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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECRNG ID #: _ M-ia>;s-ins <br />INSPECTION DATE: n4/~2/n2 INSPECTOR=S INITIALS: TAC <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />1. A site inspection of the Horton Pit was made as part of the Division's on-going 4-year inspection program. The site is <br />located 17 miles north of Fort Collins. Present during the inspection was Dale Miller, Director of the Road & Bridge <br />Department for Lorimer County. Digital photos were taken during the inspection and are attached to this report. <br />2. The Horton Gravel Pit is permitted for a total of 42 acres. Mining has been completed on approximately 22 acres or 2/3 <br />of the entire site and the operator has done a good job of reclaiming the previous disturbance. With the exception of <br />some rill & gully erosion in the northwestern portion of the reclaimed area, all slopes are stable and have been re- <br />vegetated. The grass cover on the reclaimed acreage is not adequate at this time for final bond release. The post-mining <br />land use is designated as pastureland. There is no financial warranty required as the operator is a unit of county <br />government per Rule 4.1.2(2). Prior to release of reclamation responsibility for the acres already reclaimed, the operator <br />will need to demonstrate an adequate vegetative cover and stabilization of all slopes from rill and/or gully erosion. <br />3. This inspector notes that the operator has up to five (5) years to reclaim the site, upon initiation of final reclamation. <br />4, A discussion was held over the operator's options far future mining of the undisturbed west 1/3 of the site. The <br />operator would certainly be eligible for future disturbance in this area, even in the midst of receiving a release for <br />disturbed portions reclaimed in accordance with the reclamation plan and to the satisfaction of the Division. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Dale L Miller <br />OPERATOR: Lorimer County <br />STREET: P.O.Box 1190 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Fort Collins, CO 80522 <br />cc: Carl Mount, DMG (via E-Mail) <br />Attachment <br />