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PERMIT#:M-2009-006 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS:AME <br /> INSPECTION DATE:January 16,2020 <br /> A conex box and temporary office building are present at the eastern edge of the site, adjacent to the access <br /> road. A small wooden shed is located at the southern edge of the work deck. The Division did not observe any <br /> permanent features(e.g., concrete foundations) associated with these structures. However, if any permanent <br /> structures are constructed within the permit area, the operator will need to submit a Technical Revision(see <br /> enclosed form)to revise the reclamation plan to address these structures. If any structures are to remain after <br /> reclamation, they will need to be shown on an updated reclamation plan map. For any structures that require <br /> demolition/removal for reclamation, the financial warranty will need to be updated to include costs for <br /> completing this task. <br /> The operator is currently storing piles of wood pallets, empty barrels and other containers, tires, and various <br /> non-mining related items in the work deck area and in the pre-law disturbance area below the work deck(in the <br /> southeastern portion of the permit area). The Division informed Ms. Dorband during the inspection that all trash <br /> and refuse should be handled and disposed of in a manner that will control unsightliness in accordance with <br /> Rule 3. 1.5(5). The Division recommends the operator remove any items not associated with the mining <br /> operation to a location outside of the permit area. Ms. Dorband indicated they are in the process of relocating <br /> these items off site, mainly to the pre-law quarry located outside(and north) of the permit area. If these items <br /> are still present on site during the next inspection, the operator may be required to update the mining and <br /> reclamation plans to address the storage and reclamation of these items. Accordingly, the required financial <br /> warranty would need to be updated to include costs for removing/disposing of any items that will not remain as <br /> part of the approved post-mining land use. <br /> Ms. Dorband informed the Division the previous operator of the quarry, John Holliday is no longer involved <br /> with the operation. In review of the permit file, the Division found the Performance Warranty and Financial <br /> Warranty posted for the permit to be signed by John E. Holliday, as managing member of Colorado Quarry I, <br /> LLC. While these warranties remain valid, if Colorado Quarry I, LLC is no longer associated with the <br /> operation, the permit may need to be transferred to another entity. This can be done by submitting a Succession <br /> of Operators application(see enclosed application). As it stands now, Colorado Quarry I, LLC is responsible for <br /> complying with all requirements of the permit, including maintaining an adequate financial warranty and <br /> completing final reclamation of the site in accordance with the approved plan. <br /> After conducting the inspection, the Division recalculated the required financial warranty for completing <br /> reclamation of the site in accordance with the approved plan(see enclosed bond estimate). This estimate <br /> includes costs for grading the waste rock piles in the quarry area and in the two material/equipment storage <br /> areas (in the northeastern and southeastern portions of the site) to 3H:1 V slopes, for replacing 6 inches of <br /> topsoil on disturbed land, and revegetating the land with grasses and trees per the approved revegetation plan. <br /> The Division estimates the required financial warranty to be in the amount of$29,723.00, which is $13,723.00 <br /> more than the currently held financial warranty of$16,000.00. Therefore, a problem is cited in this report(see <br /> page 1) for failure to maintain the proper financial warranty amount to complete reclamation of the affected <br /> lands pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32.5-117(4)(b) and Rule 4.2.1(1). A separate notice of surety increase will be sent <br /> to the operator in 60 days. If the operator wishes to reduce the required financial warranty, the operator will <br /> need to complete reclamation on site and provide evidence to the Division this was done by the corrective <br /> action date. Such evidence should include photo documentation and a detailed description of the work that was <br /> completed. If the operator submits this information prior to the corrective action date,the required financial <br /> warranty will be reassessed and a new estimate provided to the operator. <br /> Any questions or comments regarding this inspection report should be forwarded to Amy Eschberger at the <br /> Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203, via <br /> telephone at 303-866-3567, ext. 8129, or via email at amv.eschberger@state.co,us. <br /> Page 3 of 13 <br />