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PERMIT#: M1978080 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: RAR <br /> INSPECTION DATE: 24 June 2022 <br /> Y=Inspected/N=Not inspected/NA=Not applicable to this operation /PB=Problem cited/PV=Possible <br /> violation cited <br /> The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS <br /> SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE <br /> WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a <br /> Possible Violation is indicated,you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land <br /> Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action. <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Sediment Control <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Erosion gullies and ruts were observed on-site. This is a problem at <br /> this time for failure to protect the affected land from erosion pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32.5-116 (4) (j). <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:The operator shall provide photo documentation to the Division verifying erosion gullies <br /> and ruts have been repaired, and that the site has have been reconstructed and stabilized to prevent erosion <br /> damage by the corrective action date. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 8/31/22 <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs & Markers <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The mine identification sign was not posted at the entrance of the <br /> mine site. This is a problem for failure to post a mine identification sign as required by Section 3.1.12(1) of the <br /> rule. The Operator shall, at the entrance of the mine site post a sign, which shall be clearly visible from the <br /> access road, with a minimum size equaling one hundred and eighty-seven (187) square inches, such as eleven <br /> (11) inches in height and seventeen (17) inches in width, with appropriate font size, with the following: the <br /> name of the Operator, a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado <br /> Mined Land Reclamation Board; and the permit number. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:The operator shall, at the entrance of the mine site, post a sign which shall be clearly <br /> visible from the access road with the following: the name of the operator, a statement that a reclamation <br /> permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and the permit <br /> number. The operator shall submit photo documentation that a proper sign has been posted by the corrective <br /> action date. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 8/01/22 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This inspection was conducted as part of the regular monitoring program. The Permittee (Lincoln County)was <br /> represented by Mr. Ty Stogsdill and Judd Kravig who accompanied me,Robin Reilley throughout the inspection. The <br /> Elmer Stone Gravel Pit is accessed from Lincoln Co Rd T and is located approximately 2 miles east of State Hwy 71 <br /> (about 7 miles west of Karval). This is a 112c regular construction operation. It was not operating at the time of the <br /> inspection. The last time excavation occurred was April 2021. Evidence of runoff and significant erosional features <br /> were observed. <br /> Availability of Records: Annual fees were paid in May of 2022. The previous inspection was on 12 December of <br /> 2017. The approved post-mine land use is general agriculture. There are no open infractions. <br /> Backfillin2 and Grading: Product is mined by pushing material from the top at approximately 3H:1V.As such <br /> backfill material is not likely to be needed for reclamation. <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />