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<br />(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1980-080 <br />INSPECTION DATE 5/20/03 <br /> <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was preformed as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of Minerals and <br />Geology. The main focus of this inspection was to verify current conditions prior to undertaking a Financial Warranty review. <br />The site was inspected in November of last year, however, staff did not have correct maps due to the Division's computer <br />imaging project. The operator's representative was not contacted as the inspection was a matter of convenience and primarily <br />for verification purposes. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. Using a map <br />provided with TR-02, the inspector was able to determine the extent of past excavation and total disturbance that was in <br />question during the last inspection. It appears that most , if not all, of the first phase of mining has been accomplished. The <br />existing pond is approximately 23 acres. This is the only area where excavation has occurred. The other area of disturbance <br />is the 21 acres of Plant and stockpile area identified on the mentioned map. A large stockpile oftopsoil /overburden is located <br />in the northeast corner of this area. Small stockpiles of pea gravel and sand were noted in the south central part of this area. <br />Vegetation around the lake includes willows, young cottonwood saplings and a variety of grasses and (orbs. Cheat grass is the <br />major species of grass but wheat grass, some bromes and sedges are noted. Total cover in this area is estimated to be <br />around 75%. Some tamarisks and knapweed are noted, however, the operator does have an active control plan for the site. <br />Slopes around the lake appear to be 3H:1 V or better with on area noted as 6H:1 V along the north edge. The 21-acre Plant and <br />Stockpile Area has been cleared of any vegetation some time ago and there appears to have been no reclamation attempted in <br />this area. Some cheat grass and volunteer rabbit brush dot the area but at no significant value. <br />No storm water or erosion issues are noted. <br />The recalculation of the bond will encompass the secondary seeding of the pond banks with the approved seed mix, noxious <br />weed control and the reclamation of the Plant /Stockpile Area. <br />No other issues were noted at this time. <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 3r0 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 and Supply <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 />