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• Permit No: M1986061
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M$6-061
INSPECTION DATE 9120195 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS WHE
OBSERVATIONS
This complete inspection was conducted by Wally Erickson from the DMG field office in Durango. Mr. Don Gosney, Gosney & Sons
Construction, accompanied the DMG inspector through out this inspection. On 9120/95, DMG received request for release of
performance and financial warranty for 2.6 acres for completion of reclamation conducted in the Phase 1 area. The request for
warranty release shall be referenced as SI-01. This inspection is the warranty release inspection required by Rule 4.16.1151.
Mine identification sign and affected area perimeter markers were located in accordance with Rule 3.1.12. Affected area perimeter
markers are essential to ensure that mining activities remain within approved areas. All activities were within marked boundaries,
as approved in the original permit application and Technical Revision - 01 ITR-011.
TR-01, submitted 9/14/95, requested change in Post Mining Land Use IPMLUI for 2.6 acres from rangeland to livestock feeding
area and also requested revision of the permit boundary. Under TR-01, the permit boundary was modified to include 2.6 acres on
the north end of the Phase 1 area. Mr. P.L. Cugnini, landowner/operator had requested that Mr. Gosney continue the operation an
additional 2.6 acres beyond the original permit boundary to remove a small "ridge" that would otherwise result from the approved
mining and reclamation plans. Mr. Cugnini stated his request in a meeting with Mr. Gosney and DMG inspectors at the DMG office
in Durango. Mr. Cugnini stated that removal of the "ridge" would enhance the PMLU by providing additional acreage available for
ranching activities.
The 2.6 acres requested for warranty release under SI-01 was graded to a level configuration in accordance with the approved
reclamation plan. The 2.6 acre area appeared stable, no evidence of erosion was located. Vegetative cover consisted of Yellow
sweet clover, Sun flower, Rubber rabbit brush, and various grasses. Successful establishment of vegetative cover is not a condition
of SI-01 due to a change in PMLU from rangeland to livestock feeding area ITR-011. Reclamation for the 2.6 acres appeared
complete, the 2.6 acres has been reclaimed for beneficial use in accordance with the Rules and Regulations and in accordance with
the approved plan, DMG recommends approval of SI-01.
Mining activities appear to be near completion for the Phase 1 area. Approximately 200 feet of highwall has been backfilled and
graded to 3H:1 V slope. The approved reclamation states that backfilled slopes shall not be steeper than 2H:1 V. Remaining
highwalls were approximately 30 feet high and appeared stable. A drainage containment berm, located along the edge of the
downhill slope, was still under construction. When completed, the berm will temporarily detain disturbed area drainage, thereby
control erosionlsedimentation on site and ensure offsite adverse impact not occur. The outslope of the berm was being regraded
to blend with natural undisturbed slopes. The finished portion of the berm was neatly graded and blended with natural slopes,
disturbances to vegetation located at the toe of the slope had been minimized.
Mr. Gosney's efforts to beckfill highwalls to 3H:1 V rather than the allowed 2H:1 V slope configuration and construction of the
extensive containment berm ere evidence of his desire to minimize adverse impacts and return the land to beneficial use. DMG
appreciates Mr. Gosney's attention to the Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board, and his
commitment to reclamation beyond minimum requirements.
I & E Contact Address
NAME
OPERATOR
STREET
CITY/STATE/ZIP
P.L. Cugnini
P.L. Cugnini
677 3rd Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
cc: Tom Gillis, DMG
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