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PERMIT#: M-2016-019 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: MAC <br /> INSPECTION DATE: August 15,2016 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> The inspection was conducted by Michael Cunningham of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> (Division). Jim Hastings, the property owner, was present for the inspection along with Ben Langenfeld with <br /> Greg Lewicki and Associates. The Beaver Creek site is located on Beaver Creek approximately 1.5 miles <br /> northwest of Fairplay, Colorado. <br /> The Division received notice from the Park County Planning Department on March 22, 2016 of a possible <br /> illegal operation along Beaver Creek. The inspection was delayed until the property owner was present and <br /> the site was accessible. The purpose of the inspection was to determine if the owner of the property was <br /> engaged in illegal mining activities. <br /> Mr. Hastings owns a 40 acre parcel along Beaver Creek. The portion of his property which spans Beaver Creek <br /> contains historic dredge piles. Mr. Hastings has been in the process of flattening out the dredge piles to create <br /> a level and usable area. Mr. Hastings informed the Division that his goal is to further reclaim the leveled area <br /> by importing topsoil and establishing vegetation. In addition, Mr. Hastings is clearing an area for a future <br /> home site. The home site is located approximately 0.25 miles west of Beaver Creek. Mr. Hastings has <br /> constructed a road which leads to the home site. According to Mr. Hastings, the road was constructed under a <br /> permit issued by Park County. The material for the road construction was stockpiled on the level area adjacent <br /> to Beaver Creek and a grizzly screen was located next to the stockpile. Mr. Hastings has also stockpiled timber <br /> on the level area which was felled from his home site. <br /> The Division did not observe any signs of mining on Mr. Hastings property. There were no cuts, pits or other <br /> disturbances which indicated that mining was occurring. The disturbances which were observed were <br /> consistent with the description of the land improvement activities Mr. Hastings informed the Division he was <br /> engaged in. Mr. Hastings informed the Division that he may wish to allow recreational panning and sluicing on <br /> his property in the future. The Division directed him to submit an Is It Mining Questionnaire prior to engaging <br /> in prospecting or mining so that the Division may make a determination as to the type of permit that may be <br /> required for the proposed activity. <br /> This concluded the inspection. <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />