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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1997-026 <br />INSPECTION DATE 8-1-02 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. <br />The Carol Ann Pit is located just east of Gypsum, Colorado on Highway 6. The Pit is a 112c permitted site with approximately <br />20 out of the 30 acres disturbed. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The sign <br />is located at the entrance to the site. Boundary markers consist of fence lines and daylighted slopes to the north. <br />Noxious and/or problematic weed infestation was observed within the affected area (Russian Knapweed and Canadian <br />Thistle). The infestation, if not controlled, will most likely hinder and/or delay successful reclamation of this site and contribute <br />to off-site spreading and establishment of these weeds. A weed control plan developed in consultation with, and approved <br />by, the appropriate local weed control authority must be submitted as a technical revision to this permit. Weed infestation is <br />noted as a problem, with the corrective action(s) and correction date specified on the last page of this report. Significant <br />progress toward control of on-site weeds must be demonstrated within three years to avoid potential Board action. A copy of <br />this report will be sent to the appropriate weed control authority for this area. <br />Irrigation water has created an exposure of groundwater in the eastern portion of the pit. B&B has dug a collection channel <br />that routes the water to the northeast corner of the pit. The operator is actively working on changing the current water <br />discharges permits to address this problem. This issue is not being listed as a problem at this time as the operator is already <br />taking corrective actions. Copies of the documentation on the issue to and from the State Engineer should be fonrrarded to <br />this office for the permit file. <br />No significant erosional features were noted on the affected areas of the site. Stormwater generated on the site is directed <br />to a gully in the central portion of the site. Silt fencing in good repair is in place to prevent sedimentation issues. All roads are <br />adequately maintained to prevent erosion. <br />The reclamation cost estimate was not recalculated as part of this inspection. The current estimate was calculated less than <br />five years ago and the operation is in compliance with the approved mine plan and reclamation plan. Therefore, the current <br />financial warranty is believed to be adequate to reclaim the site per the approved reclamation plan. <br />No other issues were observed of concern. <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 Jason Burkev <br />OPERATOR B&B Excavating. Inc. <br />STREET P.O. Box 1729 <br />CITY/STATE2IP Edwards. Colorado 81632-1729 <br />cc: <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />