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PERMIT#: M-1998-067 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: TC1 <br /> INSPECTION DATE: August 1,2018 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This inspection was conducted by Tim Cazier (DRMS) as part of the regular monitoring program to assess <br /> compliance with the approved mine reclamation permit. Mr. Phil Courtney representing the State Land Board <br /> (SLB) and Ms. Amber Sanderson representing the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) were also present for the <br /> inspection. The Permittee (Summit Brick & Tile Co.) was represented by Messrs. Mike Leidich and Mark Jesik <br /> during the inspection. The Patton Clay Mine is accessed from Co Road 69, approximately seven miles northwest <br /> of Canon City. This is a 112c clay mine. The mine was operating at the time of the inspection. <br /> Availability of Records: Annual fees are paid through January 2019. The previous inspection was on June 19, <br /> 2014. The approved post-mine land use is rangeland. There were no open infractions prior to this inspection. <br /> The surface and minerals are a mixture of privately owned resources and those managed by both the federal <br /> government (BLM) and the State of Colorado (State Land Board). There have been no revisions to this permit <br /> to date. <br /> Backfilling and Grading: No backfilling or grading had been initiated at the time of the inspection. <br /> Explosives: The mine has filed a blasting plan with DRMS and blasting reports are kept on file in the main office. <br /> Financial Warranty: The $29,500 bond held by the Division is adequate for the observed mine disturbance. <br /> Fish and Wildlife: No impact to wildlife was observed. <br /> Hydrologic Balance: No standing water was observed in the pit and no exposed groundwater was observed. <br /> Gen. Compliance with Mine Plan: The operation appeared to be in compliance with the approved mine plan. <br /> Google Earth was used to measure the disturbed area, which was measured by Ms. Sanderson (BLM) using a <br /> handheld GPS unit to be 3.25 acres, Area F (see attached 2018 Post Inspection Map). Highwalls were benched <br /> and estimated to vary between 8 and 12 feet in height and appeared stable (see Photo 1). <br /> Off-site Damage: The operation appeared to be confined to the permit boundary, based on Google Earth review. <br /> Processing Waste: A stockpile of oversized rock was observed on the northwest side of where loader was <br /> working in Area F (see Photo 2). This is material scalped by the grizzly screen. <br /> Roads: Haul and access roads did not appear to be a source of sediment that could be tracked offsite as the site <br /> is several miles from a paved road. The approved reclamation plan allows the roads to remain after final <br /> reclamation at the request of the Lessors for easier access to their grazing areas and possible fire fighting. <br /> Reclamation Success: No reclamation has been initiated. <br /> Revegetation: Some tamarisk were observed in Area A (see Photos 3 and 4). The presence of tamarisk(or salt <br /> cedar, a noxious weed List B species) is cited as Problem No. 1 on page 1 of this report. The Operator should <br /> implement a weed control program to control the tamarisk on site. <br /> Sediment Control: No erosion problems were observed and no BMPs were needed at the time of the inspection. <br /> Support Facilities On-site: A loader and grizzly screen were the only equipment observed on site. <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />