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PERMIT#: M1978-051 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: RAR <br /> INSPECTION DATE: 15 August 2022 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This was an inspection conducted as part of the acreage release request submitted to the Division on 8 July <br /> 2022. The release request comprised one acre of undisturbed land on the south side of the permit. The <br /> Permittee (Lincoln County), was represented by Ty Stogsdill, Steve Burgess and Bruce Walters throughout the <br /> inspection. The site was inactive at the time of inspection. The Gaede Pit is accessed from Lincoln Co Rd 3J, <br /> approximately 5 miles east of Highway 71 north from Limon. This is a 112c permit. The weather was sunny <br /> and clear with a light breeze. <br /> Availability of Records: Annual fees are paid through May 2023. The previous inspection was on 27 June <br /> 2022. The permit acreage comprises 39.90 acres. The approved post-mine land use is general agriculture. <br /> The pre mining land use was rangeland. There are no open infractions. <br /> Backfilling and Grading: Product is mined by pushing material from the top at approximately 3H:1V. As <br /> such backfill material is not likely to be needed for reclamation. <br /> Financial Warranty: This pit is permitted by Lincoln County, therefore no bond is required by the Division. <br /> Fish and Wildlife: No impact to fish or wildlife was observed. <br /> Hydrologic Balance: No standing water was observed in the pit and no exposed groundwater was observed. <br /> An ephemeral stream exists on the east side of the pit, currently outside of the pit boundary. The stream <br /> appears to headwater nearby and exhibits some hydric vegetation as the stream gradient reduces. The operator <br /> wishes to expand the pit into the headwaters of the stream. <br /> Gen. Compliance with Mine Plan: The operation was in compliance with the approved mine plan. <br /> Off-site Damage: The operation appeared to be confined to the permit boundary, based on the 112c boundary <br /> markers. <br /> Processing Waste: No processing waste was observed. <br /> Roads: The short haul/access road is included in the permit boundary. Given the coarse nature of the material <br /> these roads are not likely to be a source of sediment that could be tracked to a paved road. <br /> Reclamation Success: No reclamation had been initiated at this site at the time of the inspection. <br /> Revegetation: No revegetation had been initiated at this site at the time of the inspection. No noxious weeds <br /> were observed at the time of inspection. Native vegetation comprised blue gramma grass, and other warm <br /> season short grasses, yucca, Artemisia and various cacti. <br /> Sediment Control: Some minor erosion was observed in the disturbed area. No BMPs (best management <br /> practices) appeared to be necessary at the time of the inspection. The undisturbed area was stable. <br /> Signs and Markers: The permit sign was properly posted and T- post boundary markers were observed to <br /> delineate the permit boundary. <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />