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ORIGINAL -PUBLIC FILE (Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M_lae~_nne INSPECTION DATE: ~/19/OS INSPECTORDS INITIALS: _9lL- OBSERVATION The Division conducted a partial monitoring inspection of the site while in the area conducting inspection of other sites. The main purpose of the inspection was to familiarize Harry Posey of the permit area, because the operator who is succeeding the operation plans to import old tailings from an old leach pad area known as the Cameron School section and process it at the Gillette pit. Chris Pyles of Ute Sand and Gravel has applied for a succession of operator for the above pit and the application is being reviewed at this time. Dave Tiptton, the previous and current operator's consultant was present at the time of the inspection. Permit boundary markers and sign properly posted, Topsoil piles properly protected. Part of the permit area consists of a designated wet lands which were found to be properly protected. A small grizzly and a front-end loader and wash plant were noted with in the permit area at the time of the inspection. Briefly discussed the operators plan to wash the material and the capacity of the pond. Operator was informed that as long as the discharge is to ground water, the operator would not need a discharge permit. However, if the discharge is from a point source to the surface, operator will need a discharge permit from CDOH&E. Mr. Tiptton stated that CDOH&E had informed him that he would not need a discharge permit and that his storm water permit would cover the washing operation. Since Mr. Tiptton stated that the existing wash pond will be lined with clay, DMG staff mentioned the fact that if the pond is lined it more than likely will discharge when the capacity is exceeded and informed the operator to discuss his plans with CDOH&E and design the pond with an emergency outlet and obtain a discharge permit. Operator stated he would contact CDOH&E to resolve the issue. Since the existing financial warranty of $32,000, is more than adequate to cover the maximum affected acreage of 9.9 acres, at this time DMG will not site the fact that the operator does not have a discharge permit as a possible problem, because nothing was being discharged at the time of the inspection and the existing detention basin was dry, However, operator must resolve the need for a discharge permit with CDOH&E, prior to any discharge from the pond unless it is covered under the Storm Water Management Permit issued by CDOH&E. I & E Contact Address CC: NAME: MR MARK YEVOLI OPERATOR: GILLETTE SAND AND GRAVEL STREET: 1~1A5 N DIIMnNT WAY Harry Posey (e-mail) cc: r CE CITY/STATE/ZIP: I Irn FT(~N Cn Rn195 All overburden/ topsoil T BL I' FS I' H W