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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-87-024 INSPECTION DATE 8-16-02 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM This inspection was conducted at the request of Western Gravel, Inc. Western is interested in taking over the lease of this site and requested a review of the file and bond for an accurate assessment of the site. Milan Hawxby, representative for Western accompanied the inspector on site. The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The sign was posted at the entrance to the site. T-posts, fence lines and daylighted areas delineated the permitted site. Noxious and/or problematic weed infestation was observed within the affected area. The infestation, if not controlled, will most likely hinder and/or delay successful reclamation of this site and contribute to off-site spreading and establishment of these weeds. A weed control plan developed in consultation with, and approved by, the appropriate local weed control authority must be submitted as a technical revision to this permit. Weed infestation is noted as a problem, with the corrective action(s) and correction date specified on the last oaoe of this report. Significant progress toward control of on-site weeds must be demonstrated within three years to avoid potential Board action. A copy of this report will be sent to the appropriate weed control authority for this area. Specifically, an infestation of knapweed was observed at the southwest end of the pit at the tce of the highwall slope. There appears not to be enough topsoil and overburden to complete reclamation of the current sight. Detailed measurements of available topsoil and overburden were taken. The operator of the pit is advised to do their own soil balance to demonstrate that there is enough topsoil on hand to do reclamation. DMG staff will do its own evaluation and should insufficient amounts be found the recalculated bond will reflect the cost for importation of any deficient amounts. This is beinc listed as a problem within this report until either the soil balance is completed or the bond increased. Slopes of the highwall area along the southern pit edge appear to be 3h:1 v. No erosion or sedimentation was noted. An area in the south east portion of the pft has been excavated out of the 3h:iv slope. An old refrigerated appears to have been dumped here. At the request of Western, a bond calculation will be done within the next 2 weeks. The recalculation will update the current bond for conditions as is and also show some assumed scenarios if the permit is converted to a 112c. 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 Office, 101 South 3rtl Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. I & E Contact Address cc: NAME OPERATOR STREET CITY/STATE/ZIP Robert Corev United Co. 62237 Spring Creek Rd. Montrose. Colorado 81401 ^ CE ^ BL ^ FS ^ HW ^ HMWMD (CH) ^ SE ^ WOCD (CH) X Western Gravel /United