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