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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1978-116 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 2-7-07 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining and Safety for permitted sites. The primary reason for the inspection was a fact finding tour by <br />Division Geo-Chemist David Bird. Mr. Bird is now involved in the review of uranium mines and the Designated <br />Mining Operation appeals on these sites. Also, it provided staff an opportunity to verify the location and installation <br />of pizometers at the 4 current sites under DMO review. <br />The mine identification sign and affected azea boundary markers aze in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. <br />A prior inspection noted some minor erosional issues from a major precipitation event. The inspector notes that silt <br />fencing has been replaced with rock armor along the constructed drainage between the waste and topsoil piles. Other <br />erosion in this area was repaired as well. <br />The pizometer is located just east of the waste piles and against the rock ledge that defines the azea. One of the <br />accompanying pictures notes the black and blue cap typical of the installation of al] four wells. Cotter will be <br />submitting data from this well with the other 3 sites prior to the Board Hearing on the DMO issues. <br />At this time there is no activity on the site. No debris, ore stockpiles or fuel storage is noted at this time. <br />Mr. Bird discussed and observed the general geology and hydrology of the mine area with Mr. Williams. <br />No issues aze noted 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 cc: <br />NAME: Glen Williams <br />OPERATOR: Cotter Corporation <br />STREET: P.O. Box 700 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Nucla, CO 81424 <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ WQCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />