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PERMIT #: M-1980-136 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: SJM <br />INSPECTION DATE: July 11, 2018 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety's (Division) normal <br />monitoring program. Mr. Jason Burkey, representing the Operator, were present during this inspection. <br />Photographs are included with this report in order to illustrate some of the conditions observed. <br />The Whitewater Chambers Pit is located approximately 1/4 mile west of Eagle and accessed from HWY 6. The <br />site is a 112c operation that includes a total of 135 permitted acres with 90 acres current disturbed acres. The <br />Division currently holds a financial warranty amount of $ 694,193 for this site. <br />The Division will review the reclamation costs in order to ensure the financial warranty reflects the actual <br />current cost of fulfilling the requirements of the Reclamation Plan. The Operator will be notified under <br />separate cover if the Division determines that the current financial warranty amount is insufficient. <br />The mine identification sign was not observed at the entrance to the site. This is considered a problem and is <br />noted at the beginning of this report. <br />The boundaries of the affected area were clearly marked with a combination of fencing or boundary markers. <br />Fuel is being stored adequately with secondary containment. Thistle was present on site and the Division <br />encourages spraying with a proper herbicide treatment to prevent future infestation. <br />The Division is requesting for Annual Reporting in 2018 to include a more detailed map. The map the Division <br />has on file is hard to read and is not clear. <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 number (970) 242-5025. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />