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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1986-124 <br />INSPECTION DATE 08/16/2006 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS DEG <br />This inspection of Permit Number M-1986-124 was conducted by Deb E. Gbnima of the DMG as part of the state's ongoing <br />monitoring and inspection protocol and as a result of a possible forthcoming request for surety release. The timing of this <br />inspection was prompted by a letter from David Kinkelaar of Popejoy Construction, Co. requesting an inspection for possible <br />surety release. The pit is located approximately 1 mile east and 3 miles north of Cope, CO. North on an unnamed County Road <br />(possibly CRAAA -last north/south road between Washington and Yuma Counties) off of Highway 36 and currently consists of <br />approximately 9.9 acres. Bill Schenderlein of Applegate Group, Inc. (the operator's representative) was present during this <br />inspection. <br />The mine entrance identification sign was posted at the fenceline behind a substantial amount of thick vegetation (see photo 2), <br />and all permit boundary markers were in place. <br />According to the observations noted on the previous inspection report (pertormed on 11 /1/2001): "The site will be reclaimed for <br />agricultural use. It appears that mining is nearly completed...mining has occurred within the channel of the Arickaree River." <br />One issue from that previous inspection report that needs to be addressed: <br />• "There is also a small cut into a hillside near the entrance to the pit (approximately 100 feet long and 6 feet high) - (see <br />photo 1 -taken on 8/16/2006). The operator will not be responsible for backfilling, grading, topsoiling, or revegetaticn of <br />the small cut mentioned above if written verification can be provided that the disturbance was created by the landowner <br />for purposes other than mining" <br />o During the 8/16/06 inspection Bill Schenderlein stated that he will contact his client to obtain a letter from the <br />land owner far the Division verifying his/her responsibility for the abovementioned disturbance. <br />In addition to the letter from the landowner allowing the cut referenced above to remain onsite post-release, the landowner's <br />written consent is necessary to allow the car (see photo 3) and the concrete (see photo 4) placed on site many years back to <br />remain in place after surety release. <br />The operator stated in an October 10, 2005 report to the Division that the effected pit area was "back-sloped when mining was <br />completed, and that reclamation required is limited to minimal grading and seeding of the disturbed areas on the bank of the <br />Arickaree River." <br />o In response to that 2005 annual report this inspector found the permit area to bewell-graded and support well- <br />established vegetation (see photo 5). <br />All activities and completed work at the time of inspection appeared to follow the guidelines and regulations set forth by the <br />state and the mining and reclamation plans for the pit, and no problems are noted for this site. The site is stable and no <br />disturbance was observed outside of the approved permit boundaries. As a final note for future reference, this site is correctly <br />positioned in the DRMS online GIS. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Deb E. Gbnima at the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, <br />Denver Office, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, phone number 303-866-4179. <br />I & E Contact Address cc: <br />D CE <br />NAME Mr. Donald G. Pooeiov ^ BL <br />OPERATOR Pooeiov Construction Company. Inc. ^ FS <br />STREET P.O. Box 385 ^ Hy~/ <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Ulysses. KS 67880 ^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />X OTHER <br />cc: Carl Mount, DRMS via a-mail <br />William K. Schenderlein, PE, CFM, 1499 West 120'" Ave, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80234 <br />