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• Permit No: M1992060
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 12/1/1999
• Doc Name: MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 11/18/1999
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINE ID ~ OR PROSPECTING ID ~ M-92-060
INSPECTION DATE 11 /18/99 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS RCO
OBSERVATIONS
This inspection was performed by the Division as follow up to verify the adequacy of the corrective actions performed by
the operator as a response to problems noted at this 110 permit. The operator was contacted about the inspection but
was not able to be present for the inspection.
The operator was to perform specific corrective actions by a deadline date, which had been extended to 10/1 /99. On
9/16/99 the operator notified the Division by letter that the corrections were completed, and the Division considered the
problems to be abated. This inspection was to verify that the corrections are, in fact, adequate. The following
observations relate to each specific task.
Corrective action ~1: The operator was required to post a permit ID sign and mark the permit boundaries, pursuant to Rule
3.1.12. The ID sign was observed posted at the entrance to the property, at the intersection of Henderson Rd and the
access road to the site. This location is appropriate, though (in view of an apparent misunderstanding explained in the next
paragraph) it is noted here that this location is not at the permit boundary.
The permit boundarv markers were not observed in the orooer locations. This permit area is for just 6.0 acres, and does
not include that area adjoining Henderson Rd. Upon leaving the site, two orange-painted posts were observed along the
east sled of Henderson Rd., which are presumed by this inspector to be two of the four recently-installed boundary markers
(incorrectly marking the NW and SW cornersl• The two other markers (for the NE and SE corners) were not observed. The
original problem of lack of boundary markers is still considered to be abated, but the operator must now install the four
markers in the orooer locations. If there are questions, please contact this office or consult the permit map. Upon orooer
permit boundarv/corner marking, please submit adequate proof to this office of such installation.
Corrective trction Jt2: The operator was to provide a Notice of material generated offsite and being imported for backfill„
pursuant to Rule 3.1.5(91• An adequate description of the material was submitted, and the problem is considered to be
abated. This problem will not recur as long as all future imported material is of the same tvoe backfilled the same wav
and the area reclaimed the same wav.
Corrective action #3: The operator was required to submit an adequate revegetation plan, since none was ever provided
at the time of permit application or issuance. The operator provided such a plan, prepared in consultation with the USDA
NRCS. The plan is adequate, and has been added to the requirements of the approved reclamation plan. This problem is
considered to be abated.
Other observations at the site during the inspection include: all stockpiled material has been removed, leaving a level pad
in the center of the permit area. Backfilling is ongoing, along the north edge of the slough which crosses the site; new
material consists of earth and concrete rubble, and the newly filled areas are greded smooth. No revegetation has occurred
yet, though some control of annual weeds Iby burning) has recently been performed.
There are no further observations, and no problems at this time. For all questions or responses to this report, please contact
this inspector at the following address or phone: 701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango CO 81301; tel [phone]
or fax [phone]. Please note that this is a new address for the Durango field office.
I & E Contact Address
NAME Tonv M. Martinez
OPERATOR Citv of Monte Vista
STREET 4 Chico Camino
CITY/STATE/ZIP Monte Vista CO 81144
cc: Tom Gillis, DMG
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