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Mr. Baxter W. Kirkland <br /> April 4, 2023 <br /> Page 2 <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Backfilling & Grading <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem No. 2: The site is utilizing off-site fill without prior <br /> approval by the Division per 3.1.5(9) of the Rule. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall provide a notarized affidavit, stating that the fill is, in <br /> fact, inert and addressing all requirements pursuant to Rule 3.1.5(9), which describes the <br /> intended use of inert/off-site fill by the corrective action date. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 3 3, 3/31/2023 <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem No. 3: The current mine plan needs to be updated <br /> and clarified pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32.5-112 (1)(c)(VI). The operator must provide sufficient <br /> information to describe or identify how the operator intends to conduct the operation. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall submit a Technical Revision, with the required $216 <br /> revision fee, to update and clarify the current approved mine plan to reflect existing and <br /> proposed activities (to include at least 32 acres of disturbance) by the corrective action date. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: '' 3/31/2023. <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Revegetation <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem No. 4: Tamarisk (salt cedar) trees are present within <br /> or have volunteered into the permit area and are becoming established. This is a problem for <br /> failure to employ weed control methods for a state listed noxious weed species within the <br /> permitted area, and to reduce the spread of weeds to nearby areas as required by Section <br /> 3.1.10 (6) of the rule. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall implement the existing weed control plan in <br /> accordance with Section 3.1.10 (6) of the Rule and submit documentation demonstrating the <br /> tamarisk on site have been treated by the Corrective Action date. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 3/31/2023 <br /> If you have any questions, please contact me at(303) 328-5229. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Timothy A. Cazier, P.E. <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> CERTIFIED Mail No. 7019 2280 0001 8254 6926 <br /> Return Receipt Requested <br /> ec: Michael Cunningham, DRMS <br /> DRMS file <br /> Brooke Boisvert, Kirkland Construction <br /> Tim Gerken, Telesto <br />