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PERMIT#: M-2003-070 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS:TCW <br /> INSPECTION DATE: October 18,2016 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This was a routine monitoring inspection conducted by TC Wait of DRMS. The Division left voice messages for <br /> Mr. Peter Dawson about the inspection, however a representative of the Operator was not present at the time <br /> of the site visit. The site is located about 17 miles south of Springfield and 8.5 miles east of Hwy 287 north of <br /> CR M. The site was last inspected in January 2012. At the time of this inspection, the site was dry and no <br /> active mining operations were occurring. A dozer, screen, and conveyor were located in the east part of the <br /> pit. The entrance road was marked with the permit sign. The affected area is located in the southwestern <br /> corner of the permit area. According to the Annual Report dated January 2016, approximately 15 acres of the <br /> allotted 20 acres of affected area have been disturbed. <br /> Topsoil was observed around the perimeter of the pit. The topsoil stockpiles were vegetated and stable. The <br /> pit slopes are at a 3:1 grade or flatter. Stockpiles of material are located on the pit floor. The active <br /> excavation area appears to be along the eastern edge of the pit. No reclamation work appears to have been <br /> done at this point. <br /> Some standing water was observed in a excavated depression near the center of the northern slope. This <br /> water is likely runoff from a past storm. Some weed growth was noted as well as minor erosion and rilling <br /> along the pit slopes. Sediment does not appear to have been transported out of the disturbed area by runoff. <br /> The site is generally stable and in acceptable condition. <br /> RECOMMENDATIONS: <br /> 1. The Operator should implement weed management on the site to reduce the weed growth. This is <br /> not being cited as a problem at this point, but without weed control measures, may be in the <br /> future. <br /> 2. As mining progresses, the Operator should work to bring already worked areas to final grade and <br /> begin reclamation so that seeds have time to establish. <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />