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PERMIT#: M-2000-092 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: ECS <br /> INSPECTION DATE: September 26,2017 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This was a routine monitoring inspection conducted by Eric Scott for DRMS. The last inspection for this site <br /> was conducted in March of 2013. The Walsenburg Gravel Pit is a 9.9 acre 110c permit held by the City of <br /> Walsenburg. The site is located approximately 3 miles NE of Walsenburg north of State Hwy 10. DRMS <br /> attempted several times to contact a permittee representative prior to this inspection but was unsuccessful, <br /> therefore, no permittee representative was present for this inspection. The site identification sign was noted <br /> at the intersection of Hwy 10 and the site access road, but should be replaced as it is almost illegible and <br /> incomplete (Photo 1). This issue was also noted during the previous inspection. <br /> Steel T-posts believed to be permit boundary markers were observed and GPS located (see attached map). <br /> Although the last submitted annual report for the site indicates that the site was last active in late 2014, based <br /> on the overgrown condition of the pit and access road (Photos 2-6), the site appears to have been inactive for <br /> much longer. This has been cited on the first page of this report as a problem for failure to complete timely <br /> reclamation or place the site into temporary cessation. A corrective action due date of October 31, 2017 has <br /> been set for the permittee to either commence final reclamation, or place the site into temporary cessation <br /> status. <br /> Successful reclamation at this point would consist of removing or grading the remaining small stockpiles on <br /> site, and re-contouring some of the remaining steep slopes to a grade of 3:1 or flatter. Vegetation will need to <br /> be re-established on areas that have not already naturally revegetated or areas disturbed by additional <br /> required earthwork. <br /> No other issues were noted during this inspection. <br /> Inspection Contact Address <br /> Mark Ellis <br /> City of Walsenburg <br /> 525 S Albert <br /> Walsenburg,CO 81089 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />