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PERMIT #: M-2014-030 <br />INSPECTOR’S INITIALS: DMC <br />INSPECTION DATE: August 3, 2016 <br /> <br /> <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This was a routine monitoring inspection. An operator representative was not present. Photographs are included <br />with this report in order to illustrate the conditions observed. <br />The Blue Star #1 site is located on the south side of Mount Antero, approximately 10.5 miles west of Nathrop , <br />and is accessed from FR 277. The site sits above tree line at approximately 13,700 feet. Little to no topsoil or <br />vegetation exists in the mining areas. <br />An excavator is used for mining. No fuels or lubricants are stored on site though. Mining is occurring in Target <br />Area A. Less than an acre has been disturbed by the operation thus far. <br />The following problems shall be corrected within 30 days: <br />1. The mine sign is inadequate. Pursuant to Rule 3.1.12 (1), place a sign at the entrance to the site that <br />includes the name of the operator, a statement that a reclamation permit has been issued by the Colorado <br />Mined Land Reclamation Board, and the permit number. <br />2. Mark the permit area boundary. Markers shall be clearly visible and adequate to delineate the permit <br />boundary. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Dustin Czapla at the Division of Reclamation, Mining <br />and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone <br />number (970) 243-6299. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Inspection Contact Address <br />Tommy Cardwell <br />Blue Star Exploration, LLC <br />17914 Asphodel Ln. <br />Spring, TX 77379 <br /> <br />