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<br /> <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1990-021 <br />INSPECTION DATE 2-07-02 <br />(Page 2) <br />OBSERVATIONS <br /> <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. <br />The Virginia Acres Pit is a 112c permit located in Grand Junction, Colorado. The inspector was accompanied by operator's <br />representative, Rick Johnson. This site is now mined out and in the reclamation phase. No new disturbances were noted at <br />the site during the inspection. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. <br />The site is surrounded with a chain link fencing with a large sign clearly displayed at the entrance. <br />No significant erosional features were noted on the affected areas of the site. Slopes into the pond area are stable. The slopes <br />appear to be 3:1 with one area at 5:1. All storm water appears to be contained on site and no off site damage was noted. <br />The vegetation on site is sparse. Some rice grass, rabbitbrush, russian olive and tamarisk were observed, primarily along the <br />pond banks and in the southwest of the permitted area. The operator plans to get a noxious weed infestation (knapweed) <br />under better control before a major part of revegetation work begins. There is an active program for eradication under way <br />and evidence to support some success. <br />The reclamation cost estimate was not recalculated as part of this inspection. The current estimate was recalculated less than <br />three years ago and the operation is in compliance with the approved mine plan and reclamation plan. Therefore, the current <br />financial warranty is believed to be adequate to reclaim the site per the approved reclamation plan. <br />A problem of imported overburden materials was noted in the last inspection. The observed materials of that concern have <br />been removed from the site. No other issues or concerns were noted at his 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 3rtl Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. <br />I& E Contact Address <br />NAME Rick Johnson <br />OPERATOR United Companies, Inc. <br />STREET P.O. Box 3609 <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 />