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PERMIT #: M-2005-077 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: SJM <br />INSPECTION DATE: March 15, 2017 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This was a normal monitoring inspection of the Upland Gravel Pit No. 3, DRMS file no. M-2005-077, operated <br />by Upland Gravel, LLC. This site is located approximately 4 miles south of Clifton, Colorado in Mesa County. I, <br />Stephanie Mitchell of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety conducted the inspection. <br />Nathan Rinderle accompanied me on the inspection. <br />The permit area is permitted for 134.60 acres with 14 disturbed acres. The permit sign was in place and all <br />permit boundary markers were in place at the time of inspection. 4 Acres in Phase 3 have been reclaimed at a <br />3:1 slope and has vegetation establishment. The bond held by the Division is $57,785.00 and is sufficient at <br />this time. The post mining land use is Rangeland. The Mine Permit area is both on Private and BLM land. <br />The highwall is currently 12' -17' in depth and current mining is taking place in Phase 4. <br />Fuel is being stored with adequate secondary containment. <br />Overall, no problems were noted on this site. The operation appears to be in compliance with the approved <br />reclamation plan. <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 6 <br />