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Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program <br /> CLOSEOUT REPORT <br /> DAVID PIT BOND FORFEITURE PROJECT <br /> Introduction: The David Pit project was developed to complete the reclamation requirements that were not completed by <br /> the operator under their reclamation permit. The project was completed by regarding the pit slopes to 3H:1V or less, <br /> applying and ripping compost into the soil, and revegetating the site <br /> Permit Information <br /> Permit Number Operator Name Mine Name <br /> M-1985-097 Jack David David Pit <br /> Type of Mine—Non-coal Commodity Mined: gravel <br /> PRE-RECLAMATION SITE CONDITIONS <br /> The David Pit is located five miles west of Gunnison, off of Highway 50. The David pit pre-reclamation conditions included <br /> steep slopes (2H:1V or steeper), significant erosion in the form of gullies and rills, and an undesirable plant community, <br /> consisting of primarily kochia and tumble mustard. <br /> BIDDING/CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION <br /> This project was a direct bill. <br /> • <br /> Type of Bid DIRECT BILL <br /> (circle one) <br /> Contractor Name &Address Construction Bond Amount: $4,750.00 <br /> Direct Bill Wild West Excavation Dates Severance Tax <br /> 3303 County Road 103 Start: 07/21/2010 <br /> Craig, CO 81625 End: 07/23/2010 $0 <br /> Project Cost <br /> $4,750.00 <br /> Wild West Excavation mobilized to the site on July 21, 2010. Initial site work included grading the pit walls to a 3H:1V or <br /> less grade. To accomplish this, the pit walls were elongated, and a portion of the large flat area above the pit wall was <br /> incorporated into the slope. Following grading, approximately W' of compost was spread across the 1.5 acre site and ripped <br /> into a depth of three inches. The site was then seeded, and two tons per acre of certified weed free straw mulch was <br /> applied and crimped onto the site. The construction was completed on July 23, 2010. See pictures below. <br /> Remaining Reclamation Requirements and Estimated Cost <br /> NONE <br /> ,+SSSY s a m timet* <br /> ax ay,'•WSµ; »"'� • +E, �7. s' ,"y�`T "` �„'s:•; ,car <br /> arvh V ' •y:. F # ,i p" I! " . '". • a .. ° 1P t 44404" <br /> ¢• M% R w,. y ?� .;4,-114 .v`Je"y ." a,.T <br /> ` ° ' ,. •w K^a. <br /> +.-. y " 'y�'t�c"X"c' k it 'C .,41 3 �' r'�Srw�$''.0 rw5• t d g°^5 <br /> " ..{�'`.t. yn,'.. .. r r ha 'Pey:4 r ".< m} r `• ' <br /> .. ..1 n 3s d .' t �� � x'S�y a'"v fia ,y+ ° , <br /> t dF v} te, ff "M d" <br /> .lu <br /> >;.,;1 " "..t t.,. 43 4fi: fir" <br /> , .` yn�Uy m' <br /> 4 fi <br /> r• d gra as �x t�` k id m ri <br /> gg <br /> Photo 1: Pre-reclamation Photo 2: Post-reclamation (prior to mulching) <br /> As of 05/14/09 <br />