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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-2003-037 INSPECTION DATE 7-02-03 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM This inspection was preformed as part of the normal application review program established by the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. The Haldorson Sand and Gravel Mine application is for a 112c permit covering 156 acres in 5 Phases. The applicant Mark Haldorson and the landowner Herbert George accompanied the inspector on the visit. Per Rule 1.6.2, the applicant has posted adequate Public Notice at the proposed site. Signs were observed at the Northwest corner of 61.75 and LaSalle Roads, the entrance of the Private Road at 62 Road, and approximately'J~ way down the west edge of the proposed mining site. Proposed permit boundaries are currently demarked by fence lines, roads and in some areas survey stakes. (Photo 1 and 2) The site is currently in general agricultural use. Wheat, corn and alfalfa were noted. Per Rule 6.4.10(c1. the applicant must submit estimates for annual production for hay and croplands in Exhibit J. Please supply this required information. Other vegetation noted included several old stage black walnut trees around the farmhouse that will be removed when mining gets to the area. No other significant trees exist within the proposed permit area, (Photos 3 and 4) Proposed access is from 61.75 Road. The applicant will be required to improve the road to include a turn lane. 62.00 is currently an upgraded gravel road that should not be impacted by the operation. (Photo 5) Current maps do not show existing irrigation features for the site such as ditches and irrigation piping. Specifically noted as absent were field laterals, piping, return ditches and culverts. These items were pointed out to the applicant. Please submit maps to reflect current irrigation features and post mining placement. Also. any proposed plans to relocate or alter any of the features should be addressed within Exhibit G under Surface Water. the Mininc Plan and Reclamation Plan. No other manmade features were noted as missing. (Photos 6 and 7) The inspector noted standing water on the east side of the main access road at 62.00 Road down the ridge. The noted area is outside the proposed mining boundaries by approximately 200 feet. This water appears to be approximately 20 to 30 feet below the starting contour of the 1`~ Phase of mining. Visual inspection appears to suggest that the water may come from exposed groundwater from a gravel operation just south of the site. The other pit has exposed groundwater at approximately 40 feet that runs north toward the observed standing water. This area is probable the area referred to by some of the neighbors with issues concerning springs and ground water. The existence of the water here and noted at the adiacent gravel is unavoidable. Both the applicant and landowner stated that the standing water and exposed ground water at the adjacent pit are seasonal in nature and directly due to irrigation activities. These areas dry up soon after the irrigation season stops and return when it is resumed. Staff cannot be certain however of its origins. (Photo 8) The applicant has stated that he is working with the Montrose County to alleviate concerns of mining impacts to the area. Staff requests that any agreements for landscaping of sight berms, buffer zones, etc. be supplied to the Division for incorporation into the application. All maps should reflect these commitments if made. No other issues were observed or noted at this time. Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rtl Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. I & E Contact Address NAME OPERATOR STREET CITY/STATE/ZIP Mark Haldorson Haldorson and Sons. Inc. P.O. Box 1019 Montrose. Colorado 81402 cc: X CE: Banks and Gesso, LLc. ^ BL ^ FS ^ HW ^ HMWMD (CH) ^ SE ^ WQCD (CH) ^ OTHER