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(Page 21 <br />MINE ID N OR PROSPECTING ID N M-80-228 <br />INSPECTION DATE 06-27-96 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS SSS <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This was a routine partial inspection of the Triangle One pi[ conducted to check compliance with corrective actions listed in the last <br />inspection report for this operation. The operation is permitted as a dry gravel pit approved to disturb 8.2 acres. The gravel is to <br />be extracted in several layers with reclamation proceeding directly behind the excavation on the lowest level. <br />Durango Construction, Inc. who succeeded to this permit last year, had intended to convert this permit to a 1 12 permit. Durango <br />Construction has now indicated that these plans have not worked out. New plans are to use the site for their concrete batch plant <br />location. <br />Two problems listed in the last inspection report still need to be corrected. Problem no. 1: Review of the permit indicates that the <br />power line through the site was not identified during the permitting process. The operator will need to address this land any other <br />structure within 200 feet of the proposed affected areal in their conversion application. Some of the power line poles are located <br />adjacent to highwalls created by the pit excavations. The operator will need to provide documentation that the power company <br />which owns the line is aware of the conditions at the site. The operator will need to provide a demonstration of slope stability for <br />any slopes which may adversely affect any structures or facilities within 200 feet of the affected area, or submit an agreement <br />between the operator and the owner of such structures which addresses repair or compensation for damages to these structures. <br />Problem no. 2: The topsoil stockpiles on site are covered with an infestation of thistle and other weedy species. The operator <br />should perform measures to eradicate these weeds and seed the stockpiles land any other weed patches within the permit areal <br />to stabilize these areas with perennial, desirable vegetation as detailed in the approved permit. <br />Durango construction indicated that weeds had been sprayed last year. This inspection of the site observed that the site is still <br />heavily infested with weeds and will require additional weed control measures this summer. <br />The Mine identification sign for the old operator has been removed. Durango construction will need to install a new mine <br />identification sign at the entrance to the site. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Ron Pettigrew <br />OPERATOR Durango Construction, Inc. <br />STREET P.0. Box 2707 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Durango, Colorado 81302 <br />cc: Tom Gillis, DMG <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD ICHI <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD ICHI <br />^ OTHER <br />