INSPEC13094

• Permit No: M1980080
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DMG
• To: Grand Junction Concrete Pipe Co.
• Inspection Date: 10/31/2002
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1980-080
INSPECTION DATE 10/31/02 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM
OBSERVATIONS
This inspection was preformed as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of Minerals and
Geology. The Una Pit is Located of US Highway 6, approximately 4 miles west of Parachute, Colorado. The operators
representative was contacted concerning this inspection. However, due to scheduling issues he could not accompany the
inspector.
No mining activity was noted on site. Two stockpiles were observed. One stockpile near the west side was sand and appears
not to have been disturbed for some time by the observation of the growth of rabbit brush on the pile. The other stockpile was
farther west and appears to be unseperated construction grade materials. Some evidence of disturbance to the pile was
observed although not recently. There is some portable conveyor belt and other equipment stored south of the main entrance .
Three bee keepers were preparing hives for shipment in the area that was used for staging. Their activities do not create
problems for the affected area of the mine.
The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The sign
was located at the main gate to the site. Boundary markers were either fences or t-posts along critical lines.
Grading and sloping of the site appears to meet all the reclamation requirements. Slopes of the pond area are 3H:1V or better
with a small area along the north side at 4 or 5:1V.
The area had a recent heavy precipitation event. Large amounts of standing water were noted close to the permitted area
along the main roads. No evidence of erosion and or sedimentation were noted on site. Storm water appeared to be contained
on site.
Noxious and/or problematic weed infestation was observed within the affected area specifically knaoweed. The infestation, if
not controlled, will most likely hinder and/or delay successful reclamation of this Site and contribute to off-site spreading and
establishment of these weeds. A weed control plan developed in consultation with, and approved by, the appropriate local
weed control authority must be submitted as a Technical revision to this permit. Weed infestation is noted as a problem,
with the corrective action(s) and correction date specified on the last page of this report. Significant progress toward
control of on-site weeds must be demonstrated within three years to avoid potential Board action. A copy of this report will be
sent to the appropriate weed control authority for this area. (Photos enclosed)
The approved Reclamation Plan calls for an island to be used as wildlife habitat. No island was observed even with the pond
level an estimated six to eight feet below normal water line. A records search does not establish the approval of the Division
for the elimihation of the island. The lack of a island is being noted as a problem, with the corrective action(s) and
correction date specified on the last page of this report. Grand Junction Pipe has three options: 1) Supply documentation
of DMG approval for the elimination of the island, 2) submit an technical revision that replaces the island with an equal area of
wetlands that is not already established or 3j the Division can calculate and bond for pumping the pond and placement of
materials to establish the required reclamation element.
Annual reports suggest that materials from a stockpile are still being removed on an annual basis. The construction materials
stockpile appears to have been disturbed, but how recently is hard to determine. This area comprises a small area of the over
all permitted site. According to Reclamation and Mining Maps and Plans it appears that mining has been completed.
However, the reclamation of the site other than site grading and sloping has not begun well beyond the required 5 years.
There is no observable signs of required seeding or other required reclamation efforts. The last inspection in 1998 noted the
same concerns by a different inspector. Rule 3.1.3 states that`~All reclamation shall be carried out to completion with all .
reasonable diligence!!.. The lack of reclamation progress is being noted as a problem, with the corrective action(s)
and correction date specified on the last page of this report.
The last bonding calculations were done in 1993. An update wilt be sent to GJ Pipe upon abatement of issues raised in this
report.