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PERMIT #: M-1995-005 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: SJM <br />INSPECTION DATE: November 2, 2016 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety's (Division) normal <br />monitoring program. Mr. Chuck DuCay accompanied me on the inspection. Photographs are included with this <br />report in order to illustrate some of the conditions observed. <br />The Orchard Mesa Aggegates Pit is located approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Grand Junction and accessed <br />from HWY 50 or 29 % Road. The site is a 112c operation that includes a total of 46.10 permitted acres. The <br />Division currently holds a financial warranty amount of $56,400.43 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 entrance to the site. <br />The affected area was marked by posts and fencing that were clearly visible and adequate to delineate the <br />affected area boundary. <br />There has been little change at the site since the Division's last inspection. Reclaimed slopes are at <br />approximately 3H:1V slope. Several topsoil stockpiles were noted around the perimeter of the pit, and various <br />product piles within the pit. An Excavator and Loader were on Site. No fuel is being stored on site. <br />No 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 />