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- PERMIT#:M-2001-033 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS:DC <br /> INSPECTION DATE:August 11,2020 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This was a routine monitoring inspection conducted at the Rough Cut Pit site by DRMS representative DJ <br /> Cunningham. Mr. Keith Tucker was present during the inspection representing the Operator.This site is an <br /> active,467 acre, 112c permit, where 76 acres has been disturbed to date.The site was active at the time of <br /> the inspection. <br /> The site identification sign was posted at the mine entrance and the permit boundary were marked with metal <br /> posts.The site is separated into three distinct areas;the first site where active mining is occurring; the second <br /> site where reclamation work is occurring; and a third site that is in revegetation. <br /> At the first site,topsoil was being stored on the western edge of the area.There were several large stockpiles <br /> of material on site and a 20 foot high by 1500 foot long high wall.The area also had the processing equipment <br /> on it. Material was actively being transported from this site during the inspection.There were no issues noted <br /> in this area. <br /> The second site, located North West of the first site, was actively being reclaimed during the inspection. <br /> Several large stockpiles were located on the site and an area with concrete blocks.A dozer was moving topsoil <br /> from the first site to the second site during the inspection for reclamation. No major issues were noted. <br /> The final area is in active revegetation. No major erosional issues were noted and natural vegetation was seen <br /> throughout the area. <br /> The Operator went out of their way to ensure the maximum disturbance did not go beyond what is in the <br /> permit. <br /> The Division currently holds a corporate surety in the amount of$193,000.00. Based on the observations <br /> made during this inspection,the Division finds this to be adequate for reclamation. <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />