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PERMIT#:M-1983-090 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: ECS <br /> INSPECTION DATE:May 15,2020 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This was a routine monitoring inspection of the LaPoudre Sand & Gravel Pit, a 278.6 acre 112c sand and gravel <br /> operation permitted by Bestway Concrete and Aggregate. The inspection was conducted by Eric Scott of <br /> DRMS. DRMS travelled to the site with Mark Johnson of Bestway Concrete arriving at approximately 12:00. <br /> The site entrance is located at the southwest corner of Weld County roads 392 and Weld County Road 13. <br /> This site is also immediately south of the Bestway North LaPoudre pit (M2000-144). The required site <br /> identification sign was located at the site entrance (photo 1). <br /> The site was observed to be active during the inspection. The excavation in the northwest corner of the permit <br /> and south of the concrete plant has been dewatered and is currently being mined. The eastern two reservoirs <br /> have been lined and contain water at this time. The slurry wall surrounding the water bodies in the north- <br /> center and north-east area of the site has been approved by the SEO's office. <br /> The reclamation vegetation surrounding the eastern reservoir has deteriorated and will need to be re- <br /> established and properly maintained until that portion of the permit is released. It was also noted that the <br /> shoreline of this reservoir will also now require re-sloping prior to release due to wave damage over time <br /> (photos 2-4). <br /> No activity has taken place south of the LaPoudre River, which runs through the middle of the site, for an <br /> extended period of time. Although the existing disturbance south of the river is minimal,two unlined water <br /> bodies will need to be addressed either through backfill, installation of an SEC) approved liner, or a permanent <br /> augmentation plan before the permit can be released. <br /> As noted on the first page of this report, Tamarisk, cheat-grass, bindweed, and several other noxious weeds <br /> were noted during this inspection. These noxious species will need to be controlled, and proof of this will <br /> need to be provided to the Division by the listed corrective action date of 10/30/20. Weed control measures, <br /> mowing at a minimum and likely spraying in some areas, will need to be implemented to control noxious <br /> weeds within the permit area. <br /> No other issues were noted during this inspection. <br /> Inspection Contact Address <br /> Mark Johnson <br /> Bestway Concrete Company <br /> 301 Centennial Dr. <br /> Milliken,CO 80543 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />