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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1984-097 <br />INSPECTION DATE 6/15/06 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS RCO <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was performed by the Division as part of its monitoring of Construction Materials 112c permits. The operator <br />was contacted about the scheduled inspection. The operator's representatives named on page one were present during the <br />inspection. The site was not active at the time of the inspection. A loader and stacker were present in the pit. <br />The required per it ID sign was posted at the gate along the entrance road near the highway. The 4 permit boundary corners <br />were marked in their correct locations. The corners are fairly far apart and are difficult to see. Placing additional markers at <br />shorter distances apart along the boundaries was discussed as a good idea to help keep the operation a proper distance inside <br />the boundary. There is no problem under this topic, but the operator is encouraged to place the additional markers to help <br />prevent a problem. (Use of the abundant boulders onsite were identified as one possible method to mark the boundary.) <br />The topsoil is stripped prior to mining. The oldest stockpile is in the NW corner, It was noted during the last inspection that <br />there was an infestation of Canada thistle on it. The operator has nearly eliminated the thistle, though there was a small area of <br />it noted on the E side of the pile. The operator must continue to monitor and treat this weed. (An additional small area of <br />Canada thistle was noted near the base of the ramp road down into the pit. This patch must also be controlled.) <br />Newer topsoil stockpiling was noted along the SE edge of Phase 2. It is very close to the boundary (another reason to more <br />clearly mark the boundary), The operator must ensure that it does not slough outside the boundary, even if that means moving <br />it a short distance to the west. Future topsoil stockpiling must be located such that no offsite damage occurs, including during <br />topsoil replacement. <br />The pit slope along the NE boundary of Phase 2 has been graded, topsoiled, and seeded. <br />There are several stockpiles of product in the pit presently, sufficient to last for a few seasons. Future excavation will extend <br />the pit toward the south, mainly within Phase 2. The pitrun does not have a good amount of binder for use on county roads. <br />This lack is being corrected by mixing it with small amounts of earth from the county landfill. If the operator wishes to bring <br />large amounts of this material onsite, the permit must be revised to reflect this change. <br />There was no fuel or other fluid stored at the site, no contamination, and no debris.The site is kept neat and orderly. <br />No further items were observed during the inspection. Responses to this inspection report should be directed to the Division of <br />Minerals and Geology, 701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, Colorado 81301, Attn: Bob Oswald; phone no.970-247-5193. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME <br />OPERATOR <br />STREET <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP <br />Les Cahill <br />Mineral Countv <br />PO Box 70 <br />Creede CO 81130 <br />cc: David Berry, DMG <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />cc: USFS, 13308 W Hwy 160, Del Norte CO 81132 <br />