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PERMIT#:P-2007-001 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS:ACY <br /> INSPECTION DATE:May 24,2022 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This inspection was conducted as part of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety(Division) <br /> normal monitoring program. The Chevron Oil Shale Research, Development and Demo Pilot is a Minerals <br /> Prospect NOI permitted site that includes a total of 5.34 acres. The site located in the Piceance Basin. Jim <br /> Henderson and Andy Olson with Chevron Shale Oil Company, a Division of Chevron USA, Inc. represented <br /> the operator. James Roberts of the White River Field Office BLM and Amy Yeldell of the Division conducted <br /> the inspection. <br /> All affected lands have been fully reclaimed. The wire fence delineating the permit boundary has been removed <br /> (approx. 2 yrs ago). Being that the site is on BLM, cattle and horses now graze the reclaimed lands. <br /> Overall vegetation has been grazed heavily. This has led to a decrease in foliar cover of grasses. However <br /> overall plant cover and density is still adequate. The shrubs have continued to establish and are now becoming <br /> more pronounced. Despite grazing the pads still appear to be stable with a diverse blend of desirable and <br /> sustainable species. Little to no weeds were observed.No excessive erosion or sedimentation was observed and <br /> all stomwater BMPs are functional. <br /> Bases on this inspection it is determined that the Operator has successfully complied with the requirements of <br /> the Act, Rules and Regulations, and the approved Reclamation Plan. The entire permit area is ready to be <br /> released from any further reclamation responsibility. If the operator submits a surety release request within 60 <br /> days this inspection will count as the release inspection. *Note that a separate release/termination request to <br /> BLM will also be required. <br /> The Division currently holds a financial warranty in the amount of$700,000 for this site, of which only <br /> $200,000 is required. <br /> No problems or violations were noted during this inspection. <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 Henderson <br /> Chevron Shale Oil Company, a division of Chevron USA, Inc. <br /> 760 Horizon Dr, Ste 401 <br /> Grand Junction, CO 81506 <br /> CC: <br /> James Roberts, <br /> White River Field Office, BLM <br /> 220 E Market St, <br /> Meeker, CO 81641 <br /> EC: Travis Marshall, Senior EPS, Grand Junction DRMS <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />