Laserfiche WebLink
PERMIT #: M-1990-114 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: SJM <br />INSPECTION DATE: August 15, 2017 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This was a routine inspection conducted by the Division as part of its monitoring of Construction Materials <br />112c permits. The Mr. Elvie Samora of Saguache County Road and Bridge accompanied me on the the <br />inspection. The site was not active on the day of the inspection. The required permit ID sign was posted at <br />the entrance gate to the site. All disturbance is contained within the permit boundary. <br />The site contains a south pit and a north pit, connected by onsite road. There are stockpiles and other signs of <br />current activity in both pits. A bulldozer was parked in the south pit; a wheeled loader, screen and <br />stacker/conveyors were in the north pit. The reach of the north pit has extended to within a short distance <br />from its east boundary. The pit slopes there are approximately 3:1 and might not need any further grading. <br />There are still areas to the north and west of the north pit available to mine, and the operator should make <br />sure to salvage the topsoil prior to excavation. As the pit expands, it will be possible to perform some <br />concurrent reclamation, particularly on the pit slopes. Stockpiled topsoil could be respread and the slopes <br />seeded soon, even though the pit floor might still be utilized for mining and processing activities. <br />The south pit is near its southern boundary, but there is still a significant area to the east available to mine. <br />The aggregate varies across the site, and the pits are configured according to the variation in the sand and <br />gravel there. <br />There were no contaminants, no fuel, no debris and no noxious weeds observed on the site. The operator is <br />doing a good job of maintaining an orderly and clean site. <br />A mammoth bone was discovered 3 years ago on the site. <br />It is recommended in the annual report maps sent in to the Division that the maps include a north arrow and <br />locations of topsoil stockpiles. <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 />