INSPEC07872

• Permit No: M1977153
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: NOTICE OF INSPECTION AND INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 12/14/1981
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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323 Centennial Builo~ng, t3t3Sherman Street
Denver. Coioraoo 80203 Tei.(303)866-3:67
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David C. Shelton
Director
NOTICE OF INSPECTION
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INSPECTION REPORT
DATE OF I.`ISPECrICN:
NAh~ OF OPER:.TOR:
December 14, 1981
Albert Frei & Sons Inc.
ADDRESS: ~ 8400 Ho12>a Street
Henderson, CO 80640
RE: FILE NO.: 77-153 :ffig: Reclamation Pit bl
(Please note the instructions indicated by
an X to the right.)
OSSERVATI~]S OF L~IPORT.~N~:
No problems noted at time of, lnspectior
As a reminder, be sure to file your
Annual Report or vorice of Intent co
Continue on the Permit Anniversary Daca
Possible problem(s) - Sote recommenda-
tions) below to avoid further compLica
bons or possible violation(s) at the
time of the next inspection.
X~ Possible violation(s) - Note recommenda
cion(s) below and reply to the Division
by Januaru 25, 1982 to avcid
enforcement action.
Possible violation(s) pose(s) an
immediate threat of hart, to the
environment, public welfare, or
continued operation. Enforcement
action forthcoming.
1) Are mining out of sequences and are mining in area designated, Stage ZI and a portion
of Stage III This does not effect the final extent of mining.
2) Nave constructed a ditch along a portion of the southern boundary to help mitigate any
ground water depletion in adjacent properties which may be attributed to this operation.
3) The dam at the junction of Bu1Z Seep and the South Platte River has been re-en+~TCZCI
and one culvert has been installed. At time of this inspection the culvert was choked with
beaver cuttings. Culver placement will not allow the total drainage of Bu11 Seep at times
of low water and the water is very slow moving at the north end of the seep, green algae
is present on the surface. Operator stated that the dam was upgraded to increase water
fowl habitat and increase the ground water recharge to Ms. Ferguson's land. Operator did
not contact anu parties regarding the upgrading of this dam.
4J The operator is salvaging and stockpiling overburden (stockpiled along western Portion
of site) and topsoil. However the topsoil is being sold, rather than stockpile for
future use on the site. This is in contradiction to the approved permit (see page 4)
which states that approximately 250,000 cubic yards of organic topsoil will be utilized
in reclamation (see page 13). The overburden the operator stated he would use in
reclamation is of lower quality than the topsoil he is commited to use.
5) The operator has planted approximately 350 cottonwood trees and 50 Honey Locusts
along the northern portion of Stage O and Stage P last fall. The trees are from the
operator's on-site nursery. The cottonwoods have had poor to fair success (mostly alive
but not prospering), however, the honey locust are doing very well. All trees are irrigated.
The operator also planted grasses last fall (1980) without success (possibly due to lack
of moisture and competition with weeds).
6) Weeds are a problem on the site.
7) Operator attempted to plant trees in concrete enclosures, without success. Concrete
is along river embankment.
8) Operator has kept a 20-30 foot barrier between the southern fence line and his excavations.
This is not an undisturbed area as it serves as a road and in places has been cleared of
vegetation.
9) During my inspection it appeared that the operator is not maximizing his potential for `~
concurrent reclamation and is handling overburden one too many times. It seems possible to
transport the overburden from currently worked stages to the mined out areas (portions of
Stages O 6 I) and construct the final slopes in these areas.