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PERMIT#: M-2018-052 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: ECS <br /> INSPECTION DATE:July 1,2019 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This was a"pre-operation" inspection of a Mined Land Reclamation Board (MLRB)-Ordered 110-1 <br /> Reclamation Only permit site located at 510 Bearing Tree Road in Breckenridge CO. Property owners Steven <br /> and Melinda Hunter accompanied Eric Scott of DRMS for this inspection. The notice of permit applied for <br /> was posted near the entrance of the proposed permit boundary(Photo 1) <br /> The MLRB ordered Mr. Hunter to obtain a "reclamation only"permit in a board order signed on January 17, <br /> 2019 and issued on January 25, 2019. Mr. Hunter submitted a 110-1 "reclamation only"permit to DRMS that <br /> was called complete for review on June 11, 2109. The current decision date for this permit application is set <br /> for July 10, 2019. The permit area will consist of 0.07 acres which consists of the existing shaft cover building <br /> and the immediately surrounding area shown in the attached photos. The permit area is currently marked with <br /> red and white reflector posts. <br /> During this inspection it was noted that all hand-mining and processing equipment (sluice, screening tables, <br /> etc.) that was observed during the initial inspection in October of 2018 has been removed from the site, and <br /> that the building covering the excavation of the historic shaft has been reduced in size considerably(see <br /> attached Photos 2-5). The previously existing shaft is likely a feature associated with the larger historic <br /> workings downslope, or a historic prospect pit. Mr. Hunter believes the pit is located on a historic find known <br /> as the "Bullion King" - a gold-bearing vein identified in the area in the late 1800's. <br /> Mr. Hunter has indicated that the reclamation for the site will include bringing the existing structure into <br /> compliance with the applicable County regulations, removal of the bagged soil material currently located on <br /> the site (Photos 4 and 5), and reseeding of the disturbed area around the building to prevent erosion. It should <br /> be noted at this time that vegetation in the immediately surrounding undisturbed areas of forest floor is very <br /> thin, if present at all. <br /> Given the limited nature and size of the required reclamation, DRMS will set the reclamation bond for this <br /> permit at $2000. The $2000 bond will be due within 60 days of the approval date of the permit. The permit <br /> will not be issued or valid until the bond is received and approved by DRMS. Failure to post the required <br /> reclamation bond within 60 days will result in additional enforcement action. <br /> No other issues were noted during this inspection, and DRMS left the site at approximately 1400. <br /> Inspection Contact Address <br /> Steve and Melinda Hunter <br /> PO Box 3938 <br /> Breckenridge, CO 80424 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />