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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-iaBa-nai <br />INSPECTION DATE: 10/~na INSPECTOR=S INITIALS: ~_ <br />1. This inspection was conducted to inspect progress on construction of the haul road to the new east mine and <br />installation of drainage control structures along the haul road. Present during the inspection was Mr. Steve Onorofskie of <br />American Gypsum Company. <br />2. The road cut has progressed to a point slightly beyond Station #29. Culvert No. 4 (30"diameter, 120' long) has been <br />installed and was inspected. Once again, the operator has done an exemplary job of installing the culvert according to <br />grade and in alignment with the natural drainage. There was approximately 3' of compacted fill above the culvert. As in <br />the previous inspection on March 24, 2004 the operator has done a commendable job of the culvert installation. <br />3. Mr. Onorofskie mentioned that a primary objective of the road construction project is to minimize the volume of cut and <br />fill needed thereby resulting in the smallest possible "footprint" of disturbance, while at the same time providing a high <br />degree of quality construction. A second goal of the construction project is to maintain the integrity of the existing natural <br />drainages and minimize the degree of sedimentation to the drainages during construction. This inspector has noted that <br />the operator has provided a high measure of quality control during the construction so as to minimize any possible <br />sedimentation. Digital photographs of the road construction and drainage structures were taken and are attached to this <br />report. <br />4. The operator has implemented the use of lignicite as a dust suppressant on the haul road in use. Mr. Onorofski <br />indicated that the lignicite product is not only biodegradable but preferable to magnesium chloride as a dust suppressant <br />as it has virtually no potential for adverse water quality impacts. <br />5. The operator deserves consideration for a reclamation award via the Construction Material Awards Program for their <br />exemplary efforts in the haul road construction project. Unfortunately, it is too late to qualify for the 2004 awards. The <br />Division encourages the operator to apply for a reclamation award in 2005, and to request the application forms as they <br />become available. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Mr. Stephen A. Onorofskie <br />OPERATOR: American Gypsum Company <br />STREET: P.O. Box 980 <br />CTTYJSTATE/ZIP: G cu CO 87637 <br />cc: Carl Mount, DMG (via E-Mail) <br />Attachment <br />