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PERMIT#: M-2003-002 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS:ECS <br /> INSPECTION DATE: September 26,2017 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This was a routine monitoring inspection conducted by Eric Scott of DRMS. Mr.James (Doug) Branch <br /> represented the Operator/Permittee (HCR High Country Repair). The Ghost River Gravel Pit is a 9.9 acre 110c <br /> sand and gravel operation located in Huerfano County, approximately 4 miles east of 1-25 (Exit 64) off County <br /> Road 110. The required site identification sign was posted near the site entrance (Photo 1). <br /> Although there has not been extensive activity at the site in recent years, there was mining and loading <br /> activity taking place at the time of this inspection. Several product stockpiles were present, and new <br /> excavation was occurring during the inspection (Photos 2-3). DRMS would like to remind the permittee that <br /> the rule requires that all existing topsoil should be salvaged and maintained for use in reclamation activities as <br /> new areas are disturbed for mining. Care should also be taken to make sure that all mining related <br /> disturbance remains within the permit boundary—especially in the loading area near the site entrance. <br /> Mining activity was following the approved plan, and only two issues were noted during the inspection that <br /> will require corrective actions at this time. <br /> 1) Removal of trash that was observed near the south permit boundary near the site entrance. See <br /> attached Photo 4. <br /> 2) Replacement of the missing SW corner permit boundary marker. The SE marker may also be slightly <br /> too far south at this time. (see included map) <br /> These issues have been identified on the first page of this report along with the required corrective actions <br /> and corrective action due dates. No other issues of concern were noted during this inspection. <br /> Inspection Contact Address <br /> James Branch <br /> HCR High Country Repair <br /> 2632 McCormick Ave. <br /> Pueblo,CO 81001 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />