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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1979-053 <br />INSPECTION DATE 12/04/01 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Division of Minerals and Geology's (DMG) regular monitoring program. The <br />Clifton Water Gravel Pit is a 112c sand and gravel pit located at the end of 34 Road and E ~/a Road. Inclement weather was <br />moving in at the time of the inspection, however R did not impede the visit. The inspector was accompanied by the operator's <br />representative Mr. Ed Settle. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The <br />entrance is protected by a six foot chain link fence. Corner markers are t-post that were clearly visible. The north and east <br />sides boundaries are delineated by a barb wired fence. The south boundary is an approximately 50 foot buffer zone adjacent <br />to the Colorado River. The west boundary is open to a Clifton Water material storage area. <br />No current mining was observed at the site. Approximately 8 acres of the permitted site has been disturbed. Mining has been <br />completed ih this area. A large stockpile of materials was noted and corresponds with the mining plan map. Evidence of <br />stockpile removal was observed. The 4 acres identified as Phase 1 in the mining plan has been graded and the slopes were <br />observed to be 3H:1 V as required in the reclamation plan. Grand Junction Pipe has seeded the slopes above the projected <br />water line, however it was not possible to assess the success of these efforts do to the time of the growing season. <br />Topsoil and overburden stockpiles are separated and adequately protected from erosion as required. <br />No significant infestations of noxious or other problematic weeds were noted on site during this inspection. <br />All stonnwater control measures appear to be functioning. No significant erosional features were noted on the affected areas <br />of the site. <br />The reclamation cost estimate was recalculated as part of this inspecticn. The current estimate was recalculated and the <br />operation is in compliance with the approved mine plan and reclamation plan. The current financial warranty is believed to be <br />adequate to reclaim the site per the approved reclamation plan. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Office, 101 South 3rtl Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Ed Settle <br />OPERATOR Grand Junction Pioe 8 Suoolk <br />STREET P.O. Box 1849 <br />CITY/STATE2IP Grand Junction. CO 81502 <br />cc: <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />