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• Permit No: M1997054
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 10/22/2007
• Doc Name: Inspection report
• From: DRMS
• To: Fremont County
• Inspection Date: 10/15/2007
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

ORIGINAL -PUBLIC FILE
(Page 2)
MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-I997_nsa
INSPECTION DATE: lII/15/m INSPECTOROS INITIALS: ~1~
OBSERVATIONS
The Division conducted a pre-operational inspection of the site on 10/12/07 in response
to an amendment application to expand the mining plan. Present during the inspection
was Mr. Tom Maul of Front Range aggregate.
1) Site is a large aggregate and quarry operation located 10 miles west of Canon City
on the north side of Highway 50.
2) Permit area covers 513 acres.
3) Site was succeeded from Agile Stone LLC to Front Range Aggregates in 2004.
4) An amendment to increase the mining limit and depth for both the gravel and granite
quarry was submitted on September, 2007.It was called complete on 9/22/07.
5) Amendment application sign was posted at the access to the property as required in
the Rule.
6) Given the size of the permit area and the difficulty of reaching the permit boundary
along the North East side and the fact that the Tallahassee river was flowing and no
crossing was available, that portion of the permit boundary was not looked
inspected.
7) Site was active at the time of the inspection, Mr. Maul explained the long term plan
for the site. The amendment application proposes to change the post mining land use
for both operations to water storage. The quarry portion will be lined in areas
where needed or where there is a visible fracture in the shale.
s) Mr. Maul stated that this year the water table had risen by approximately 10 feet,
which was evident in the pit floor. A portion of the pit floor was still under
water. He stated and was confirmed by SEO, the operator has a well permit to cover
for the evaporative loss and what is being utilized by the current and proposed
expanded operation
9) The current permit area which is being amended to increase the site has with in the
permit area several power poles, which are permanent man made structures, not
identified as such in the amendment application. Mr. Maul stated that all of the
owner poles are expected to be moved. He was notified to list them in the Exhibit
and either get a Notarized agreement with the owners of the power poles in case
damage occurs due to mining or commit to staying 200 feet from each pole. He said he
will find out if the structures are owned by Front Range aggregates or others and
comply with the requirements.
10)The entire permit area was driven and inspected. Mr. Maul was requested to submit
new maps, to avoid some of the confusing on current and proposed affected areas. He
agreed to provide the requested maps as soon as possible. All additional information
maps etc, provided to DRMS, must also be provided to the County Clerks and
Recorder's office.
11)With the exception of a few items that require additional clarification, the site
appeared as described in the application.
I & E Contact Address
NAME: TOM MAUL
OPERATOR: FRON RANGE AGGREGATE. LLC
STREET: ~l~55 ~ArwESr neivE
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