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i ~- (Page 21 MINE ID q OR PROSPECTING ID p M-98-084 INSPECTION DATE 12/16198 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS WHE This pre-operations inspection occurred as part of DMG review process for the Whitewater Pit permit application. Edward Settle, Grand Junction Pipe & Supply Company, accompanied the DMG inspector throughout the inspection. The Whitewater Pit application describes a 112c type permit for 32.2 acres affected area. Proposed permit area is located on the historic flood plains of the Gunnison River. Mining operations had not commenced. Signs & Markers Notice, required by Rule 1.6.2(111b1, was posted at the mine entrance. Prior to commencement of mining operations, Rule 3.1.12 requires that the operator post and maintain a mine identification sign and affected area perimeter markers. Man Made Structures Observations made during the inspection indicate that all permanent man made structures located on proposed affected lands and within 200' of affected lands have been identified within the permit application. Application contains an engineering evaluation, as required by Rule 6.4.191b-, for the structures located within 200'. Existing Roads Operator clarified that the paving of Foster Lane will occur in accordance with Mesa County Special Use permit, for dust abatement. Vegetation Existing vegetative cover for proposed affected areas consisted of Downy brome, Sage brush, Tamarisk, Halogeton, Rubber rabbitbush, Greasewood, Four wing saltbush, and Russian thistle. Financial Warranty DMG has reviewed the cost of reclamation and recommends that financial warranty be set at 537,584. Permit Approval I & E Contact Address NAME OPERATOR STREET CITY/STATE/ZIP DMG recommends approval of the permit application. Edward J. Settle Grand Junction Pipe & Suooly P.O. Box 1849 Grand Junction. CO 81502 cc: Tom Gillis, DMG ^ COE ^ BLM ^ FS ^ HW ^ HMWMD ICHI ^ SE ^ WOCD ICHI ^ Other