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• Permit No: M1980121
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 10/20/1999
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

aINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-80-121
INSPECTION DATE October 20. 1999
INSPECTOR'S INITIALS TAS
Any desired changes or improvements to the approved plan should be submitted to the Division
for approval prior Co implementation. Such changes or improvements will need to be submitted
in the form of a technical revision.
5. There was a large topsoil stockpile, estimated to be 700 cubic yards, available for
reclamation purposes. Mr. Nelson indicated that there will be additional topsoil available
from the 10-12 acres to be mined.
6. Approximately 15-20 acres of the permit area was submerged at the time of inspection.
Depth of water was estimated [o be 3-4 feet. Accordingly, the water attracted a great
variety of waterfowl. The water appeared to be surface water collected in and along the Lone
Tree Creek drainage. Mr. Nelson indicated that 1999 was an exceptionally wet year with above
average precipitation during the past several months. This does not appear to be a concern
at this time. However, if the large volume of water persists for several or more growing
seasons, it may be necessary to have a field assessment by a representative of the Office of
the.SCate Engineer to determine if [he water is surface water or exposed ground water.
7. Several ring-necked pheasants were noted near the north permit boundary.
8. Mr. Nelson indicated that more than 365 days have lapsed since active mining last occurred
at the Pierce Pit. A recommendation for temporary cessation status was also given by the
Division in the previous inspection report (11/21/95). Mr. Nelson could not say when
extraction of the remaining 10-12 acres will occur since the site already contains several
or more large stockpiles of finished roadbase product. Since the current permit status is
"active", the Division considers this to be a problem that will require corrective measures.
In order to resolve this problem, the Division requests that the operator review the
requirements for temporary cessation as stated in the Construction Material Rules &
Regulations and file a notice on or before November 30, 1999 indicating the desired status
of the Pierce Pit. The notice should be for either active mining (excavation for at least
180 consecutive days per year), intermittant activity (please see attached Rule 1.13.7), or
temporary cessation (please see attached Rule 1.13.5). The operator is advised to contact
the Division at [phone] if there are any questions regarding these various categories.
I & E Contact Address
NAME Greo Nelson
OPERATOR Weld County Public Works
STREET P.O. Box 758
CITY/STATE/ZIP Greeley, CO 80632
cc: Carl Mount, DMG
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