INSPEC05529

• Permit No: M1998055
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 9/14/1999
• Doc Name: MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 8/28/1998
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-98-055
INSPECTION DATE 08/28/98
INSPECTOR'S INITIALS RCO
This inspection was performed by the Division as part of its monitoring of 110 construction
materials permits. The operator was not contacted about the inspection, due to the period
of transition between permits and permittees for this site. At the time of the inspection,
the prior operator (POpejoy) was still the permittee, and the present operator (Whinnery) had
not yet had the permit actually issued to her. This inspector had the opportunity to view
the site while passing by en route to a scheduled inspection, and no contact beforehand was
possible.
The site has changed since its last inspection (April 1998) at which time it was "dormant"
under the previous permit. The present permittee has allowed Gunnison County to enter and
excavate, crush and stockpile about 30,000 cubic yards of gravel. Most, if not all, this
material is still piled onsite. The pit has been enlarged mainly toward the north, and
deepened throughout to about 20 feet. Sideslopes look stable, and are close to 3:1
gradients.
The large pile of soil along the west edge is still present, and shows no sign of recent
disturbance. The operator should begin to consider partial reclamation in the future, of
those portions of the permit which will not be disturbed further. This may include the walls
of the pit in the south east in the southeast corner. On the other hand, the operator has
submitted a bond which covers the reclamation of the entire site, and partial reclamation is
not an absolute necessity at this time. The operator should nevertheless monitor the
condition of the topsoil during the time it is stockpiled, and act to prevent its
deterioration.
There was what appeared to be new material (topsoil and/or overburden) placed in a berm along
the east of the pit, near the fenceline. The operator must be aware that there is a specific
setback distance (35 ft) of the permit boundary from the highway right-of-way. Please ensure
that this area is not encroached on. Causing disturbance to lands outside the pexmit
boundary is a possible violation. Also, if it is topsoil to be used for reclamation, and
will be stockpiled longer than one year, it must be seeded this year.
The permit ID sign was noted at the entrance to the site. k
has become the permittee, the sign should be Chang d~to
number. This is not a problem at this time. Likewise the
all four corner markers are installed stably and correctl~,
mark r a h so+ hw s o n (s 1 T-post) had fallen.
consistently noted as fallen. in the last few inspection;
location. and firmly install it.
[owever. now that the new operator
reflect the new name and permit
new permittee should ensure that
/ located. It was noted that the
This is the same marker that is
;. Please measure for its oronex
There is no equipment on the site, with the exception of a tractor trailer rig, possibly used
to haul the operator's earthmoving equipment. There was no debris or weediness. There was
no fuel stored on the site.
There were no other items noted during the inspection. All responses to this report should
be directed to this inspector, who may be contacted at the address or phone shown below:
Division of Minerals and Geology
484 Turner Dr., Bldg. F-101
Durango CO 81301
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone].