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PERMIT #: M-2005-021 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: SJM <br />INSPECTION DATE: October 19, 2016 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety's (Division) normal <br />monitoring program. Photographs are included with this report in order to illustrate some of the conditions <br />observed. <br />The Anderson Pit is located approximately 3 miles northeast of Delta and accessed from Hwy 92.The site is a <br />112c operation that includes a total of 161.86 permitted acres with a maximum disturbance of 55 acres. The <br />Division currently holds a financial warranty amount of $230,100.00 for this site. The Division has reviewed the <br />reclamation costs, in order to ensure the financial warranty reflects the actual current cost of fulfilling the <br />requirements of the Reclamation Plan, and determined that the current financial warranty amount is <br />adequate. <br />Adequate mine identification signage was noted at the east entrance to the site. <br />The affected area was marked by fencing and roads that were clearly visible and adequate to delineate the <br />affected area boundary. <br />Pit excavation is currently in the Phase 1 area, progressing into Phase 2. A dewatering trench is located on the <br />west and north sides of the pit and water is conveyed to settling pond in the northwest corner of the permit <br />area. Various stockpiles were located throughout the disturbed area. A ready mix batch plant and scales are <br />located in the southeast corner of the permit area near the entrance. <br />Fuel is being adequately stored with secondary containment. A water truck was in use for dust suppression. <br />No other problems or violations were noted during this inspection. <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 />