2016-08-16_INSPECTION - M2014030

• Permit No: M2014030
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 8/16/2016
• Doc Name: Returned Mail
• From: DRMS
• To: Tommy Cardwell
• Email Name: DMC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

4&T � COLORADO
Division of Reclamation,
Mining and Safety
Department of Natural Resources
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME: MINE/PROSPECTING ID#: MINERAL: COUNTY:
Blue Star#1 M-2014-030 Gemstones Chaffee
INSPECTION TYPE: INSPECTOR(S): INSP.DATE: INSP.TIME:
Monitoring Dustin Cza la August 3,2016 18:00
OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION:
Blue Star Exploration,LLC None 110(2)-Hard Rock Limited Impact
REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I&E Program None $4,880.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP.CONTACTS: JOINT INSP.AGENCY:
NA None None
WEATHER: INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE DATE:
Cloudy August 10,2016
The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS.If a Possible
Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land Reclamation
Board will consider possible enforcement action.
1. INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs &Markers
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The mine identification sign was not adequate. This is a
problem for failure to post a mine identification sign as required by Section 3.1.12(1) of the rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall, at the entrance of the mine site, post a sign which shall be
clearly visible from the access road with the following: the name of the operator, a statement that a
reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and
the permit number. The operator shall submit photo documentation that a proper sign has been posted by the
corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 9/12/16
2. INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs &Markers
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The affected area boundary markers are missing or
incorrectly placed. This is a problem for failure to maintain boundary markers around the affected area as
required by Section 3.1.12(2) of the rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall conduct a survey and replace the boundary markers in the
correct location(s). The operator shall provide proof to the Division that this has been done by the corrective
action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 9/12/16
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