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PERMIT #: M-1984-103 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: SIM <br />INSPECTION DATE: July 11, 2017 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety's (Division) normal <br />monitoring program. Photographs are included with this report in order to illustrate some of the conditions <br />observed. <br />The Independence Pass site is located approximately twelve miles east of Aspen and accessed from Hwy 82. <br />The site is a 110c operation that includes a total of 5.6 permitted acres. Pursuant to Rule 4.1.2 (2), a financial <br />warranty is not required for this site. <br />Adequate mine identification signage was noted at the entrance to the site. <br />The pit floor is the only area not currently reclaimed. The area is used for highway maintenance materials <br />stockpiles and equipment storage. The slopes around the pit have been regraded and vegetated. Noxious or <br />problematic weeds were not observed on site. The east part of the permit area was occupied by an outfitting <br />company. All structures related to the outfitting business appeared to be temporary in nature. <br />A large population of Perennial Pepperweed (White Top) was observed on a top soil stockpile. This is noted as <br />a problem at the beginning of this inspection report. <br />There was no water retention or erosional issues observed. <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 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 no. 970-242-5025. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />