2018-06-18_INSPECTION - M1999042

• Permit No: M1999042
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 6/18/2018
• Doc Name Note: Inspection Report
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Avalanche Creek Marble & Alabaster LLC
• Inspection Date: 5/31/2018
• Email Name: SJM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

COLORADO
Division of Reclamation,
Mining and Safety
Department of Natural Resources
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME:
MINE/PROSPECTING ID#:
MINERAL:
COUNTY:
White Banks Mine
M-1999-042
Anhydrite, gypsum, i
Pitkin
NA
quartz (quartzite qua
U.S.Forest Service
WEATHER:
INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE:
sandstone)
Clear
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Stephanie J. Mitchell
May 31, 2018
11:00
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Avalanche Creek Marble & Alabaster LLC
110c - Construction Limited Impact
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Other Agency Request
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
Complete Bond
BOND AMOUNT:
$41,927.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
U.S.Forest Service
WEATHER:
INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
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June 18, 2018
The followine inspection tooics were identified as haviniz Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a
Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: A fuel spill has occurred at the site which has impacted soils, surface
water or groundwater.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall immediately remediate the spill and submit a final report to the
Division containing at least the following information:
1.) A description of how the spill was cleaned up containing at a minimum - the appropriate maps, volumes
removed, sample locations, analytical data, and photo documentation.
2.) Evidence in the form of a receipt that the contaminated soil was disposed of by an approved method (such
as sent to an approved landfill, land farming, recycling center, etc.).
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 8/20/18
INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs & Markers
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The mine identification sign was not posted at the entrance of the
mine site. This is a problem for failure to post a mine identification sign as required by Section 3.1.12(1) of the
rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall, at the entrance of the mine site, post a sign which shall be clearly
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