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MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1984-156 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 03/20/2006 <br />(Page 2) <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: RMW/CBM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG) monitoring program. Present <br />at the inspection were Richard Wenzel and Carl Mount from the DMG and Billy Clark and Bill Underbrink from <br />Grand County Department of Road and Bridge. <br />The Grand County #201 -Scholl pit is located approximately 6 miles east of Kremmling, Colorado on County Road <br />201. The northern pit boundary roughly parallels County Road 201. No gates or fences to restrict access to the pit <br />were observed, however, a sign was posted identifying the site as the Grand County #201 -Scholl Pit. Permit <br />boundaries were clearly marked with posts and fencing. The mining operation has been divided into three phases: <br />Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III. Although no active mining was in progress at the time of this inspection, mining <br />activities have occurred in Phases I and II. No mining activities have occurred in Phase III due to the presence of <br />archeological artifacts. Mining activities in Phase I have progressed from west to east and are almost complete as <br />mining activities approach the boundary to Phase III. Near the west end of Phase I, reclamation of the slope has <br />been completed and adequate vegetation has been established. Topsoil from Phase I has been stockpiled along <br />the southern boundary of Phase I. Little to no vegetation was observed on the stockpiled topsoil. Several stockpiles <br />of processed gravel were observed in the middle of Phase I. At the east end of Phase I, a working slope has been <br />established. The slope is estimated to be approximately 2:1(H:V). Phase III is located between Phase 1 and Phase <br />II, and immediately east of Phase I. Phase III is undisturbed as detailed above. Mining activities have been initiated <br />in the western portion of Phase II by stripping off the topsoil and stockpiling it along the northern and southern <br />boundaries of the pit. Clay overburden was stockpiled in the middle of Phase II. No vegetation was observed on <br />stockpiles of topsoil in Phase II. As recommended by the Soil Conservation Service, topsoil stockpiles that remain in <br />place for two years or more prior to reclamation should be reseeded. <br />No active mining was in progress during this inspection and no equipment was on site. The site appeared neat and <br />orderly and was free of trash and debris. All activities and completed work at the time of inspection appeared to be <br />following the guidelines set forth in the mining plan for the pit. All operations and conditions at the time of the <br />inspection fall within regulations. <br />Enforcement and Inspection Contact Address <br />NAME: Billy Clark <br />OPERATOR: Grand County <br />STREET: 467 E. Topaz Ave. <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Granbv. CO 80446 <br />cc: <br />U.S. Army Corps of Engineers <br />U.S. Bureau of Land Management <br />U.S. Forest Service <br />CO Department of Transportation <br />CO Hazardous Materials and Waste Division <br />CO State Engineers Office <br />CO Water Quality Control Division <br />OTHER: <br />