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5; <br />(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-2001-088 <br />INSPECTION DATE 10-5-2001 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS SSS <br />This was apre-operation inspection conducted to verify details specified in the new 110c permit application package. <br />The site is located at the end of a ridge that is treeless. Vegetation is dominated by cheatgrass with numerous patches of <br />prickly pear cactus and some sage. Test pits excavated for the subdivision perk tests show that portions of Units 5-7 have <br />an overburden cover of approximatery 3 feet. The overburden appears to have a significant sand component. This observation <br />is supported by the rapid percolation that was reportedly experienced during the perk tests in pits that were excavated entirely <br />in overburden. There is a gradual but definite color change between the topsoil and the subsoils. The topsoil depth is estimated <br />at 4-7 inches in areas where overburden exists. The topsoil over areas with overburden is somewhat free of rock while the <br />thin veneer of topsoil in areas without overburden has a significant gravel component. <br />Underground utility lines were being installed along both sides of 35 road adjacent to the west side of the permit area. The <br />location of these utilities, plus the existing above ground poweriine poles are all below the level of the pit floor and should not <br />be adversely affected by the operation. <br />Old trash dumping areas containing cans, bottles, etc. are located along the southeast corner of the site along the rim of the <br />ridge. These areas will need to be cleaned up and removed during mining. <br />No existing permanent man-made structures were noted other than those specified in the permit application. <br />No signs of surface or groundwater were noted in the permit area. <br />The operator's representative inquired whether or not the operator could stockpile excavated material from this operation on <br />the adjacent subdivision area. He was informed that only material to be used on that subdivision could be stockpiled there. <br />All material to be used elsewhere must be stored within the permit area until it is removed. <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 3r° Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone number 970-243-6368. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Garv Rinderle <br />OPERATOR Garv Rinderle Construction. Inc. <br />STREET 542 33 Road <br />CITYISTATE~ZIP Clifton. Colorado 81520-1380 <br />cc: <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />