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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1979-140 <br />INSPECTION DATE 02-14-2006 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS SSS <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This was a routine monitoring inspection conducted as part of DMG's ongoing monitoring program for permitted mines in <br />Colorado. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. <br />No significant erosional or sedimentation features were noted on or extending from the affected areas of the site. <br />Crushing and stockpiling were currently taking place on the east side of the pit with excavation from the northeast corner. The <br />highwall appears to have approximately 20 feet of gravel covered by 10 feet of overburden and topsoil. <br />The west three quarters of the north pit slope, portions of the east slope, and the west side perimeter of the pit have been <br />graded to a slope of 3H:1 V or less as approved in the reclamation plan. The north west corner of the pit floor and the regarded <br />slopes have been covered with topsoil in late 2005 (Nov: Dec.). Topsoil replacement depths appear to be 10-12 inches as <br />specified in the permit. A stormwater ditch was cut at the base of the slope todrain on-site flow to the west of the permit area. <br />Delta County was instructed to perform revegetation tasks on the topsoiled areas by mid- April. Late March might be more <br />successful in terms of vegetation success. It was also recommended that the stormwater control ditch have siltfences installed <br />to minimize loss of soil through which the ditch is cut. The ouffall of the ditch may need top be armored to prevent erosion of <br />the drainage channel outlet. <br />No significant infestations of noxious weeds were noted on site during this inspection. However, much of the areas in <br />reclamation were recently covered with topsoil. Delta County is strongly encouraged to reseed these areas in the spring of <br />2003 and perform some weed control on these slopes as necessary during the spring and summer. <br />The asphalt batch plant is not currently on site. The scrubber ponds associated with the plant are currently approximately <br />three-fourths full and the pond liners appear to be compromised in a few places and need to be replaced. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Steve Shuey at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone number 970-243-6368. <br />I $ E Contact Address <br />NAME Larrv Record <br />OPERATOR Delta County <br />STREET 501 Palmer Street Suite 227 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Delta. Colorado 81416 <br />cc: Carl Mount - DMG Denver <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />D HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WQCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />