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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1978-172 INSPECTION DATE 8/7/03_ INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM OBSERVATIONS This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. The Antelope Hills Pit is a 112c permitted site located north of Cory, Colorado. The inspector left a message with the operator s representative concerning this and 1 other inspection. No response was received therefore, the sites were inspected at the inspector s convenience without a representative present. The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The sign is located at the main entrance to the site. Permit boundary markers are white posts that are clearly visible around the majority of the pit. The inspector noted several stockpiles of various materials within the pit floor area. A loader was observed near one stockpile, which appears to have had some materials removed recently. Other stockpiles have been there a while as evidenced by weed growth on the piles. The road and pit floor are weed free for the most part and well-maintained. It appears that mining has been done along the northern edge since the last inspection. The excavation area is sloped at 3H:1V or better. Some annual weeds such as kochia and Russian thistle were noted. Halogeton was also observed through out the area, however none is considered a noxious weed at this time. Some minor riling was noted on the slopes but as this is not a reclaimed area and no topsoil appears to be present. The riling is not an issue for this area. Along the east side of the day lighted pit edge, the inspector noted that the berm had been compromised and a major gully has been cut down the bank into the arroyo. This issue is being noted as a problem under erosion and storm water with a corrective action at the end of this report. The gully will need to be repaired and the operator should review the storm water control for the site to prevent future impacts. The area along the south that has been noted as reclaimed was observed. Some minor riling was noted in this area. The topsoil material. has been impacted due to the lack of vegetation on the slopes. Some rabbit brush was noted with halogeton, however, no other viable species of vegetation were noted. The operator should consider reseeding the entire area. The inspector s estimate for acceptable vegetation cover is less than 1 °k. This issue is not considered a problem at this time, but the operatdr should beware that the efforts of revegetation appear to have failed and the continued erosion will result in a future problem being noted if not corrected. Five (5}, fifty-five gallon barrels were noted sitting on the staining was noted. The lack of proper secondary coi proper without proper secondary containment. Some minor soil all are The mining area was free of unnecessary debris. Some mine related materials such as crusher screens, timber and an empty fuel trailer were noted. A container on the east side of the pit, which is marked as a missile container was noted. The inspector was unsure of its purpose, but no hazardous materials appeared to be present so it is not considered an issue at this time. Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. 18 E Contact Address NAME Larry Record OPERATOR Delta Countv STREET 501 Palmer St. Suite 227 CITY/STATE/ZIP Delta. Colorado 81416 cc: . ^ CE ^ BL ^ FS ^ HW ^ HMWMD (CH)