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<br />(Page 2) <br />.~ <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1978-323 <br />INSPECTION DATE 11!7/01 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Division of Minerals and Geologys regular monitoring program. The Woodring <br />Pit is located west of Molina, Colorado on Highway 330. The inspector was accompanied by operator representatives Alan <br />Parkerson and Milton Derrick. The pit was in operation at the time of the inspection. Several stockpiles of material of various <br />size were noted. No debris or imported materials were observed. <br />The mine identification sign was not observed and must be installed per the requirements of Rule 3.1.12 (1) that state: The <br />operator shall post a sign at the entrance to the mine site which shall be clearly visible from the access road and specify the <br />following; a) the name of the operator; b) indicate that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the <br />Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board, and; c) the permit number. The lack of an identification sign is noted as a problem <br />with the corrective action(s) and correction date specified on the last page of this report. <br />Pit boundaries were distinctly marked with fencing along the west and north edges. The east and south are daylighted to the <br />ridge edge. No off site damage was observed over the pit edge. The pit appears to be reaching its maximum acreage under <br />the permit. <br />No significant erosional features were noted on the affected areas of the site. <br />Stormwater management appears to be sufficient with berms along the pit edge and a gradual slope towards the center of the <br />pit. <br />No significant infestations of noxious or other problematic weeds were noted on site during this inspection. <br />Topsoil is being stockpiled separately and seeded to prevent erosion. <br />Reclamation efforts are to begin soon, per the operator, but no work has commenced as of the date of the inspection. <br />The reclamation cost estimate was not recalculated as part of this inspection. The current estimate was recalculated less than <br />three years ago and the operation is in compliance with the approved mine plan and reclamation plan. Therefore, the current <br />financial warranty is believed to be adequate to reclaim the site per the approved reclamation plan. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Office, 101 South 3id Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Alan Parkerson <br />OPERATOR Parkerson Construction <br />STREET 710 S. 15'" Street <br />CITY/STATE2IP Grand Junction. CO 81501 <br />cc: <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />