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N COLORADO <br /> CO Division of Reclamation, <br /> Mining and Safety <br /> MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT <br /> PHONE: (303) 866-3567 <br /> The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation <br /> noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit <br /> and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board. <br /> MINE NAME: MINE/PROSPECTING ID#: MINERAL: COUNTY: <br /> Walsenburg Gravel Pit M-2000-092 Sand and gravel Huerfano <br /> INSPECTION TYPE: INSPECTOR(S): INSP.DATE: INSP.TIME: <br /> Monitoring Eric C. Scott September 26,2017 12:30 <br /> OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION: <br /> City of Walsenburg None 110c-Construction Limited Impact <br /> REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT: <br /> Normal I&E Program N/A $0.00 <br /> DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP.CONTACTS: JOINT INSP.AGENCY: <br /> NA None None <br /> WEATHER: INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE DATE: <br /> Cloudy September 28,2017 <br /> The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS <br /> SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE <br /> WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a <br /> Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land <br /> Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action. <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Mining Plan/Reclamation Success <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: It appears that the site has been inactive for a prolonged period. <br /> The Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials states in section 34-32.5-112(6) <br /> that reclamation shall be completed within five years of the last mining activity. <br /> Rule 1.13.5 states, if an Operator temporarily ceases production of the mining operation for one hundred eighty <br /> (180) days or more, the Operator must file a Notice of Temporary Cessation in writing to the Office. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Commence final reclamation of the site immediately, or file for Temporary <br /> Cessation. The start date of the initial 5 year Temporary Cessation period is retroactive to the last date the pit <br /> was active. If that date is more than 5 years ago, the operator is required ask the Board for a 5 year extension <br /> to the Temporary Cessation period (per rule 1.13.5 (3) and 1.13.8 (b) or begin reclamation. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/31/17 <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br />