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<br />(Page 31 <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1984-001 <br />INSPECTION DATE 4114/00 <br /> <br />Area B - Mine identification sign was posted. Public access is controlled <br />boundary of affected lands was sufficiently delineated to verify that n <br />remained within approved areas. Operations at Area B are limited to excavat <br />and overburden, naturally accumulated at the base of the massive igneous cl <br />have resulted in a 15-20' highwall in unconsolidated material with appro. <br />Affected area drainage was appropriately controlled with berms and sedim <br />Reclamation Plan for Area B indicates that initial slopes may be steep, not stee <br />that steep slopes would quickly grade to mild slopes approaching Hwy 1~ <br />replaced over affected areas at 3"-6" depth and seeded with an appropriate re' <br />Affected lands will be reclaimed to support wildlife habitat post mining land <br />Staff Recommendation - DMG is concerned that the existing reclamation pla <br />sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the performance standard <br />3.1.9(5) and (71, 3.1.10(1), (4) and (5-. The referenced rules address highwall <br />stability, redistribution and stabilization of topsoil, and establishment of an ap <br />cover. Specifically, staff is concerned that the operator may not be able to sati <br />requirements of the referenced rules with 1 H:1 V slopes in unconsolidated ma <br />must satisfy the performance standards of the Act and Rules prior to releas <br />termination of permit. Additionally, the operator has indicated a desire to a <br />stockpile to remain on Area A and not be removed from site. Therefore, D <br />operator to revise the existing reclamation plan to address reclamation of the <br />at Area A, and slope configuration for the highwall at Area B. <br />Financial Warranty -DMG reclamation cost estimation, dated 11 /14/96, <br />Preliminary review of DMG`s 11/14/96 reclamation cost estimation appears <br />reclamation of remaining affected areas. However, DMG's 11/14/96 reclam< <br />assumed reclamation of only the footprint underlying the 60,000 cy stockpi <br />reclamation costs for reclaiming the stockpile on site. DMG will review <br />associated with reclaiming the stockpile on site subsequent to receipt of the re <br />above. <br />S INITIALS WHE <br />r locked gate. The <br />ing activities have <br />~ of granite boulders <br />~. Mining operations <br />late 1 H:1 V slope. <br />t basins. <br />;r than 1 H:1 V, but <br />Topsoil will be <br />getation seed mix. <br />se. <br />for Area B, lacks <br />of Rule 3.1.513-, <br />;duction and slope <br />opriate vegetative <br />y the performance <br />rial. The operator <br />of warranties and <br />iw the 60,000 cy <br />G encourages the <br />),000 cy stockpile <br />otaled 526,882. <br />dequate to ensure <br />on cost estimation <br />and did not cover <br />e additional costs <br />sion recommended <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to the Division of Minerals and Geology, 70' <br />125, Durango, Colorado 81301, Attn: Wally Erickson, phone no. 970-247-5469. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME John Schmahl <br />OPERATOR J & M Schmahl <br />STREET 2301 River Road <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Grand Junction. CO 81505 <br />cc: Tom Gillis, DMG <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD iCHI <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD ICHI <br />X Ed Settle, Gram <br />Camino del Rio, Room <br />Junction Pipe <br />