2018-07-20_INSPECTION - M1974086

• Permit No: M1974086
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 7/20/2018
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Asphalt Paving
• Inspection Date: 6/21/2018
• Email Name: ECS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

COLORADO
Division of Reclamation,
A7Mining and Safety
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:
Ralston Quarry M-1974-086 Aggregate Jefferson
INSPECTION TYPE: INSPECTOR(S): INSP.DATE: INSP.TIME:
Monitoring Eric C. Scott June 21,2018 09:00
OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION:
Asphalt Paving Company Stan Opperman 112c-Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT:
Citizen Complaint Partial Bond $2,892,550.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP. CONTACTS: JOINT INSP.AGENCY:
NA None None
WEATHER: INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear July 20,2018
The following inspection topics were identified as having 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: Records— Failure to Notify DRMS as required by Rule 8.1 and C.R.S. 34-32.5-121(2).
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Possible Violation: Emergency Notification by Operators- Rule 8.1. Operators shall
notify the Office, as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than 24 hours, after the Operator has knowledge of a
failure or imminent failure of any impoundment, embankment, stockpile or slope that poses a reasonable potential
danger to persons or property.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:This possible violation will require a hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board.The
schedule and other details for the MLRB hearing will be provided under a separate document to be sent via certified mail
to the operator.
Operator will also be required to submit documentation in accordance with Rule 8.2.3 - Follow-up Notice Requirements as
soon as practicable. If all required information is not yet available, the operator shall provide a timeline to submit the
required information.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 7/20/18—complied with follow up documentation
INSPECTION TOPIC: Off-Site Damage
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Possible Violation: Failure to first obtain a reclamation permit prior to engaging in a
new mining operation as required by C.R.S. 34-32.5-109(1). Land has been affected outside of the approved permit
boundary over 2 acres. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 34-32.5-123(2) an operator who mines substantial acreage beyond the
approved permit boundary may be found to be operating without a permit.
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