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(Page 21 <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1986-165 <br />INSPECTION DATE 8/29!02 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS RCO <br />This inspection was performed by the Division as part of its monitoring of Construction Materials 110 In-stream permits. <br />The operator was contacted about the inspection, and the operator's representative named on page one was present <br />throughout the inspection. <br />The operator posted a new permit ID sign at the entrance gate during the inspection. Boundary markers were observed <br />at the northern (upstream) boundary corners. The operation is approved for removing sand from the in-channel bar during <br />times of low flow. The bar is contained entirely in the permit area, and there is no evidence of extraction activity outside <br />the boundary. <br />The site has not changed significantly since the last inspection (7/20/001, except that the former thistle infestation is now <br />nearly gone. The operator has been monitoring and treating the thistles regularly and very few live plants still exist on the <br />site. The operator is commended for taking care of this, but is advised to continue to watch the site for future noxious <br />weed presence. <br />The site was not active at the time of the inspection. There were no sand stockpiles or pieces of equipment onsite. There <br />was no debris or contamination. The river level was about 1 or 2 feet below the surface of the sand bar. One vehicle ramp <br />down to the bar is present. Banks are fairly stable, though livestock have impacted the banks somewhat. The operator <br />is reminded that at the time of revegetation, the site should be closed to livestock until the Division agrees that vegetation <br />is adequately established. <br />No reclamation has occurred. The bond was recalculated in September 2000, and was increased to 54,278. The bond <br />is not due for review for two more years, but is felt at this time to be sufficient to perform the required reclamation. <br />Reclamation includes ripping and grading the road and staging area, revegetation of all disturbed areas, and mobilizing <br />equipment from Durango. <br />There were no additional items observed or discussed. No problems exist at this time. All responses or questions about <br />this inspection report should be directed to this inspector at the Division's Durango Field Office. The address is: Division <br />of Minerals and Geology, 701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, Colorado 81301; telephone 970/247-5193, or fax <br />970/247-5104. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME <br />OPERATOR <br />STREET <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP <br />David Dillon <br />Sandco.lnc. <br />P.0. Box 4440 <br />Durango, CO 81302 <br />cc: Tom Gillis, DMG <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD ICHI <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CHI <br />^ OTHER <br />I, Bob Oswald, certify that on the signature date shown on page one, I deposited a true and complete copy of this entire <br />inspection report in the United States mail, first class postage paid, to the operator of record for this site at the address <br />indicated, and to those others designated in this reporc to receive copies (DMG person~n jel~exc~ep~te~d~l.~~ ~~ <br />Signature <br />