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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1978-357 <br />INSPECTION DATE 01/13/03 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was preformed as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of Minerals and <br />Geology. The Bradbury Pit is located south of the Kannah Creek, on the west side of Highway 50, 11 and''/z miles from Grand <br />Junction, Colorado. Operators representative Ed Settle accompanied the inspector. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The sign is <br />located at the main entrance on the west side of the permitted area. The permitted area is day lighted at the top of a mesa on <br />the north and east. The southern boundary is swell-established road. Mining is progressing to the west, which is delineated by <br />a fence. <br />Several stockpiles of various materials were noted on site. No equipment was observed on site at this time. The mining <br />appears to be following the approved plans. <br />No hazardous or other toxic materials were noted as being stored on site. <br />Topsoil /overburden has been pushed back along the western portion of the permit. The amount appears to be enough <br />establish 3H: 1 V slopes along the current exposed mining face. The estimated amount will be calculated and used as part of a <br />review of the current bond. Portions of the pit previously mined by Mesa County appear to lack sufficient topsoil. However, the <br />undisturbed portions of this area reveal very little to no topsoil to begin with. Slopes along the southern edge appear to be 3H: <br />1V or better. No revegetation efforts have been undertaken at this time. <br />No significant erosional features were noted on the affected areas of the site. All storm water appears to be being retained <br />within the permitted area. <br />The Financial Warranty was last updated with the conversion to a 112c permit in 1998. The 2002 Annual Report map reflects <br />current condfions and will be used to review and update costs. The operator can expect the updated bond review within the <br />next 30 days. <br />No other issues were noted at this time. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Office, 101 South 3rtl Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Ed Settle <br />OPERATOR Grand Junction Pioe & Supply <br />STREET P.O. Box 1849 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Grand Junction. Colorado 81502 <br />cc: <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WQCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />