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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-2006-032 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 5-23-06 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal program established by the Colorado Division of Minerals and <br />Geology for new applications. The Bellgardt Pit is an existing pit that due to the passing of the original permit <br />holder is being re-permitted rather than SO'd. In addition to the original permit area, an additional 16.5 acres is <br />being added. Dean Hovey, representative from Western Gravel, accompanied the inspector. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. <br />The current sign will have to be modified upon approval of this permit to reflect the change in permit number. <br />Stakes and fence lines delineate the new area under consideration as well as the original permit area. <br />No significant infestations of noxious or other problematic weeds were noted on site during this inspection. <br />However, some thistle was noted along the northern edge of the current disturbance area and white top was noted <br />along the edge of the wetlands area. The operator has an active weed control plan with spraying season coming up <br />quickly. Mr. Hovey is going to make sure that the thistle is addressed at that time. The white top is outside the <br />cun•ent permit and in the wetlands, which is not to be disturbed. In the future, monitoring for this species will be <br />important. <br />A visual comparison ofthe Pre-mining Map of actual conditions and man made structures was done. There appears <br />to be no issues or man made structures missing from the maps. The new area is undisturbed juniper /pinion slopes <br />with a wetlands area in the valley floor. Plans are to protect the wetlands with sedimentation control ditches and a <br />designed crossing up gradient. <br />The inspector noted several stockpiles ofprocessed materials on the current pit floor. Highwalls generally aze 10 to <br />15 feet in height and approximately 1501inear feet in length. Finished slopes along the northeastern comer ofthe pit <br />appear to be close to 2:1. The inspector advises the operator to double-check the slopes to verify they meet the <br />approved slope angle. Topsoil / overburden is being stockpiled to the north for redistribution when reclamation of <br />current excavation areas is completed. <br />No erosion, sedimentation or off-site damage is noted. At this time there appears to be no issues with maps and on- <br />site conditions. Issues related to the application will be handled through the normal review process. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, <br />Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3`d Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241- <br />1117. <br />I & E Contact Address cc: <br />^ CE <br />NAME: Dean Hovev ^ BL <br />OPERATOR: Westem Gravel ^ FS <br />STREET: 3001 Townsend ^ HW <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Montrose, CO 81401 ^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ WQCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />