INSPEC16792

• Permit No: M1976027
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 9/19/1995
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-76-027
INSPECTION DATE 9/19/95 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS WHE
OBSERVATIONS
This complete inspection was conducted by Wally Erickson from the DMG field office in Durango. Mr. Douglas Conger, Nielsons
Inc., accompanied the DMG inspector through out this inspection. The original permit was approved 6/17/77 to continue extraction
of sand and gravel from apre-existing disturbance, maximum affected area was approved at 19 acres. On 9/28/92, DMG approved
TR-01, addressing an adjustment in permit acreage, maximum affected area was restated to be 18.3 acres. As part of TR-01, DMG
approved Exhibit H, Estimated Cost of Reclamation. Exhibit H contained a recalculated cost for reclamation and stated the cost
to be 529,229. DMG receipt records indicate that the amount of financial warranty has NOT been increased to the approved
529,229, as required by TR-01. DMG holds financial warranty in the form of corporate surety, bond no. OS 19 42, with National
Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, in the amount of S10,300.
Mrne identification sign and affected area perimeter markers were observed as per Rule 3.1.12. Additional perimeter markers will
be required as the operation expands west, into the pasture field.
The affected area appeared to encompass 5 - 7 acres. Approximately 500 lineal feet of 40 foot tall highwall was observed. Existing
highwalls appeared stable, no evidence of sloughing was observed on the face, no surface cracks were observed along the crest
of the highwall. A barbed wire fence had been constructed along the crest of the highwall as a safety barrier. The fence needs
maintenance to ensure that it continues to function as intended,
Two upland drainage channels discharge drainage from the undisturbed uplands into the pit. The ephemeral drainage channels were
approximately 10 feet wide and 2 feet deep, both were well vegetated and appeared stable. Minor erosion was noted where the
ephemeral channels outlet at the crest of the highwall. Drainage is contained within the pit, no evidence of offsite erosion or
sedimentation was observed.
The operator needs to perform weed control measures on the affected areas of the operation. Rule 3.1.1016) states that weed
contro! shall be employed for all prohibited noxious weed species, and whenever invasion of a reclaimed area by other weed species
seriously threatens the continued development of the desired vegetation. Weed control methods shall also be used whenever the
inhabitation of the reclaimed area by weeds threatens further spread of serious weed pests to nearby areas. A list of noxious end
problem weeds and control techniques for these species can be obtained from the County Extension Service, the County Weed
Control District Office, or the local office of the Soil Conservation Service.
Seven 55-gallon drums were located on site, several drums contained fluids. The drums appeared intact, no evidence or rupture
or leakage was observed. All fuels, lubricants, and chemicals need to be stored in a controlled manner, at a designated location,
with adequate spill prevention and spill containment controls. Spill containment controls typically include measures such as
construction of a containment berm surrounding fuel tanks or fluid storage area. Berm surrounding the fluid storage area should
enclose sufficient area to ensure containment of volume equivalent to combined drum or tank capacity. Containment areas should
be lined with an impermeable liner to ensure spilt fuel or fluids not escape and degrade quality of ground and surface waters (Rules
3.1.6 and 3.1.71. It should be noted the financial warranty for the operation will be recalculated, including costs for disposal of
discarded fluids, should they remain on site.
No equipment was located at the mine site. General observations of the site suggest that the site has been dormant. If the
operation is to be inactive for periods of time exceeding 180 days, the operator should submit a Technical Revision to the permit
for intermittent mining activities as provided for under Rule 1.13.7, or submit a Notice of Temporary Cessation (TCI as required by
Rule 1.13.5.
I & E Contact Address
NAME Doua Conaer
OPERATOR Nielsons Contractors Inc.
STREET P.O. Box 1660. 22419 C.R. G
CITY/STATE2IP Cortez, CO 81321
cc: Tom Gillis, DMG
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