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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1979-140 <br />INSPECTION DATE 11-20-2002 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS SSS <br />This was a routine monitoring inspection conducted as part of DMG s ongoing monitoring program for permitted mines in <br />Colorado. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. <br />No significant erosional or sedimentation features were noted on or extending from the affected areas of the site. <br />The west half of the north pit slope, portions of the east slope, and the west side perimeter of the pit have been graded to a <br />slope of 3H:1V or less as approved in the reclamation plan. Topsoil replacement depths were not evaluated during this <br />inspection. The soil on the west half of the north slope is very stony. If topsoil has been replaced on these slopes, Delta <br />County may wish to perform some rock picking in an attempt to create a better media for revegetation establishment. Recent <br />excavation areas have various grades of slopes, but for the most part, it appears that the slopes are being reduced to 3:1 <br />promptly after excavation ceases. <br />No significant infestations of noxious weeds were noted on site during this inspection. However, much of the areas in <br />reclamation are dominated by kochia and Russian thistle. Delta County is strongly encouraged to reseed these areas in the <br />spring of 2003 and perform some weed control on these slopes as necessary during the spring and summer. <br />The asphalt batch plant is not currently on site. The scrubber ponds associated with the plant are currently approximately <br />three-fourths full and the pond liners appear to be intact. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Steve Shuey at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone number 970-243-6368. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME <br />OPERATOR <br />STREET <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP <br />Larrv Record <br />Delta County <br />501 Palmer Street, Suite 227 <br />Delta. Colorado 81416 <br />cc: Carl Mount -DMG Denver <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />