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PERMIT #: M-1980-022 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: SJM <br />INSPECTION DATE: January 31, 2018 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of an Acreage Reduction Request and Surety Bond Reduction Request <br />submitted by Old Castle SW Group, dba United Companies on November 30, 2017. The Preston Pit Expansion <br />is located approximately 1 mile west of Grand Junction, Colorado in Mesa County. The site can be accessed <br />from the Dike Road. <br />The purpose of the inspection was to observe the reclamation success and determine if the November 30th <br />request for partial release of the reclamation permit was approvable. Based on the conditions observed <br />during the inspection the 47.60 Acres requested to be released has been granted. The site was graded <br />exceptionally well and the reclaimed slopes tie into the adjacent undisturbed slopes in a very natural looking <br />way. All reclaimed slopes appear to be no steeper than the required 3H:1V. The pit is now permitted to 8.9 <br />acres. Because the permit is not totally released, you are still liable for filing annual reports and fees. <br />The Division recalculated the bond required and it is $32,013.30. Currently the Division holds a bond for <br />$69,184.43. A reduction of $37,171.13. <br />Noxious weeds appeared to be under control and visibly dead. There are several easements for Excel Energy <br />powerlines within the released area as well as a couple of permanent structures, including a boat ramp. These <br />structures were approved in a Technical Revision in 2012. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the inspection are included at the end of this report. <br />No problems or violations were noted or observed during the January 31, 2018 inspection. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Stephanie Mitchell at the Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado <br />81501, phone no. 970-242-5025. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />