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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1984-069 INSPECTION DATE: 9/5/03 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. The Schmaltz Pit is located 1 mile north of US 50 just west of Gunnison, Colorado. An operator's representative was not present at the time of the inspection. The proper sign was noted at the edge of the permit area. The affected area boundarymazkers were not observed and must be installed per the requirements of Rule 3.1.12 (2) that state: The boundaries of the affected area will be mazked by monuments or other markers that aze clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries. The lack ofboundary markers is noted as a~roblem with the corrective action(s) and correction date specified on the last page of this report. There were some t-posts noted along the southern edge, however they did not line up with the map, which is of extreme poor quality and mentioned as an issue below. Materials were piled up south of the sign and appear to be outside the permitted area. The Annual Report Map is the original Exhibit B Map submitted in 1984. The detail of the current disturbance, roads leading into the permitted area and boundaries are insufficient on the map supplied to accurately discern whether the operator has disturbed any areas outside the permit. Per CRS 34-32.5-116 (3), the operator shall submit a map showing the extent of current disturbances to the affected lands, reclamation accomplished to date and during the preceding year, new disturbances that aze anticipated to occur during the upcoming year. None of which has been submitted for quite some time. The lack of a current map is noted as a problem under Records with a corrective action and date noted. An asphalt reject pile and foreign topsoiU overburden was noted within the permitted azea. It appeazs that fill material has been imported to the site for use as structural fill. DMG records do not indicate that the notice specified in Rule 3.1.5 (9) has been submitted for this backfill importation and placement. This issue is listed as a problem under the Mine Plan. Please submit this notice by the correction date specified in the Problems section of this report. Material has been brought on site that appears to be topsoil or overburden that is heavily loaded with sticks and plant materials. The importation of this material is noted above. A bigger issue is whether the materials aze outside the permitted boundaries and off site damage. The location of this material issue is listed as a problem under off site damage. A corrective action and date aze noted at the end of this report. Failure to address this issue may result in the issue being changed from a problem to a Possible Violation, which may include Civil Penalties and /or revocation of the pennit. Current conditions may cause the reclamation bond to be increased. Staff will review the bond after the corrective actions have been submitted so an accurate recalculation can be accomplished. No erosion, sedimentation or stormwater issues were noted at this time.