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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: nn_ioa.~_r~~ <br />INSPECTION DATE: <br />INSPECTOR=S INITIALS: J nn <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Division's monitoring of permitted mining operations to check <br />compliance with the permit and regulations. Terry Dewitt accompanied me on the inspection. <br />This is a 9.9 ac sand extraction permit. It appears that most of the permit area has been mined. The east edge <br />is getting very close to the permit boundary. Blowing sand is a concern in This area, and the operator should <br />watch the east edge so that blow out of the sand does not enlarge the permit enough to eventually be outside <br />the permit boundary. <br />Two to three acres of the west permit area has established well naturally in perennial grasses and other <br />perennial vegetation, including cottonwood trees. It appears that extraction of the sand is occurring down to a <br />level where there are materials that re-vegetate more readily. Extraction of the sand seems to be a good way <br />to get the surface to a more suitable growth medium. <br />I reminded Mr. Dewitt that he should soon expand his permitted area by converting to a 112 type permit or <br />asking for release of a portion of his present permit area (the naturally re-vegetated area). He does not have <br />much more area available for extraction. I discussed release and amendment procedures with him so that he <br />can continue to mine. He wants to extend the permit area to the north. <br />His operation is within the permit boundary and the boundary is marked. No problems were noted: however. <br />the operator should begin reclaiming more of the pit floor. <br />The bond is 55.000. 00 and is adequate for the size of the present disturbed area, and he is about out of area to <br />mine. The bond should be looked at again when he amends his permit as he says he intends to do. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Terry Dewitt <br />OPERATOR: Dewitt Excavnting <br />STREET: ~~05 I is I-lignv,ir7y 5n- <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: I mm~r C'C~ RlnS~ <br />cc: t CE <br />t BL <br />P FS <br />P HW <br />I' HMWMD (CH) <br />I' SE <br />t WQCD (CH) <br />t OTHER <br />