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• Permit No: M1992017
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 2/1/2001
• Doc Name: MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 12/18/2000
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1992-017
INSPECTIOIJ DATE 12/18/00
INSPECTOR'S INITIALS WHE
The following problems IPB) and/or possible violations IPVI (and suggested corrective actions) were identified during this
inspection. The problems should be corrected by the dates given, or they will become possible violations. The possible
violations should be corrected by the dates given to reduce their severity when considered by the Mined Land Reclamation
Board. The inspector noted on the previous page should be notified of all corrective actions taken.
PROBLEMS/POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS
AND
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
CORRECTION
DATE
1. Russian knapweed, a prohibited noxious weed species, was well established Januarv 29, 2004
throughout disturbed portions of the Phase 1 b area and has invaded the PB or PV: PB
topsoil stockpile located within the Phase 1b area. Pursuant to Rule TOPICISI: RV
3.1.10(6) and approved permit conditions, the operator is required to RS , _, _
employ weed control methods. Additionally, DMG is reviewing a technical
revision to all Montrose County gravel pits which addresses weed control.
Pursuant to the DMG Weed Control Policy, dated July 17, 1998, the
operator may be given up to three years to show significant progress toward
correcting the situation prior to a Board action.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Employ the appropriate weed control methods,
required by Rule 3.1.10161 and permit conditions, to control all prohibited
noxious or pest weed species located within affected lands. Pursuant to the
DMG Weed Control Policy, the operator may have up to January 29, 2004
to show significant progress toward correcting the situation prior to a Board
action.
2. They topsoil stockpile, located in the Phase 1b area, appears to have existed June 30, 2001
for periods exceeding one year. However, the operator has failed to PB or PV: PB
establish a protective vegetative cover for the topsoil stockpile, as required TOPICISI: TS
by Rule 3.1.9(11. Deterioration and/or contamination of the stockpiled -' - -
topsoil may result from uncontrolled noxious weed invasion.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Weather permitting, by June 30, 2001, ensure that
all 1:opsoil stockpiles which have existed far periods of one year or will
ren'iain for periods beyond one year, have been graded and seeded with an
appropriate seed mix, necessary to establish an appropriate protective
vegetative cover, as required by Rule 3.1.9(1).
3.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: PB or PV:_
TOPICISI:_
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Attachment: Certificate of Service