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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1982-141 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 6/29/05 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of <br />Minerals and Geology. The Juniper Quarry currently has an amendment under review by DMG staff. Since the sites <br />are not contiguous, staff is inspected the current activities separately for clarity. Mr. Don Steele and Mr. Bennett <br />Steele, representatives for Moffat Limestone accompanied the inspector on this inspection. <br />The Juniper Quarry is located southeast of Maybell, Colorado. The 112c limestone quarry supplies high-grade <br />limestone products to coal power plants and lower grades for other purposes. The site is active with approximately <br />16 acres disturbed and approximately 2 under reclamation. <br />The proper sign is noted at the entrance to the site. Permit boundaries are t-posts and fence lines for the most part. <br />Total permitted acreage is currently 63 acres and disturbances are well within this area. <br />Fuel is supplied by mobile equipment so no tanks were observed on site. There were however some 55-gallon oil <br />drums noted in a storage azea, that were dented and some lying on their sides. The potential for residue leakage is <br />significant and the operator should take steps to keep the barrels in a beamed area to prevent barrel damage and <br />spills. The improper storage of oil containers is currently being listed as an issue of concern and will be monitored. <br />If the barrels are observed again not properly stored the issue will be changed to a problem with corrective actions <br />necessary. <br />As noted above, there aze approximately 2 acres under reclamation. Grasses are doing very well with an estimated <br />cover of azound 60%. Crested wheatgrass, a brome and some rabbit brush were noted as well as some annual <br />grasses. There is some thistle in the area, however the operator does supply certified weed free materials and has an <br />aggressive weed control plan. Some thistle plants were observed in distress from spraying. <br />Highwall vary in heights from 10 to 40 feet. There was a crusher actively producing stockpiles and support <br />equipment working as well. <br />Some mining debris is noted azound the site that the Division will have to bond for cleanup. Some old dozer tracks, <br />screening and crusher parts, etc. were noted. <br />Stormwater and erosion control measures appear to be working as designed. No off-site damage or erosion issues <br />were observed. <br />Overall, given the nature of the mining, the site is clean and orderly. No problems or issues are noted. <br />The site is due for a bond calculation update; which will be done at the same time as the amendment calculations. <br />