INSPEC02376

• Permit No: M1977526
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 8/17/1998
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINE ID # DR PROSPECTING ID # M-77-526
INSPECTION DATE August 17, 1996 INSPE(:TOR'S INITIALS TAS
OBSERVATIONS
1. A site inspection was made of the Worthing Lakes Pit. Present durin•3 the inspection was
Steve O'Brian of Environment, Inc. This inspection was conducted as a follow-up to a
previous inspection by the Division on February 27, 1998. The purpose of the inspection was
to complete measurements necessary for calculation of a current reclamation cost of the pit.
2. The northern portion of the permit area has been reclaimed to a water ski lake.
Approximately 6 acres of affected land surrounding the lake has a severe infestation of
noxious weeds, ie: diffuse knapweed and either Canada or Musk thistle. ]Zeview of the permit
file does not indicate that a weed control plan has been developed for noxious weeds at the
site. In accordance with Rule 3.1.10(6) of the Rules & Regulation for the Extraction of
Construction Materials, the Division requests that the operator submit a weed control plan
for the entire permit area which includes control methods to be used for all noxious weeds
present. The weed control plan should be submitted in the form of a tE:chnical revision to
the mining & reclamation plan. It is also the responsibility of the operator to control
infestations of noxious weeds on affected or reclaimed lands. This inspector recommends the
operator implement a weed control program for noxious weeds at the site as soon as possible
to minimize the potential for spread of the infestation(s). This matter is considered to be
a problem that will require corrective actions by the operator. P1 ease see page 4 for
corrective actions.
3. The north shore of the water ski lake is unstable in several areas and will need to be
backfilled or regraded from a 0.25 to a 3:1 slope prior to financial warranty release. The
shoreline area to be regraded is 1100 linear feet in extent and is estimated to be 6 feet in
height. The estimted volume of backfill and grading required is 2,000 cubic yards. This
item is noted as a problem that will require corrective actions by the operator. Please see
page 3 for details.
4. There is also a "cut bank" portion of the water ski lake shoreline that is unstable and
will need to be either backfilled or regraded prior to financial warranty release. The cut
bank is approximately 65 linear feet in extent and 4.feet in height. They volume of backfill
and grading required is approximately 30 cubic yards. This item is noted as a problem that
will require corrective actions by the operator. Please see page 3 for details.
5. The overburden/subsoil stockpile left along the northern shore of thc~ water ski lake has
been estimated to be 20,790 cubic yards (8' x 100' x 700'). This stockpile will be used
primarily during backfill & grading of affected land in the southern portion of the permit
area.
6. Seven acres of affected land north and east of the water ski lake will need to be
scarified and revegetated according to the approved plan prior to financial warranty release.
7. The trash and refuse in the northwestern portion of the permit area as noted in the
February 27, 1998 inspection report has been removed.
8. The southern portion of the permit area has minor disturbance, stockpile areas, and
affected land that has been partially reclaimed. Reclamation tasks to be completed in this
area of the permit include the following:
A) Reduce 600 linear feet of 20 foot high slope along the telephone line corridor from 1:1
to 3:1.