cost will be updated to <br /> include only secondary seeding. Enclosed with this report is the Approval letter for SR01 and the updated <br /> reclamation cost estimate. <br /> All responses to this report should be directed to Lucas West at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> at 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203, by phone at (970)-243-6368 or by email at <br /> lucas.west@state.co.us. <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />