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The site is currently broken into 9 areas where mining will take place. Summit Brick will use <br /> these areas to determine what structures will need to be inspected prior to blasting occurring in them. <br /> In most cases mining will start on the east side of any given area and work west across the face of the <br /> Area, Prior to opening a new Area a survey will be done to determine all habitable structures within one- <br /> half mile of the blast area. <br /> The survey will be done in three steps, In the first step, Summit Brick will use aerial photographs, <br /> county assessor data, and maps to prepare a list of potentially affected structures. Landowner <br /> interviews may also be conducted to identify structure located within the half mile radius of any give <br /> blasting area. In the second step, Summit Brick will send the structure owner notifications by certified <br /> mail to the owners of the structures at least 30 days prior to any blasting being conducted within one- <br /> half mile of the structure. The survey will be complimentary to the neighbor. Included in the notification <br /> will be a description of the process that will take place on the day of the inspection, what the inspector <br /> will be looking for, and how the inspection will be documented. Summit Brick and Tile Company will <br /> recommend that the landowner collect any documents relevant to the structures that will be evaluated; <br /> these may include date and details on the structure construction or any other information they would <br /> like to be considered during the inspection.Also included with the notification will be a questionnaire <br /> that each neighbor will complete and will be asked to return it within 20 days of the notice mailing date. <br /> This form will be used as consent to complete the survey or as statement by the landowner declining the <br /> survey. If no questionnaire is returned within the 20 day reply period the lack of response will be <br /> deemed to indicate they declined participation in the survey. In the third step,the owners that choose <br /> to participate in the survey will be contacted by Summit Brick to make arrangements for a <br /> representative of Summit Brick and Tile Company to perform the inspection. <br /> Structures, that will be considered in the pre-blast survey, include houses or any other dwelling, <br /> garages, barns, or outbuildings.This list is not all inclusive, and during the survey, the landowner may <br /> request that other structures on the property be surveyed. <br /> On the day of the survey the representative from Summit Brick and Tile Company will arrive on <br /> the property, introduce themselves, and conduct the inspection.Any available documents will be <br /> reviewed at the start of the survey.The consulting representative will have a still photo camera and a <br /> video camera.The representative doing the inspection will photograph and video document, with voice <br /> comments,the exterior and interior of all structures located on the property.They will document the <br /> existing condition of all walls, doors, ceilings,windows and floors.The survey will include all levels of the <br /> structure including the basement and foundation. Areas that cannot be accessed during the inspection <br /> will be noted.The current conditions of the structure will also be recorded in the form of notes and <br /> sketches on a standard inspection form used by the company. <br /> The landowner will be encouraged to accompany the inspector, point out items to be included <br /> in the documentation, and discuss any items included in the survey and report.The landowner may also <br /> document the survey using their own photographs, video camera, and notes. Summit Brick and Tile <br /> Company will also request copies of any landowner photographs and notes to ensure a complete file of <br /> the survey is compiled. <br /> Upon the completion of the pre-blast surveys the company will assemble all documentation <br /> collected and prepare a report stating the findings.This report along with all photographic and video <br /> documentation will be placed on DVD and copies will be generated. One copy will be given to the <br /> property owner, one copy will be kept by Summit Brick and Tile Company and the last copy will be filed <br /> with the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (DRMS). <br /> 2 <br />