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PERMIT#: M-1977-304 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS:JLE <br /> INSPECTION DATE: July 18,2017 <br /> Mining has created a long highwall along the eastern side of the affected area with a significant amount of <br /> waste-rock and spoil placed in benches behind the advancing highwall to the west. In the northern portion of <br /> the site, the highwall is about 35 feet in height and is generally vertical. On the southern end of the site the <br /> highwall is 50 to 60 feet in height. Waste-rock piles are shown in the Back Fill "BF" areas on the approved <br /> mining plan map approved with TR06. The waste benches are located in the BF-I and BF-11 areas. <br /> Reclamation Success: <br /> Portions of the affected area on the west side of the site have been backfilled, graded and revegetated. These <br /> areas north and south of the main quarry access road were observed. These areas were stable and vegetated <br /> with native grasses and forbs; also a significant amount of mountain mahogany and rabbit brush shrubs have <br /> established in these areas. <br /> Support Facilities On-site: <br /> The site includes a plant site, mine office, equipment storage area and a shop area. No problems were <br /> noticed. <br /> Signs and Markers: <br /> The mine entrance sign was in place. Mining operations appear to be well within the permit area. <br /> Topsoil: <br /> A number of growth media piles are stored on the waste rock benches to be used for reclamation. <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br />