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• Permit No: M1983028
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 8/30/1995
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID k M~3-028
INSPECTION DATE 8130195 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS WHE
OBSERVATIONS
This complete inspection was conducted by Wally Erickson from DMG, Durango field office. Mr. David King, Mountain Gravel,
accompanied the DMG inspector through out this inspection. Entrance to the site was located on the north side of County Road
556, approximately 1.3 miles east of Colorado Highway 184. Mine identification sign and affected area perimeter markers, required
by Rule 3.1.12, were not observed. Please ensure signs and markers are posted as per 3.1.12.
The access road was serviceable and did not exhibit evidence of recent use. Weeds were well established on the road.
Exhibits B, C, and E of the permit show the north and east boundaries of the permit area to be fenced. The mine site and the lands
bordering the permit area to the south and west showed evidence of heavy grazing activity from livestock. Additional fencing may
be necessary to control grazing and ensure successful establishment of reclamation vegetation.
Weeds were well established through out the affected area. Stands of Gambles Oak, approximately 20 inches tall, were also
established within the disturbed area. The operator needs to perform weed control measures on the affected areas of the operation.
Rule 3.1.1016) states that weed control shall be employed for all prohibited noxious weed species, and whenever invasion of a
reclaimed area by other weed species seriously threatens the continued development of the desired vegetation. Weed control
methods shall also be used whenever the inhabitation of the reclaimed area by weeds threatens further spread of serious weed pests
to nearby areas. A list of noxious and problem weeds and control techniques for these species can be obtained from the County
Extension Service, the County Weed Control District Office, or the local office of the Soil Conservation Service.
Mining related disturbance appeared to be contained within the permitted area. Vegetation and topsoil had been stripped. Topsoil
had been stockpiled; however, topsoil stockpiles were not protected with vegetative cover or by other means as required by Rule
3.1.9111. A low bench was cut along the east side of the proposed pit area. Material had been pushed to forma 10 foot high berm
approximately 100 foot long. Mining activity appears to have begun but has been discontinued. Annual reports, submitted by the
operator since 1983, state that mining operations have not commenced. DMG requests a written explanation, clarifying the
apparent discrepancy between the annual reports which claim that operations have not commenced, and observations recorded in
this inspection report, which indicate that the operation did commence but has not been active in recent years.
DMG records do not indicate that the operator has submitted a Notice of Temporary Cessation ITCI as required by Rule 1.13.5, for
operations in anon-producing status for 180 days or more. DMG records also do not indicate that the operator has submitted a
request fora 5 year extension to the TC period es provided for under Rule 1.13.8, for TC beyond the original 5 years. To resolve
this problem, the operator must execute one of the following options:
lal initiate final reclamation of the site;
Ibl submit a request for an extension to the initial 5 year TC period (this will trigger a mandatory Board
Hearing as only the Board can decide whether or not to grant such an extension);
Icl submit a request for a Technical Revision to the permit to allow intermittent mining activities as provided
for under Rule 1.13.7 (depending on the nature of the proposed intermittent mining, you may still be
required to submit a request for an extension of TC1:
Idl re-activate the operation.
Changes to the Mined Land Reclamation Act since the time that this permit was issued have included the removal of the S 5000.00
bond cap for 11012) type permits. All mine sites in Colorado ars now required to be bonded for the actual cost of reclamation it,
in the case of permit revocation end bond forfeiture, the state ware to put the reclamation work out for competitive bid. Attached
to this report is a detailed estimate of the cost to reclaim this site based on the approved mining and reclamation plans, and
conditions observed during the inspection.
I & E Contact Address cc: Tom Gillis, DMG
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NAME David Kina ^ BL
OPERATOR Mountain Gravel & Construction Co. ^ FS
STREET PO Box 788, 601 Central Ave. ^ HW
CITY/STATE/ZIP Dolores, CO 81323 ^ HMWMD lCH)
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