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PERMIT#:M-1998-024 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: THM <br /> INSPECTION DATE:April 11,2017 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado <br /> Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The Hidden Valley Pit is located 4 miles north of the Dotsero <br /> exit off of the Upper Colorado River Road. The site is a 112c operation that is a total of 183.6 acres. Chip <br /> Bair of B£tB Excavating accompanied the inspector during the inspection. <br /> The mine identification sign and the affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with <br /> rule 3.1.12. <br /> The pit was inactive during the inspection due to the market within the general vicinity of the mine site. <br /> Various stockpiles of processed construction materials along with rip rap boulders were observed during the <br /> inspection. <br /> No noxious weeds were observed during the inspection. <br /> No off-site damage or possible violations were observed during the inspection. <br /> In an effort to ensure that the financial warranty remains adequate to reclaim the site per the requirements <br /> of the approved reclamation plan, DRMS has recalculated the reclamation cost estimate (copy enclosed). <br /> Therefore pursuant to Sections 34-32.5-117(4) of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act, adequate financial <br /> warranty must be submitted to the DRMS within 60 days of the mailing date of this inspection. If you have <br /> any questions regarding placement of the additional required financial warranty please contact Barbara <br /> Coria at (303) 866-3567 ext. 8148. <br /> Photos that show the conditions observed during the inspection are included at the end of this report. <br /> Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Travis Marshall 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 no. 970-241-2042. <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />