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ORIGINAL -PUBLIC FILE (Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: ~~-~ 9a~-ns;e INSPECTION DATE: 3Wns INSPECTOROS INITIALS: ~_ OBSERVATION The Division conducted a compliance inspection of the site at the request of the operator. The operator had been given until 2/28/05 to address some issues raised during the after the November 2004 inspection. During that inspection the Division had requested a new map of the permit area, delineating the affected acreages. The operator was also requested to clean up some of the none mine waste scattered through out the permit area. In addition operator was informed not to allow a lot of water in the pits that is more than his allowable water rights for evaporative loss. The original compliance date was January 27, 2005. Operator requested a 30-day extension, which the Division granted, because the operator plans to succeed the permit from Castle Rock, Rock. At present he is operating the mine by sub letting it from the current permit holder, Castle Rock, Rock. Since the existing warranty appears to be adequate the current disturbance, the Division granted the extension TO 2/28/05. On 2/28/05 Mr. Miner contacted the Division requesting another 30-day extension and requested a site visit to see the progress made in cleaning up the site. The operator had made significant progress to remove some of the none mine waste. The water from the wash pond was being diverted into the pit. Operator claims due to a lot of snow melt from the higher areas outside of the permit draining into their pond, they decided as a temporary measure to route it into the Western pits that have already been mined. Since the operator has a water substitute supply plan from the State Engineers Office, the temporary storage of the water in the pits does not appear to be a problem. The operator plans to reclaim that portion of the pit as soon as the permit is transferred. The operator was also informed if the wish was to limit the recalamtion liability; it will be to their advantage to place the topsoil/ overburden in areas closer to the pits, to shorten the haul distance. At present top soil/ overburden was scattered through out the active mining areas. He agreed to bring a scrapper next week to place the top soil/ overburden in two or three areas near the pits. He was also requested to place the location of these piles in the new map to be submitted. In addition, he as informed that this would be the last 30-day extension that will be granted. If the material submitted is not provided by 3/28/05, the financial warranty will be calculated based on what was observed on site. He agreed to provide the requested information on or before the due date.