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PERMIT #: M-2007-025 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: SJM <br />INSPECTION DATE: September 27, 2016 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This was a normal monitoring inspection of the Whiting Pit; DRMS file No. M-2007-025 operated by Delta <br />County. This is a 115.17 acre 112c mining operation located approximately 3 miles east of Delta, Colorado in <br />Delta County. I, Stephanie Mitchell of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) <br />conducted the inspection. Mr. Larry Record accompanied me on the inspection. <br />The Mine Identification sign was at the entrance to the mine site in compliance per Rule 3.1.12 (2), but the <br />permit number was incorrectly posted. The sign was labeled M-1978-168 but should be M-2007-025. This is <br />cited as a problem at the beginning of this inspection report. <br />The current disturbance is located in the southwestern portion of the permit area and is approximately 8 acres <br />in size, and moving to the west. The excavation is about 12-15 feet deep with a vertical highwall of 500 feet <br />long. The highwall appears to be in the center of the permit area. Topsoil has been stripped and is stockpiled <br />as a berm in the center of the permit boundary of the site running north to south and is stabilized with <br />vegetative cover. No erosion or sedimentation issues were observed. <br />There was no equipment or fuel on site. <br />All other activities and completed work at the time of inspection appeared to follow the guidelines and <br />regulations set forth by the state and in the mining and reclamation plans for the pit. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Stephanie Mitchell at the Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado <br />81501, phone number (970) 242-5025. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />