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PERMIT#:M-1990-070 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS:LJW <br /> INSPECTION DATE: September 25,2019 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division <br /> of Reclamation Mining and Safety. The Eureka Pit is a 110c operation located approximately eight miles <br /> Northeast of Silverton on County Rod 2 near 9900 Ft in elevation. The site consists of three permitted acres <br /> on the North side of County Road 2. The site was not active during the time of the inspection and no Operator <br /> representatives were present during the inspection. Three photos accompany this report to illustrate the <br /> current site conditions. <br /> According to the annual reports provided by the Operator the site is no longer active, however is still used as a <br /> stockpiling and processing area. Proper signage was observed at the entrance to the site and as seen in Photo <br /> One, the boundaries are clearly marked with boulders and t-posts. Several small stockpiles are located within <br /> the permit area, as well as a portable grizzly screen as seen in Photos Two and Three. Some miscellaneous <br /> items are being stored on site, such as culverts and other road maintenance materials. The items are stored in <br /> neat and orderly fashion and not considered a problem at this time. <br /> Portions of the site have begun to revegetate with volunteer trees, shrubs and various grasses. No noxious <br /> weeds were observed during this inspection. There is a small ditch that runs through the center of the site <br /> towards the county road that was left undisturbed during the mining process. No signs of significant erosion, <br /> settling or slumping was observed on site. No problems or possible violations were observed at this time. All <br /> responses to this inspection should be directed to Lucas West at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and <br /> Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203, or by phone at 970-243-6368. <br /> Inspection Contact Address <br /> Luis Girodo <br /> San Juan County <br /> 1512 Greene St <br /> Silverton, CO 81433 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />