2016-06-20_INSPECTION - M1979216

• Permit No: M1979216
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 6/20/2016
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Fremont County
• Inspection Date: 6/16/2016
• Email Name: TC1
• Email Name: WHE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

PERMIT #: M-1979-216
INSPECTOR’S INITIALS: TC1
INSPECTION DATE: June 16, 2016

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covered by a Division mine reclamation permit. However, given the expected Succession of Operator
application, Fremont County should make sure the new Operator is aware of the current reclamation liability
for the Union Hill permit. A stockpile of milled and broken asphalt (see Photo 2) was observed near the west
boundary of the pit. Mr. Rife stated the milled material was from County projects, but not the broken asphalt.
Culverts from County projects were also observed (see Photo 4).

Reclamation – The north side slope (see Photo 5) and a portion of the east end of the south slope (see Photo 3)
show fairly well established vegetation on near 3H:1V slopes. Tire tracks were observed on some of the
reclaimed (and unreclaimed) slopes, probably from the vehicles observed at the adjacent City of Florence
shooting range. A few small piles of earthen material (likely from offsite, and not placed by the County) were
observed. The Division recommends Fremont County Place a gate and/or barriers to limit access to the site.
Mr. Rife talked about possibly placing large boulders left over from the mine operation as a barrier. A topsoil
stockpile was observed in the NW area of the permit.

Environmental – A small number of tamarisk were observed in the access road cut between the Dist No 2 and
Union Hill pits (see Photo 6). It is unclear at this time whether these noxious weeds are in the Union Hill pit, the
Dist No 2 pit or both. The number of plants is insufficient to warrant citing them a s problem, but the County
should begin treating them immediately to avoid a future infestation.

Records:
 Revisions: None.
 Commitments/Stipulations: None.
 Other Records
a) The total permitted area is 9.89 acres.
b) The previous inspection was performed on 8/16/2011. No problems were cited.
c) The anniversary date is January 20. Annual reports and fees are current through 2016.
d) The post-mine land use is industrial/commercial.

Bond:
As this is a county operated pit, no bond is required.

Summary and Recommendations:
1. The boundaries between the Union Hill and Dist No 2 pits should be better clarified and marked prior to
submitting a succession of operator application for the Union Hill permit.
2. The NW boundary corner should be marked and some means of restricting access on the west side of the
pit should be implemented.
3. The small number of tamarisk should be treated immediately to avoid a future infestation.

Please contact Tim Cazier (303-866-3567, ext. 8169) if you have any questions regarding this report.