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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M- 2001-113 INSPECTION DATE: 9/12103 OBSERVATIONS INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. The Seahorse Ranch West Pit is a 112c permitted site located 4 and %Z miles east of Gunnison. Robert Gydesen„ the operator's representative was present for this inspection. The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and incompliance with Rule 3.1.12. The sign is located at the entrance to the permitted azea via access across a small bridge over the Tomachi Creek. Boundaries were mazked with fences, t-posts and other features that make the permitted area easily distinguishable. There was some activity within the permit azea. Loaders were noted loading stockpiled materials into a trucks , which were leaving the site. Several stockpiles were observed with different sized materials. Topsoil piles were observed along the west and eastern edges of the first phase of mining. Sufficient topsoil appears to be being used for berms for the required reclamation. There is some vegetation on the berms and the operator should be seeding the berms to protect against erosional loss later this year. Some thistle was noted on or near the permitted area. The operator has an active noxious weed control program. Canadian Thistle noted just offthe permitted area was noted as dead or dying, while plants on adjacent lands are still healthy. No sedimentation, erosion or stormwater issues were noted. Overall the General Mining and Reclamation Plans appeaz to be being followed. There were no noted highwalls and current mining edges are 3H:1 V slopes or close. A small area (approximately 5 feet x 10 feet) was noted to have had a fuel spill. This area was used by a subcontractor for asphalt production and appazently done at that time. The inspector is listine this as an issue under Acid and Toxic Materials with an appropriate Corrective action and Date noted at the end of this report. No other issues were noted at this time. Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction Field Offce, 101 South 3rtl Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. I & E Contact Address cc: ^ CE NAME: Robert Gvdesen ^ BL OPERATOR: American Concrete and Gravel ^ FS STREET: 200 Industrial Park Road ^ HW CITY/STATE/ZIP: Gunnison .Colorado 81230 ^ HMWMD (CH) ^ WOCD (CH) ^ OTHER