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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: _~G-t990-7 l~ <br />INSPECTION DATE; ~-t~-n5 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />INSPECTOR=S INITIALS: -LDQ <br />KLS <br />This inspection was conducted to monitor Lafarge West, Ines compliance with the permit and regulations. Phil Courtney represented <br />the operator and accompanied the inspectors. <br />A sign idenfifying the operator is posted at the entrance; however, the sign does not comply with the requirements of Rule 3.1.12. <br />Lafarge must add the information to the sign that permit No. M-1990-112 was issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. <br />The permit and affected land boundaries are clearly marked. The operation is within the affected land boundary. <br />A large portion of the mined area has been graded in preparation for replacement of topsoil. Since a significant portion of the <br />earthwork has been completed the $103,925.00 financial warranty is adequate. <br />A power line and a gas line cross the permit area and the operator has taken the necessary precautions to keep the gravel extraction and <br />other operations the required distance from the utilities. <br />The inspectors observed that a small area of the total extraction area was being mined on the south side of the operation without 5rst <br />salvaging all f the topsoil. Lafarge is cautioned to be sure to salvage all topsoil prior to extraction of the gavel resource. Topsoil <br />salvage overall is satisfactory. <br />Small tamarisk plants were observed on some areas being prepared for final reclamation. Tamarisk is a State listed noxious weed, and <br />Lafarge must destroy these plants. The pemtit does not include a weed conhol plan. Lafarge must Submit a technical revision to the <br />permit Reclamation Plan to incorporate noxious weed tnanagement. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Eric Reckentine <br />OPERATOR: Lafarge West. Inc. <br />STREET: t 400 W 64th Ava <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: f7Pnver. CC7 Rn991 <br />Cc: Harry Posey- DMG via e-mail <br />