Laserfiche WebLink
(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-iaaF-n~a <br />INSPECTION DATE: ro/lama INSPECTOR=S INITIALS: TAS <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />1. A site inspection of the Barnard Quarry was conducted as part of the Division's on-going 4-year inspection program. <br />The Division last inspected the site in July, 2000. Present during the inspection was Mr. Chester Barnard. <br />2. The Nolan Quarry is approximately 3.0 miles north of Lyons, Colorado. The quarry is permitted for a total of 5.6 acres. <br />The operator has posted a financial warranty of $6,100. The post-mining land use is wildlife habitat. <br />3. A permit I.D. sign was posted at the entrance to the quarry and permit boundary markers were also noted. All quarry <br />disturbances were found to be within the permit boundary. Attached is a map received as part of the January 23, 2004 <br />Annual Report which depicts the location of current disturbances at the quarry. <br />4. There are approximately 2.5 acres of active disturbance at the quarry. The operator has already backfilled, where <br />possible, various portions of the quarry with overburden. The reclamation plan specifies that disturbed slopes will be <br />regarded to a slope of 3:1. Available topsoil will then be re-spread to a depth of 6 inches. Reclaimed slopes will be re- <br />vegetated with a grass mix. The operator has been diligently working toward making the quarry operation more efficient <br />and minimizing the acreage of disturbance at any one time. Available topsoil has been stockpiled for future use during <br />reclamation. Based on the level of disturbance noted, this inspector finds that the financial warranty is adequate to <br />complete reclamation at the quarry. <br />5. A brief discussion was held concerning re-vegetation and effective methods for establishment of trees and/or shrubs at <br />the Barnard Quarry. For further information, and possible technical assistance, this inspector recommends that the <br />operator contact the following: Dr. Ed Redente -Restoration Ecology at Colorado State University (970) 491-6542; and <br />Colorado State Forestry Department (970) 491-6303. <br />6. There were no problems noted during the inspection. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Mr. Chester Barnard <br />OPERATOR: Barnard Quarries <br />STREET: PO Box 86, 245 Evans St. <br />CITY/STATEJ2IP: I yons, CO 80540 <br />cc: Carl Mount, DMG (via E-Mail) <br />