2017-06-22_INSPECTION - M1979166

• Permit No: M1979166
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 6/22/2017
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Elam Construction, Inc.
• Inspection Date: 6/6/2017
• Email Name: SJM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

COLORADO
Division of Reclamation,
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Mining and Safety
Department of Nat: rat Resources
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME:
MINE/PROSPECTING ID#:
MINERAL:
COUNTY:
Bennett's Gravel Pit
M-1979-166
Sand and gavel
Delta
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Stephanie J. Mitchell
June 6, 2017
09:00
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Elam Construction, Inc.
Jon Mueller
112c - Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Normal I&E Program
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
Complete Bond
BOND AMOUNT:
$147,436.09
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
INS7E IGNATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
June 22, 2017
The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a
Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Rule 1.13.5 states, if an Operator temporarily ceases production of
the mining operation for one hundred eighty (180) days or more, the Operator must file a Notice of Temporary
Cessation in writing to the Office.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Division recommends the Operator file for Temporary Cessation. The start date of
the initial 5 year Temporary Cessation period is retroactive to the last date the pit was active. If that date is
more than 5 years ago, the operator is required ask the Board for a 5 year extension to the Temporary Cessation
period (per rule 1.13.5 (3) and 1.13.8 (b) or begin reclamation.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 8/21/17
INSPECTION TOPIC: Revegetation
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: There are state -listed noxious weeds present on site. This is a
problem for failure to employ weed control methods for state listed noxious weed species within the permitted
area, and to reduce the spread of weeds to nearby areas as required by Section 3.1.10 (6) of the rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Implement approved weed control plan and provide proof to the Division that this has
been done. If a weed control plan is not already in place, the operator shall develop a weed control and
management plan in accordance with Section 3.1.10 (6) of the Rule. This plan should be developed in
consultation with the county extension agency, or weed control district office and should include specific
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