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PERMIT #: M-1981-309 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: ERR <br />INSPECTION DATE: March 10, 2016 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This normal routine monitoring inspection was conducted by Elliott Russell of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and <br />Safety (Division). Mason King (Operator), accompanied the Division on the inspection. <br />The V.F. Smith Pit #5 is located in Washington County approximately 3.4 Miles east-southeast of Cope, Colorado. The <br />V. F. Smith Pit #5 is a Construction Materials 11 Oc Reclamation Permit. The approved post -mining land use is <br />pastureland. <br />No problems or possible violations were observed during the inspection. During the inspection, the sky was clear and the <br />ground was dry. The site appears to see relatively frequent use. At the present time it appears that the mining operation <br />has affected approximately 7 acres throughout the life of mine with approximately 5 acres partially reclaimed. All mining <br />activity appeared to be within the approved affected land boundary. There appeared to be no significant impacts to the <br />prevailing hydrologic balance, but the Operator should ensure no ground water is exposed as the operation is in close <br />proximity of the Arikaree. The internal pit haul roads and the access road appeared to be stable and well maintained. <br />There was no evidence of excessive erosion on the mine slopes. No noxious weeds were observed during the inspection, <br />however, the Operator is encouraged to continue to monitor and treat noxious weeds as they appear in the permit <br />boundary. A mine I.D. sign was located at the entrance to the mine site. The permit boundary was marked by t -pasts. <br />The reclamation cost estimate for this site was updated during the file review for this inspection. It was determined that <br />the current required financial warranty amount is adequate. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />