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(Page 31 <br />MINE ID a OR PROSPECTING ID N M-79-166 <br />INSPECTION DATE 6-18-97 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS SSS <br />mining and reclamation plans and conditions observed during the inspection, will be forthcoming. <br />The pit embankments are to be maintained at a 3:1 grade during mining. The pit embankments currently <br />have several areas which are steeper than 3:1, especially on the west end. The operator must regrade these <br />slopes to a 3:1 or less steep grade as soon as possible and notify the Division upon completion. If the <br />regrading is not complete at the time the reclamation estimate is recalculated, the financial warranty will be <br />increased to include costs for completing this task. <br />The operator needs to perform weed control measures on the affected areas of the operation. Russian <br />knapweed was observed in several large patches around the permit area. Rule 3.1 .1016) states that weed <br />control shall be employed for all prohibited noxious weed species, and whenever invasion of a reclaimed area <br />by other weed species seriously threatens the continued development of the desired vegetation. Weed <br />control methods shall also be used whenever the inhabitation of the reclaimed area by weeds threatens <br />further spread of serious weed pests to nearby areas. A list of noxious and problem weeds and control <br />techniques for these species can be obtained from the County Extension Service, the County Weed Control <br />District Office, or the local office of the Soil Conservation Service. <br />SW/4 SE/4 Sec. 1 1 , T1 5S, R96W, 6th P.M. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Earl and Beckv Bennett <br />OPERATOR Bennett's Gravel <br />STREET 1470 Hiahwav 50 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Delta, Colorado 81416 <br />cc: Tom Gillis, DMG <br />CE -Randy Snyder -Grand Junction <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD ICHI <br />~] SE -Denver Office <br />^ WQCD ICHI <br />~( OTHER - USFWS -Grand Junction <br />