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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1991-097 <br />INSPECTION DATE 11/21/02 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was preformed as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of Minerals ahd <br />Geology. Ouray County representative Bob Wolford was present for the inspection. The Triple R Pit is a 112c permitted site <br />within Montrose County, but operated by Ouray County. The Pit is located on the east side of Highway 550 approximately 9 <br />miles south of Montrose. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The sign is <br />located at the main access to the site. Although the sign meets the requirements of the Rule, the paint is getting faint and <br />some general maintenance is in order to prevent a future issue. Boundary markers were t-post and white PVC pipe that were <br />readily identifiable from a distance. <br />Noxious and/or problematic weed infestation was observed within the affected area. The infestation, if not controlled, will most <br />likely hinder and/or delay successful reclamation of this site and contribute to off-site spreading and establishment of these <br />weeds. The operator has been doing extensive Control for burdock on the lower portion of the undisturbed areas in Phase 1c. <br />Knapweed and Canadian Thistle were observed in the Northeast and Southeast corners of the current piton temporary slopes. <br />The infestation is light and there is moderate grass growth in the area. This issue is not being listed as a problem currently as <br />the operator has an active program that will address the issue. If control measures are not instituted or significant progress <br />towards eradication observed, this may be listed as a problem at a later time. <br />Current disturbance is confined to the area kndwn as Phase 1a. Two trucks with a loader were observed hauling stockpiled <br />materials off site. The stockpiles on site appear to be pea gravel and some river run up to 4-6 . Temporary slopes have been <br />established along the east and south of the current disturbance. These slopes will most likely stay in place until mining <br />activities are completed in Phase 2a, which is well into the future at current rates. The slopes were observed to have crested <br />wheat grass, timothy and other grasses in moderate to good density and diversity. No erosion or sedimentation issues were <br />observed on site. <br />Topsoil is being stockpiled along the western edge of Phase 2. The protective vegetation is sparse but the operator has <br />attempted to seed. Local extreme precipitation shortfalls have created undesirable conditions for any vegetation efforts. No <br />erosion issues were noted. <br />All power poles are stable and excavation is well away from the base of them. <br />No groundwater has been exposed at this time. The operator plans on staying just above the water table until absolutely <br />necessary. All storm water appears to be contained within the pit area. No evidence of offsite impactor disturbances were <br />observed. <br />This site is a county run operation and is not subjected to the same reclamation bond requirements as other operators. <br />Therefore, the bond was not reviewed. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Bob Wolford <br />OPERATOR Ourav County <br />STREET P.O. Box 456 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Ridoeway. Colorado 81432 <br />cc: <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />