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(Page 2j MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1987-097 INSPECTION DATE 10/15/02 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS RCO This inspection was performed by the Division as part of its monitoring of 110 Construction Materials permits. The operator's representative was contacted about the inspection, and a time was arranged to jointly inspec the site. The operator named on page one was present throughout the inspection. The permit ID sign and corner markers were observed on the site as fequired. The site was active at the time of the inspection. Dump trucks and a loader were moving and hauling material out of the pit. There was a limited amount of stockpiled material in the pit, but most material appeared to be removed directly from the active highwall on the south. Excavation is carried out by loader pushing material down the highwall slope at a 3:1 gradient. All slopes appear to be generally close to the 3:1 gradient. This is a good method to follow, since it leaves the slopes in a stable condition during times of no mining,~and it will make final reclamation easier. The east wall and the north wall of the existing pit are in their final location and slope gradient. The east wall has also been topsoiled. No seeding has been completed yet. The operator was encouraged to perform the reclamation on these slopes. As new areas are stripped in preparation for mining, topsoil is hauled offsite to the county shop for protection from loss by theft, according to the operator. This is unusual, but acceptable in this case. The operator must ensure that topsoil stripping continues regardless of where it is stockpiled, that it is protected from erosion and weed infestation regardless of where it is stockpiled, and that it is replaced and seeded as soon as possible. It was suggested that newly stripped topsoil might be placed directly on the north wall if it is ready to reclaim, eliminating double handling and increasing the chance of successful revegetation. There is still a significant amount of unmined area on the south and west sides of the pit. The operator stated that in addition to that permitted land still available, the county has purchased adjoining land, and may possibly wish to convert this permit to a 112 permit. A 112 application which is to be used for the conversion application is enclosed with the operator's copy of this report. The site is dry, there are no parts or debris, there is no contamination, no fuel is stored onsite, and there are no noxious weeds. The site is clean and mined in an orderly manner. There were no additional items observed or discussed. No problems exist at this time. All responses or questions about this inspection report should be directed to this inspector at the Division's Durango Field Office. The address is: Division of Minerals and Geology, 701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, Colorado 81301; telephone 970!247-5193, or fax 970/247-5104. I & E Contact Address cc: Tom Gillis, DMG ^ CE NAME Tressesa Martinez or Bob Lucero ^ BL OPERATOR Coneios Countv ^ FS STREET P.O. Box 157 ^ HW CITY/STATE/ZIP Coneios, CO 81129 ^ HMWMD (CH) ^ SE ^ WOCD ICHj ^ OTHER I, bob Oswald, certify that on the signature date shown on page one, I deposited a true and complete copy of this entire inspection report in the United States mail, first class postage paid, to the operator of record for this site at the address indicated, and to those others designated in this report to receive copies (DMO personnel excepted!. Signature -~