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PERMIT #: M-1977-568 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: SJM <br />INSPECTION DATE: May 10, 2017 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This was a normal monitoring inspection of the Cooper Pit; DRMS file# M-1977-568. This site is located about <br />6 miles west of Center, Colorado in Saguache County. I, Stephanie Mitchell of the Colorado Division of <br />Reclamation Mining and Safety conducted the inspection. Elvie Samora of Saguache County accompanied me <br />on the inspection. <br />This site is permitted for 80 acres with about 18 acres currently disturbed. The Division does not hold a <br />financial warranty for this site because it is operated by a government entity. <br />Adequate mine identification signage was noted at the entrance off of County Road B and is in accordance <br />with Rule 3.1.12(1). <br />The permit area is delineated by fencing around the entire area. Material stockpiles and topsoil/overburden <br />stockpiles appear to be stable. Mining is currently taking place in the center of the permit area. Fuel Storage <br />was contained in adequate containers with secondary containment. <br />There is an area that is designated as a plant area. There is a batch plant on the site presently. The direction of <br />mining is moving east and south. The highwall is estimated to be about 15 feet in depth. <br />Little or no weeds were on site. The Division strongly recommends the Operator to remain diligent in <br />implementing the noxious weed control measures at the site. <br />Overall, no problems were noted on this site. The operation appears to be in compliance with the approved <br />mining 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 S. 3rd Street, Suite 301, Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501, <br />phone # 970.242.5025. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />