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PERMIT #: M2010083 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: RAR <br />INSPECTION DATE: 22 September 2021 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted by the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (The Division), <br />in response to the surety release request submitted on 4 August 2021. The site was previously inspected by <br />the Division on 26 April, 2019 during a routine inspection. Jason Eager with Lincoln County accompanied <br />Robin Reilley during the inspection. The weather was calm, and the sky was clear. <br />The Newsom Pit is located 13 miles northeast of Limon, CO off of Co Rd 24. The pit is situated on the <br />Arikaree River, which only flows during heavy storm events. When carrying water, the creek flows <br />eastward. The pit is a 110c operation permitted for 9.43 acres for the removal of sand and gravel for county <br />road maintenance and repair. The site is surrounded by rangeland and the post -mining land use is rangeland. <br />A mine sign was observed as required by Rule 3.1.12. <br />The site has ceased activity. In the past, the county extracted and/or hauled material off site. The river was <br />dry during the inspection. The site has been reclaimed and all material stockpiles have been removed with <br />the exception of stockpile at the south end of the site. This stockpile remains for use by the landowner. <br />Backfilling, grading and topsoil laydown occurred in 2019 and seeding occurred in 2020 according to annual <br />reports. Pit slopes had been reclaimed to 3H:1V or flatter. The areas located just east of the pit and the <br />northern portion of the permit area (located north of the river), have been undisturbed by mining activities. <br />Vegetation for the most part was well established with diverse rangeland species. Some weeds were present <br />and did not pose a cause for concern. The riverbed and banks appeared stable. <br />No problems or violations were noted during this inspection. The Division currently holds no financial <br />warranty because it is a county operation. The Division finds that the pit can be released. <br />Photographs taken during the inspection are attached. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to: Robin Reilley at the Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, CO 80203. Direct contact can be made by phone <br />at 303.866.3567 ext 8105 or, via email at robin.reilley@ state.co.us <br />PHOTOGRAPHS <br />.7 _— <br />LINC.OLN CTY <br />NEWSOM - PIT '" <br />M-20I0 083 <br />e , <br />Photo 1: Mine Identification Sign. <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />