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a (Page 21 <br />MINE ID q OR PROSPECTING ID 1J <br />INSPECTION DATE 6125/98 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />n <br />~J <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS W~F ~ <br />This inspection occurred as part of DMG's routine monitoring inspection plan for permitted <br />operations. DMG had attempted to inspection the Black Snag operation in April but could not <br />cross Disappointment Creek due to high water. DMG contacted Dolores County Road Department <br />prior to the inspection, however, Tim Huskey could not participate in the inspection. The Black <br />Snag Pit is located on BLM land, approximately 19 miles NE of Dove Creek. The 110 permit is <br />approved for 9.9 acres affected area. No mining activities were observed, no personnel contacted <br />during the time of this inspection. <br />Flow of Disappointment Creek was low enough to allow crossing. Mine entrance road was well <br />maintained. Mining operations had advanced to the south end of the permit area. Vegetation and <br />topsoil had been stripped and stockpiled along the west, east and south ends of the active pit area. <br />Stockpiles of overburden and processed material were located within the pit area. Reclamation <br />backfilling appeared to have commenced along the north and NW sides of the pit area. Mining <br />operations appeared to have been contained within the 9.9 acres approved area. <br />Signs & Markers -Mine identification sign, required by Rule 3.1.12(1), was posted at the mine <br />entrance. Affected area perimeter markers, required by Rule 3.1.1212), were observed. <br />Cultural Site -Boundary fence for the cultural site, located along the west side of the permit area, <br />was evident. Mining activities had advanced to the fence which delineates the east side of the <br />cultural area. Portions of the fence have been impacted by mining activities, however, mining <br />operations had not occurred within the delineated area. <br />Exploration -One exploration trench was located beyond the west side of the fenced cultural site <br />and permit boundary. Exploration trench was approximately 10'L x 4'D x 4'W. Exploration <br />activities did not appear to be in violation of the 1600 square foot exemption provided by Rule <br />1.1(131. However, DMG encourages the operator to promptly backfill and reclaim exploration <br />trenches to minimize human safety concerris and environmental impact of such activities. <br />1 & E Contact Address <br />NAME Tim Huskev <br />OPERATOR Dolores Countv Road Deot. <br />STREET P.O. Box 608 <br />CITYISTATEIZIP Dove Creek. CO 81324 <br />cc: Tom Gillis, DMG <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CHI <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD ICH) <br />^ OTHER <br />