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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1978-349 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 9/26/2007 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS THM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal program established by the Colorado Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety. The Dick Casey Concrete Pit is a 112c permitted site located 2 miles east of Rifle, Colorado on <br />Highway 6. No operator was on site to accompany the inspector. An effort was made to check in at the office but <br />no one was present. However, the decision was made to go through with the inspection. <br />The mine identification sign and the affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with rule 3.1.12. <br />The sign is located on the main gate located south ofthe rail road crossing. The permit boundaries are comprised of <br />fence lines that are easily identifiable. In areas that are undergoing reclamation some boundary markers were not <br />present but the permit boundary was easily identified due to boundary knowledge from previous inspections. <br />Considering the current phase of reclamation this does not present a problem and is noted as such. <br />The north pit slopes have been reclaimed to slopes neaz or at 3H:1 V. The permit requires the slopes to be no steeper <br />than 3H:1 V. Some minor erosion was observed at random locations aoound the pit. Tamarisk shoots were observed <br />on the north bank of the north pond. It is recommended that the north pond Tamarisk should be treated soon <br />(preferably as soon as possible) to prevent further infestation to the recently shaped slopes. Considering the <br />condition of the slopes around the north pit the division recommends seeding as soon as possible to insure erosion <br />control. <br />Tamarisk and Russian Olive were observed in abundance aoound the pit located on the southwest corner of the <br />permit area. The southwest pond infestation should be removed or treated when final contouring ofthe slopes takes <br />place as was done on the north pit. <br />The mined areas in the permit area appear to be in different phases of reclamation. No current mining was observed <br />within the permit area. The operator is working the batch plant with stockpiled materials. The shop area and batch <br />plant appeared to be clean and free of unnecessary debris. No fuel spills were noted and containers observed were <br />in secondary containment. <br />In an effort to ensure the financial warranty remains adequate to reclaim this site per the requirements of the <br />approved reclamation plan, DRMS will update the reclamation cost estimate. The estimate will be forwarded to the <br />operator under separate cover. The last bond calculation was done in 2003. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the inspection are included at the end of this report. <br />No problems or violations were noted or observed during the September 26, 2007 inspection. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Travis Marshall at the Division of Reclamation, Mining <br />and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3`a Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone <br />no.970-241-1117. <br />