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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING tD # M-1997-027 INSPECTION DATE 1-29-2003 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS SSS OBSERVATIONS This was a routine monitoring inspection conducted as part of DMG's ongoing monitoring program for permitted mines in Colorado. Prior to the inspection, the operator had indicated a desire to close out this site. This report will attempt to address remaining requirements of the reclamation plan. The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. No significant erosional features were noted on the affected areas of the site. No significant infestations of noxious or other problematic weeds were noted on site during this inspection. The entire site has been disturbed by mining leaving no indication of the previously noted knapweed patches. The topsoil piles, though located right adjacent to the permit boundary, have not slumped across the boundary. These stockpiles still do not support any stabilizing vegetation as noted in previous inspection reports. If reclamation, including replacement of topsoil, is not completed by March 31, 2003, The operator must submit documentation that these piles have had the surface loosened (tilled), that they have been seeded and mulched by that date. A shop with office, deck, alternate access road, several concrete footer pads, propane tank, electricity, lawn, fuel tanks, and water spigots have been located on the southeast corner of the site. These features are not addressed in the approved mining or reclamation plans. The post mining land use for this site is rangeland. These features do not support this currently approved post mining land use, though they appear to be permanent features. Therefore, the features must either be removed from the site, or an amendment to the permit must be filed addressing a change of post-mining land use that will allow these features to remain on site. This type of amendment application must include updated maps and text, and must request a change of post-mining land use to either industrial/commercial or residential. An amendment will require all public notices, publications, and submittal of an application package as was required for initial permitting ofthis site. An application form can be requested from this office. If an application for amendment, addressing the above noted revisions, is not received by DMG by March 14, 2003, and these features remain on site, an enforcement action may be taken. In addition to the enforcement action, the reclamation cost estimate will be recalculated to include demolition and disposal costs for these features, increasing the required financial warranty significantly. !n the future, the operator is strongly encouraged to contact DMG and revise the permit appropriately prior to making unapproved revisions to the mine site. There are two above ground fuel storage tanks located on the north side of the shop. These tanks are currently at or near empty. Because -these tanks are not a current threat for spill of hazardous materials, this was not noted as a problem. However, before these tanks are filled, a technical revision to this permit must be submitted that addresses installation of adequate spill control structures for these and any other tanks to be stored on site containing hazardous materials. The revision must also address changing the mine plan to include wording specified on the enclosed memo dated February 8, 2002. The pit slope on the east side of the shop has been graded to a slope of 3:1 or less. It appears to have been topsoiled, but vegetation has not been established here to stabilize the slope. If reclamation of the remaining portion of the site is to be completed this spring, then this slope can be seeded with the remainder of the site. If reclamation will not be completed this spring, Then this slope should be seeded as soon as possible to take advantage of spring moisture. Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Steve Shuey at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rtl Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone number 970-243-6368. I & E Contact Address NAME OPERATOR STREET CITY/STATE/ZIP Andrew J Botti A. J. Botti Construction and Gravel 454 1250 Drive Delta. Colorado 81416 cc: Carl Mount -DMG Denver Office ^ CE ^ BL ^ FS ^ HW ^ HMWMD (CH) ^ SE ^ WOCD (CH) ^ OTHER