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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-2007-025 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 5-31-07 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal program established by the Colorado Division ofReclamation, <br />Mining and Safety for permit applications. The Whiting Pit is a proposed 112c operation being permitted by Delta <br />County. Mr. Mike Ripp and several Delta County Road and Bridge personnel were on site for the inspection. <br />The required notice had been posted at the west entrance to Phase 1. The plywood was still noted at the entrance but <br />the notice had been dislocated. Under the Rules this is not an issue. Proposed boundaries currently are fence lines <br />and other distinguishable features. The only area of concern is a small triangle of land between Phase 1 and 2 that <br />will need to marked very cleazly to prevent off site damage. <br />The area in question is a leveled off mesa top located east of the town of Delta at approximately 1900 and G Roads. <br />Vegetation is sparse and primarily cheatgrass, annual wheat grasses and some four winged saltbush. A few small <br />barrel cacti were noted as well. The azea was the site of a landing strip back in the 40's which has had an impact on <br />the area as it was graded and stripped of vegetation for sometime. <br />Within the Mining Plan text it is noted that topsoil and overburden will be stored in the existing ravine. The ravine <br />is clearly an erosional feature dedicated to the area in question only. Observations of the ravine note very flat areas <br />at the bottom that will be ideal for the storage of the is/ob with minimal impacts to the surrounding area. <br />A concrete pad and water line for a stock tank are noted on the maps and at the site. Discussions note that the <br />waterline is to be extended to the north as part of the final reclamation for the adjacent landowner. Within the <br />adequacy review, the Division will ask for clarification and documentation of the agreement between the parties. <br />Other than cheatgrass, no noxious or problematic weeds are noted at this time. <br />There appears to be no issues or problems at the site at this time. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and <br />Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3`d Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. <br />970-241-1117. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Leroy Black <br />OPERATOR: Delta County <br />STREET: 501 Palmer St. Suite 227 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Delta, CO 81416 <br /> cc: <br />X CE: MVR Resources <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ WQCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />