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PERMIT#:M-2010-048 <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 reduction request(SL03) submitted on 7 September 2021 as per Rule 4.17. The site <br /> was last inspected as part of a release request in September of 2020. The site is comprised of land owned by <br /> Anthony Vick. Darren Janssen,with Castle Rock Construction who operates the pit accompanied me, Robin <br /> Reilley of The Division on the inspection. The weather breezy and the sky was clear. <br /> The Vick Borrow Pit is an I I I permitted site with a total permit area of 10.15 acres, of which 10 acres have <br /> been disturbed. The site has been operated for the removal of sand and gravel for road construction. The site <br /> is surrounded by pastureland and has a post mining land use designation of pastureland. It is located <br /> approximately 9.5 miles southeast of Hugo, Colorado, and accessed from Highway 287. <br /> The site was not active at the time of inspection and has been in reclamation since 2011. The mine <br /> identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule <br /> 3.1.12. The sign is located at the entrance of the site. The perimeter has been fenced to clearly delineate the <br /> permit boundary. The permit boundary runs along road and follows along the east,north and west boundaries <br /> to encompass about 10 acres. <br /> No equipment or fuel is stored on site. Vegetation was adequately established throughout the site. Some <br /> bare areas were noted throughout. Small patches of bare ground are expected in the landscape throughout <br /> Colorado and this and area of Lincoln County is no exception. Weed mitigation efforts were noted. <br /> Although still present, it appeared that previous weed mitigation efforts for Kosha and Russian thistle had <br /> improved the vegetation diversity allowing desired vegetation to begin establishing on the side slope tops. <br /> No problems or violations were noted during this inspection. The Division currently a financial warranty of <br /> $25,375.00. The Division finds that the pit can be released. Notice of the Division's decision regarding the release <br /> request will be sent under separate cover. <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 /> Page 2 of 4 <br />