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PERMIT#:M-1984-001 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS:ACY <br /> INSPECTION DATE:February 22,2022 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This inspection was conducted as part of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) <br /> normal monitoring program. The Surface Rock Pit is a 112c permitted site that includes a total of 18 acres, of <br /> which approximately 5 acres has been affected by mining. This site is located approximately 11 miles southwest <br /> of Whitewater, CO and is accessed from State Highway 141. The inspection was conducted by Amy Yeldell of <br /> the Division. Jim Doody represented Kilgore Companies LLC dba Elam Construction. <br /> The mine identification sign was posted at the permit boundary entrance on the north side. It is noted that the <br /> entrance still states Parkerson Construction is the Operator. The sign should be updated to reflect the current <br /> Operator. The site was inactive at the time of the inspection. According to Mr. Doody, Elam Construction is not <br /> actively mining the site however Parkerson Construction continues to periodically use the pit. Several pieces of <br /> heavy equipment were stored on site.No fuel, trash or other hazardous material were observed.No structures <br /> are present. <br /> This pit has two entrances. A berm approximately 10 feet tall separates the operation from the highway. This <br /> material is likely topsoil and/or overburden to be used for future reclamation. The majority of fines or smaller <br /> sized material stockpiles has been removed from site. Remaining stockpiles are generally larger boulders (5' or <br /> greater) stored on the southern extent of the permit boundary. The highwall appears in a similar condition as <br /> compared to previous inspections. There are additional fines placed against the center of the highwall in order to <br /> allow the pit to extend further to the southeast away from the highwall. <br /> The Division currently requires a financial warranty amount of$39,820 for this site. The bond was last adjusted <br /> in 2018 (SI-1)during SO-4. In an effort to ensure the Financial Warranty adequately,reflects the actual current <br /> cost of fulfilling the requirements of the approved reclamation plan the Division will be updating the <br /> reclamation cost estimate. If the current bond is found to be insufficient the Division will send a Notice of <br /> Surety Increase under a separate cover. <br /> Responses to this inspection report should be directed to: Amy Yeldell at the Division of Reclamation,Mining <br /> and Safety, Rm 215, 1001 E 62nd Ave, Denver Co 80216. Direct contact can be made by phone at 303-866- <br /> 3567 Ext 8183 or via email at amy.yeldell@state.co.us <br /> Inspection Contact Address <br /> Jim Doody <br /> Kilgore Companies LLC dba Elam Construction <br /> 556 Struthers Ave. <br /> Grand Junction,CO 81501 <br /> Enclosure <br /> CC: <br /> Travis Marshall, Senior EPS, Grand Junction DRMS <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />