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j (Page 2) • • <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-96-079 <br />INSPECTION DATE 06/28/00 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS ESC <br />This was an inspection of the Barnard Quarry conducted by Erica Crosby and Allen Sorenson of <br />the Division of Minerals and Geology. Chester Barnard of Barnard Quarries was present during <br />the inspection. Leo ~ Randy Purdue, who operate the quarry, were present on site. <br />The reason for the inspection was to investigate a citizen complaint letter sent by Don and <br />Diane Johnson on June 16, 2000. The nature of the complaint is that the employees of the <br />Barnard Quarry have been throwing rock rubble over the edge for several months. They believe <br />that the neighbors to the north are in direct harm of a boulder being kicked free and <br />smashing into their homes. According to Chester Barnard, the land over the face of the cliff <br />is within his property boundary. <br />The inspection involved viewing aerial photographs of the quarry taken last year to determine <br />the rubble existing off site prior to this incident. In addition, the Division inspected the <br />rubble material located over the edge, and outside the permit area. The new versus old rock <br />rubble was evident by the formation of moss over the rock and the establishment of vegetation <br />in the rubble piles. The new rock was free of moss and any establishment of vegetation. <br />During the inspection, rock was cast over the side of the cliff outside the permit area. The <br />new rock piles extend no more than 25 feet outside the permit area, but comprise of three <br />major locations along the pit edge. Photographs were taken. <br />Based on the mining and reclamation plan maps, it is clear that the rubble extends outside <br />the permit area. At this point in time it does not appear that any of the rocks will roll <br />down the hill into one of the homes below. The Miller property is approximately 1,800 feet <br />away and the Johnson property is approximately 2,100 feet away. The rock is relatively <br />small, angular and the slope tends to flatten out near the homes. As previous stated, the <br />rock extends approximately 25 feet down the face of the cliff. <br />As discussed during the inspection, the new rock cast over the cliff will need to be removed <br />and brought back onto the permit area. This may involve work by hand due to the steep <br />terrain and poor access. In addition, the operator will need to prevent this activity from <br />happening in the future. The operator will need to install a temporary structure (either one <br />or a combination of berm, fence or signs, etc...) to ensure that this activity is prevented. <br />See page 3 for compliance due dates. <br />Because the rock was pushed outside the permit area, it may be a violation of the permit <br />and the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and the <br />Construction Material Rules and Regulations. Specifically, C.R.S. 34-32.5-116 (4)(i) for <br />failing to protect areas outside of the affected land from slides or damage during the <br />mining and reclamation operations. The operator will be notified of the possible <br />violation under separate cover. <br />I ~ H Contact Address <br /> ^ CE <br />NAME Chester Barnard ^ BL <br />OPERATOR Barnard Ouarries ^ FS <br />STREET 245 Evans St. P.O. Box 86 ^ HW <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Lyons, Colorado 80540 ^ HMWMD (CH) <br /> ^ SE <br />cc: Carl Mount; DMG ^ WQCD (CH) <br />Don & Diane Johnson <br />