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~' • (Page 2) MINE ID # OR .PROSPECT NG ID # ~.(-q ~.{C~ INSPECTION DA'PE_ q'~~~{q INSPECTOR'S INITIALS Jc~ OBSERVATIONS NOTE: This site was inspected briefly on 7/22/99 under the impression that it was the Boone- Martin Pit (Permit M-85-206). When the configuration and size of the operation did not match that described in the permit package, the operator was required, as a compliance matter, to survey and mark the permit and disturbed areas under the belief that a significantly larger disturbance e:Kisted than was approved. When it was eventually realized that a mistake had been made in the identification of the pit, the compliance matter was vacated and this inspection eventually scheduled. This inspection was conducted in order to monitor compliance of the operation with the requirements cf State Statutes, Rules and the conditions of the permit. The site was inactive at the time of~ the inspection. Tony Sefcovic represented the operator during the inspection. An ID sign with the permit number was posted in conjunction with a sign identifying the operator as Wf~stern Mobile. The company representative was able to identify enough boundary markers for the highly irregular permit area to indicate that disturbance associated with the operation was confined to the approved permit area. There were a number of stockpiles of screened product onsite including a major stockpile of crusher fines which, while not in great demand, are still considered by the permittee as salable material suitable for fill, etc. Reportedly, sales of material from the site are periodically Rade but active excavation and processing of material has not occurred for some time. The most recent excavation in the northern part of the permit area has created a pit with several hundred feet of essentially vertical highwall some 10 to 15 feet high. Sizable topsoil stockpiles are located above the highwall in a position to possibly require relocation prior to any resumption of mining in this area. The stockpiles are largely populated with weeds but appear stable at this time. The most recently excavated pit has a pond estimated as possibly ',f acre in size in the center accompanied by a significant growth of vegetation. The extent of the vegetation and the zone of effloresce ice surrounding the pond indicates a possibility that the pond represents prolonged exposure of groundwater. Some of the efflorescence extends part way up the adjacent highwall suggesting that seepage from the highwall has contributed to the pond as well.