Laserfiche WebLink
<br /> <br />IPage 21 <br /> <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-87-020 <br />INSPECTION DATE 9122/99 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS ~U ICE <br /> <br />This inspection occurred as part of DMG's routine monitoring plan for permitted operations. Pat <br />Sullivan accompanied the DMG inspector throughout the inspection. The 374 Pit is approved for <br />25.6 acres affected area. Permit area is located approximately 3 miles NE of Del Norte. Processed <br />material was being loaded into trucks and departing the site, operations were active. Asphalt plant <br />appeared intact but was not operating during this inspection. Permit status is intermittently active. <br />Signs & Markers Mine identification sign was posted at the mine entrance. Perimeter of affected <br />area was sufficiently delineated. Affected lands were located within approved areas. Mine <br />entrance road was gravel surfaced and appeared well maintained. Public access to the permit area <br />is controlled by locked gate, gate was open. <br />Pit Area Material stockpiles and processing equipment were located along the south and SW <br />sides of the pit. Pit inslopes were graded appropriately for stability, evidence of slumping of the <br />highwall or highwall failure was not observed. Pit exhibited internal drainage. Pit was holding <br />water, depth of impounded water was estimated at <10'. Water fowl, including Canada Geese, <br />were observed within the pond. Operator indicated that the pond receives irrigation water from <br />local irrigation canals and functions as a recharge reservoir for the shallow groundwater aquifer. <br />Affected lands appeared stable, evidence of slumping, sliding or excessive erosion to affected <br />areas and to surrounding areas was not observed. <br />Well Permit DMG 7/30/96 letter to Rio Grande County, indicates that the pit may have exposed <br />groundwater and therefore, may require a well permit from the Division of Water Resources of the <br />Office of State Engineer. Please clarify the status of the potentially required well permit. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Lawrence "Buddy" Shaver <br />OPERATOR Rio Grande County <br />STREET P.O. Boz 46 <br />CITY/STATEIZIP Monte Vista. CO 81144 <br />cc: Tom Gillis, DMG <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD ICHI <br />^ SE <br />^ WGCD ICHI <br />