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(Page 2) i MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # ~LNSPECTION DATE 2/8/99 M-77-376 OBSERVATIONS INSPECTOR'S INITIALS AJW/JCS This was a follow-up monitoring inspection conducted by Tony Waldron and Jim Stevens of DMG. The operator was contacted prior to the inspection and chose not to be present. The site is located just west of Canon City approximately one mile west of Skyline Drive. The site was inspected in March of 1998 and two problems were identified along with corrective actions. As of this inspection, neither of the problems have been corrected and gas a result, they are both being cited as possible violations along with the necessary corrective actions. "Reason to believe" letters are also being sent out which will identify times for the next available Board Meeting and the possible fine schedule. The first citation is for failure to post a mine identification sign at the mine entrance and failure to clearly mark the affected area boundaries. The mine is situated in an area with ,extensive pre-law mining disturbance. Therefore, it is essential that the boundaries be snacked so that these disturbances can be properly tracked. In addition, the Canon City 4dminisCrator has expressed some concern about the west boundary in particular, as they own ,the property that abuts up to the mine on the west. Apparently the city is concerned that mining has encroached onto their property, however, until the property boundaries are clearly marked it will not be possible to determine this. Observations made during this inspection iwould seem to indicate that the area along the property boundary has not been mined, however, the area may have been affected by mining in that settling and slumping has occurred in the general vicinity of the property boundary. This appears to have occurred some time ago and may have been the result of pre-law mining activities. As stated previously, until the affected area boundary is clearly marked, it is not possible to determine exactly where this 3isturbed area lies. The second citation is for failure to properly handle or dispose of potentially hazardous material. Specifically, there is a large petroleum type storage tank that has leaked a portion of its contents out onto the ground. The operator needs to positively identify this substance and clean up and properly dispose of the spilled material. Both of these items are 'listed on page three of this report along with appropriate corrective actions and dates. Once the affected area boundary is clearly marked, the Division will conduct another 'inspection to determine whether mining has caused off site damage and if so, was it pre-law or the result of more recent mining activity. T & E Contact Address NAME Canyon Dolomite Quarry OPERATOR Garv W. Flanders STREET P.O. Box 60155 CZTY/STATE/ZTP Colorado Springs, CO 80960-0155 cc: Jim Stevens Steven Rabe-City of Canon City ^ CE ^ BL ^ FS ^ ~ ^ HMWMD (CH) ^ SE ^ WQCD (CH) ^ OTHER