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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-80-203 <br />INSPECTION DATE 9-3-02 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was preformed as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of Minerals and <br />Geology. The Currier Pit is a 110c permitted gravel pit located approximately 15 miles east of Collbran, Colorado. The pit <br />is used intermittently by the forest service and others for road repairs and improvements. The inspector was accompanied <br />by operator's representative Tom Currier. <br />This 110c permitted site is located on a terrace overlooking the Buzzard Creek Drainage. A small stockpile of approximatey <br />50 cubic yards of gravel and fines was noted. Oversize materials have been placed tot he side for future use or reclamation. <br />No evidence of recent excavation was observed. No highwalls were noted as the mining is being done to maintain 3H:1 V <br />slopes. Topsoil, although limited, appears to be enough for reclamation of the site. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The sign <br />is at the entrance to the private road leading to the permitted area. Boundary markers noted and observed consisted of t-posts <br />located at key corners. <br />An issue in the last inspection was inaccurate maps of the site and boundary markers. This made it hard to determine if a gas <br />line ran through the permit. As noted above, boundaries were distinct and marked. Correct maps were supplied and the gas <br />line is clearly outside the permit boundaries. <br />Canadian thistle was observed on site in various life stages. It was evident that some of the weeds had been sprayed. The <br />operator's representative stated that weed control and monitoring was an ongoing project at the site. Therefore, this issue is <br />not listed as a problem at this time. <br />Annual reports have stated for quite some time that no activity was done on site. After contact with the operator, it is noted <br />that there was a misinterpretation of "activity' . The Currier Pit has from time to time used materials stockpiled on site, done <br />sloping and weed control. The operator has stated that the Forest Service and Mesa County both have used the pit for road <br />projects and have expressed a desire to keep the pit active. Staff recommends dolna a Technical Revision tTR1 to the <br />permit to chanoe the status of the aermit to intermittent. The TR would allow the operation of this pit as it has been <br />without a time frame for temporary cessation as defined within the Reclamation Rules. The intermittent status issue is not <br />being listed as a problem, but needs to be submitted by November 1`,2002 to avoid being listed as such. <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 Merial Currier <br />OPERATOR Currier Gravel. Inc. <br />STREET P.O. Box 27059 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Denver. Colorado 80227 <br />~: <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />