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• (Pa4e 2) • MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-94-093 INSPECTION DATE 9/21/2000 OBSERVATIONS INSPECTOR'S INITIALS TAS 1. A site inspection of the Dahlia North Resources Pit was conducted in response to a citizen complaint received verbally on September 21, 2000 by Mr. Charles Brody, an adjacent landowner. Present during the inspection was Mr. Brody and Jamie Gaboriau of CAMAS Colorado, Inc. This inspector met with Mr. Brody and Ms. Gaboriau individually. Mr. Brody expressed a commitment to follow up with his concerns by submitting a written complaint letter. 2. The nature of Mr. Brody's complaint is the lack of weed control at the Dahlia North Resources Pit and on his property located at 5001 E. 88th Avenue. Mr. Brody's property is bounded on two (2) sides by the above mentioned pit. Mr. Brody explained that it is his belief that the mining & reclamation activities at the above mentioned pit have adversely affected his property to the extent that his former alfalfa field had "dried up". He further explained that the operator had entered into a private agreement with him and had committed to seed the "dried up" field into grass as mitigation for the alledged impact. At the time of inspection, this inspector notes that the former alfalfa field had been seeded into grass by the operator. Mr. Brody's concern is that the field, now seeded into grass, is dominated by weedy species and is also being adversely affected by the weed infestations at the surrounding Dahlia North Resources Pit. 3. This inspector notes that field bindweed (a noxious weed species) has encroached onto Mr. Priola's reseeded property. Pest weed species that are also present on Mr. Brody's reseeded property include kochia and red pigweed. 4. Noxious weeds that were noted within the affected land of the Dahlia North Resources Pit (and particularly along the adjacent access road) include field bindweed, Canada &/or Musk thistle, and diffuse knapweed. Pest weeds that were noted include kochia, horseweed, and russian thistle. 5. Review of the file for Permit No. M-89-066 indicates a generic weed control plan which specifies the following ... "Weed control is necessary to insure a successful seeding. Weeds can be controlled by mowing or spraying chemicals. Mow weeds when they are 6 to 8 inches high, leaving a 3 to 4 inch stubble. Mowing should be done for at least two growing seasons. After the seeded plants have reached the four leaf stage, then appropriate herbicides may be used to control weeds. Any chemicals used will need to be used according to manufacturer's labeling." Noxious & pest weed infestations are present in disurbed areas at the above mentioned pit, have grown significantly high, and have gone to seed. This is particularly evident along the site access road which borders Mr. Brody's property. It appears to this inspector that the existing weed control plan, abeit generic, is not being followed over appropriate disturbed lands. The Division considers the existing weed conditions at the site along with the "generic" weed control plan to be problem that will require corrective actions in order to bring the site into compliance with Rule 3.1.10(6). Please see page 4 for specific corrective actions.