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PERMIT #: M-2014-017 <br />INSPECTOR’S INITIALS: DMC <br />INSPECTION DATE: August 4, 2016 <br /> <br /> <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This was a routine monitoring inspection. The operator was not present. Photographs are included with this report <br />in order to illustrate the conditions observed. <br />The site is located at 38.661367°, -106.235292°, approximately 10.5 miles southwest of Nathrop, on the north <br />flank of Mount White at an approximate elevation of 12,400 feet. <br />Adequate mine identification signage was noted at the entrance to the site. <br />The affected area was marked by posts that were clearly visible and adequate to delineate the affected area <br />boundary. <br />A small parking area has been created at the end of the access road with area large enough to accommodate several <br />vehicles. The cut-slope above the parking area is nearly vertical and marginally unstable. From the parking area <br />the operator has graded a road upslope and to the south which connects two dig areas. An excavator was located <br />in the lower dig area. <br />The operation appears to comply with the approved mining plan, however, there is a pending civil case to <br />determine the validity of the operator’s mineral claim for this site. Depending on the outcome of the case, the <br />Division will determine which steps may be necessary to maintain compliance with the Act and Rules. The <br />prospector shall keep the Division apprised of the outcome of the case. No problems or violations were noted <br />during this inspection. <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 /> <br /> <br /> <br />