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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1992-100 <br />INSPECTION DATE 11-20-2002 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS SSS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of The Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG) monitoring program for permitted mines <br />in Colorado. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. <br />No significant infestations of noxious or other problematic weeds were noted on site during this inspection. The infestation of <br />toadflax noted in previous inspections appears to be under control. <br />No significant erosional features were noted on the affected areas of the site. <br />The operator indicated that no excavation occurred at the site in the past two years. Mining is planned for the upcoming <br />season. The river appears to have recharged the gravel deposit in the permit area, though it has taken more than one year due <br />to low spring runoff rates the past couple of years. The river banks in the vicinity of the pit appear to be stabile, with natural <br />vegetation becoming well established. Riparian vegetation is becoming established on pit floor in the high water areas of the <br />river channel. <br />The site currently has some stockpiled dirt material that was imported to be screened. The fines are then returned to the site of <br />origin for use as pond liner material. Oversize boulders are being stockpiled off the permit area for sale as part of the <br />construction business the operator runs. Stockpiles of previously processed gravel are almost gone. <br />The reclamation cost estimate was updated and the current financial warranty was determined to be adequate to cover the <br />reclamation liability at this site. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Steve Shuey at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone number 970-243368. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Patricia Farnsworth <br />OPERATOR River Bottom Gravel Corporation <br />STREET 1494 Hiahwav 133 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Paonia. Colorado 81428 <br />cc: <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />