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+`` ~ (Page 2) • <br />MINE ID f OR PROSPECTING ID ;)` M-61-044 <br />INSPECTION DATE 07/18/96 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS RCO <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This partial inspection was performed by the Division ae part of its monitoring of 112 <br />permits. The inspection was scheduled due to this inspector being in the nearby vicinity on <br />another inspection. The operator was contacted and was present for the inspection. <br />The site is identified by a sign at the entrance to the pit. Boundary markers were indicated <br />by the operator, and consist of fence poste. <br />The operation is progressing to the west. A level floor ie resulting from excavation of <br />material. The permitted operator and the county are carrying out separate operations in the <br />pit. There does not appear to be any processing onsite at this time. Mining involves the <br />pushing down of material at a 3:1 gradient from the top of the elope. Mixing of the <br />aggregate and clay materials is accomplished during this pushing, and creates a good road <br />base. There were no atockpil~ae, though there was a large volume of bermed material located <br />along the base of the elope, waiting for the day's trucks. <br />Topsoil was stockpiled outside of the pit, especially along the north edge. There ie a <br />substantial volume present, which appears to be sufficient for reclamation (though the volume <br />was not measured). The piles were graded to average slopes of 3:1 and were vegetated with <br />grasses. <br />Portions of the north wall and south wall have not been used in several years. Those areas <br />of the walla which have not been reclaimed exhibit some erosion. The eroded material does <br />not travel far from the base of the slope, but the slope could continue to deteriorate if it <br />is not treated. Ponding on the floor of the pit speaks to the nature of the precipitation <br />event e, which can erode unpro=acted land quickly. The operator is encouraged to stabilize <br />these inactive elopes, especially if no further disturbance is expected there. <br />The site also contains a small sedimentation and runoff control pond, just south of the <br />entrance to the site. It appears to be in good repair, and consists of a low earthen (sandy) <br />berm. <br />These items were discussed with the operator during the inspection. There were no other <br />items observed or problems noted. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Bob Solberg <br />OPERATOR Solberg. Solberg & French <br />STREET 13335 Stockman Ct. <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Peyton CO 80831 <br />cc: Jim Stevena(DMG <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WQCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />