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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING 4D #: M-2003-037 INSPECTION DATE: 9/23/04 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM OBSERVATIONS This inspection was conducted as part of the normal pre-operational review established by the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology for new or amendments to active permits. Mazk Haldorson, the operator for this permitted site accompanied the inspector. Haldorson Sand and Gravel is amending their permit to add in an additiona165 acres into the permit area and remove 40 acres from the far south end for a net gain 24.27 acres. The total area that will be affected by mining with the addition will increase to 180.27 acres. The proper Public Notice was observed posted at the end of 6200 Road, which is the only entrance to the area. The Notice meets the requirements of Rule 1.6.2(1)(b). A review of the Pre-Mining Map which shows existing structures and utilities appearing as noted with the exception of overhead power lines stretching across proposed Phases B-1 and B-2. The poles are noted so it appears to be an omission during printing of the map. Since a new man is beine prepared, the omission ofthe OHV lines noted needs to be corrected. A further review of the maps shows a small trianQtrlar section in the northeast corner does not match maps approved in the ori~nal permittingprocess. The original maps show the permit corner being up to the right-of way for 6200 Road. No acreage reduction was requested so this azea still remains within the permit boundaries. Since this is part of the original permit and not part of the amendment azea it appears to be an error again in printing. Staff request that the applicant clarify this error and correct the maps. No additional action is necessary. Please be aware that such omissions that include amended azeas could result in re-notifications of adjacent landowners and decision time clocks being started anew. A major discussion was the proposed mining plans and text describing those plans. Mining_Plan text will need to clarify how materials from the different phases will exit the permitted site through Phase 1 access while maintaining concurrent reclamation. Permanent haul roads should be denoted on the map with a clarification that they will remain afterwazds for farming access. Temporary roads should be noted for reclamation after mining is completed with rough descriptions of approximate location and size. Current text cuts off Phase 5 through 13 if reclamation is done as described. There aze some structures that the operator is unsure exactly when they will be removed. Staff understands that mining timetables and conditions may shift. The primary concern is that most of these structures are occupied although owned by the operator. The Division's concern is that mining plans do not spell out how these occupied structures will be safeguarded in the interim. Staff request a plan to ensure that mining does not effect these structures while occupied. No other issues were noted at this time.