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COLORADO <br /> Division of Reclamation, <br /> Mining and Safety <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT <br /> PHONE: (303) 866-3567 <br /> The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation <br /> noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit <br /> and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board. <br /> MINE NAME: MINE/PROSPECTING ID#: MINERAL: COUNTY: <br /> Dill Pit M-2009-077 Borrow material for construction, Elbert <br /> gravel and sand <br /> INSPECTION TYPE: WEATHER: INSP.DATE: INSP. TIME: <br /> Monitoring Clear June 15,2023 10:45 <br /> OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION: <br /> Tracy and Ed Grimes Ed Grimes I 112c-Construction Regular Operation <br /> REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT: <br /> Normal I&E Program Complete Bond $35,257.00 <br /> DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP. CONTACTS: JOINT INSP.AGENCY: <br /> NA None None <br /> INSPECTOR(S): INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE DATE: <br /> Joel Renfro August 12,2023 <br /> Amy Eschberger <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: Off-site Damage <br /> PROBLEM#1: The Division found that 1.9 acres of land, immediately east of the operation, have been affected <br /> outside of the approved permit boundary. Imported silty clay has been stockpiled outside of the permit boundary <br /> with the intent to use for reclamation. The stockpiles are stored on property owned by the operator and have not <br /> yet been used in reclamation of the mining operation. Using these stockpiles in reclamation of the mining <br /> operation would result in a possible violation pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32.5-116(4)(i)for failure to protect areas <br /> outside of the affected land from slides or damages occurring during the mining operation. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: If the operator wishes to use any of the material stored outside of the permit <br /> boundary for the mining operation, an Amendment application must be submitted to expand the permit boundary <br /> to include the stockpile area. Alternatively, if the operator plans to use the material on their property, and not for <br /> reclamation of the mining operation, a written commitment shall be submitted stating as such. Either the above <br /> referenced Amendment application or the written commitment must be submitted to our office by the corrective <br /> action due date. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: September 15, 2023 <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Financial Warranty <br /> PROBLEM#2: The financial warranty is not adequate to reclaim the site in accordance with the approved <br /> reclamation plan. This is a failure to maintain the proper financial warranty amount to complete reclamation of <br /> Page 1 of 12 <br />