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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1980-203 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 8-22-06 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining and Safety for permitted sites. The Division attempted to contact the operator prior to the <br />inspection but did not receive a response to a telephone message. The Currier Pit is a 110(c) permitted site located <br />in eastern Mesa County on 71.4 Road. The site has intermittent status. <br />The inspector did not see a sign posted at the entrance to the mine site. Additionally, only 2 boundary markers were <br />found along the western edge of the permit boundaries. The annual report states the markers are located annually; <br />however, they must be clearly visible. The inspector walked the northern and eastern edges and could not find <br />clearly defined markers along the permit boundaries. It appears that all activities are well within the approved <br />permit boundaries; however the inspector can not say so with 100% assurance. Therefore, the mine identification <br />sign and affected area boundary markers were not observed and must be installed per the requirements of Rule <br />3.1.12 that state: <br />1) The operator shall post a sign at the entrance to the mine site which shall be clearly visible from the access road <br />and specify the following: <br />a) The name of the operator; <br />b) indicate that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land <br />Reclamation Board; <br />c) the permit number. <br />2) The boundaries of the affected area will be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly visible and <br />adequate to delineate such boundaries. <br />The lack of an identification sign and boundary markers is noted as a problem with the corrective action(s) and <br />correction date specified on the last page of this report. <br />The site is in an active mining phase. The inspector notes that there are several stockpiles ofprocessed materials and <br />a loader on site. Recent activities have developed small highwalls along the eastern edge with heights of <br />approximately ] 0 to 15 feet. <br />Stormwater management appears to contain precipitation on site. No evidence of sedimentation or erosion problems <br />were observed. <br />As noted in the last inspection, thistle was observed in multiple areas of the pit. The annual report states that the <br />weeds are sprayed, but the inspector did not find evidence of spraying such as dead or distressed plants. The <br />infestation, ifnot controlled, will most likely hinder and/or delay successful reclamation ofthis site and contribute to <br />off-site spreading and establishment of these weeds. A weed control plan developed in consultation with, and <br />approved by, the appropriate local weed control authority must be submitted as a technical revision to this permit. <br />Weed infestation is noted as a problem, with the corrective action(s) and correction date specified on the last ap ~e of <br />this report. Significant progress toward control of on-site weeds must be demonstrated within three years to avoid <br />potential Board action. A copy of this report will be sent to the appropriate weed control authority for this area. <br />