2019-09-20_INSPECTION - M1977245

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PERMIT#:M-1977-245 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: ECS INSPECTION DATE: September 18,2019 OBSERVATIONS This inspection was conducted by Eric Scott of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division or DRMS) for an acreage reduction request submitted by Jefferson County on August 29, 2019. DRMS was accompanied on the inspection by Jefferson County representatives Joe Manchen and Wil Shaffer. The Pine Junction Pit is located at the SW corner of the Pine Junction intersection of Hwy 285. The site is currently permitted as a 31.1 acre sand and gravel operation with an industrial/commercial post mining land use. The site identification sign was present at the site entrance. On September 4, 2019,Jefferson County requested the release of 5 acres from the south boundary of the permit area. This parcel, now owned by the IREA utility company, area was added to the permit through an amendment in 1989 but was never affected by mining activity. DRMS sent release notices to the appropriate parties and property owner (IREA) and, to date, no comments or objections to the acreage reduction have been received. Because the property was never affected by mining activity, no reclamation was required. The parcel remains in its original condition prior to being permitted by the County (photos 2-6). DRMS will therefore approve the acreage reduction at this time and the permitted area will be reduced to 26.1 acres. The current permit boundary is delineated along the north side and a portion of the west side by chain link fence which controls access to the site, the remainder of the permit boundary is marked with posted signs. (photo 1). No other issues were noted during this inspection. Inspection Contact Address Joe Manchen Jefferson County Road and Bridge 13008 Parker Ave Pine, CO 80470 Enclosure: Acreage reduction approval letter Page 2 of 3