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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M- 1987-178 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 8/30/04 INSPECTOR'S INITfALS GRM <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of <br />Minerals and Geology. The 31 Road Pit is located on a mesa terrace above the Colorado River at 31 and C %2 <br />Roads. Alan Parkerson, representative for Pazkerson Construction was present for the inspection. <br />The 31 Road Pit was active during this inspection. Excavation, screening and stockpiling were observed. <br />Excavation is primarily along the eastern edge the pit with cleanup in selected areas of the pit floor. Depending on <br />where the excavation was occurring greatly influenced dust created by the screening and stockpiling. Overall, the <br />operator appears to be doing everything possible to reduce dust. However, in some areas, loose silt was producing <br />more dust than materials from other areas of the pit. If possible, the dry silty material should be wet down better <br />prior to disturbing. <br />The operator has established an estimated 1200 feet ofreclaimed slope along the southern pit edge. Slopes appear to <br />be 3:1, topsoiled and have some vegetation. Grasses species are sparse but present. Wheatgrass and brome were <br />noted. The primary vegetation at this time is annual weeds such as kochia and Russian thistle. All slopes are stable <br />and free of erosion. No noxious weeds were noted in this azea, but elsewhere some knapweed was observed within <br />the permit azea. The operator has a weed plan that is active and new infestations will be treated this fall. It may be <br />worth the operator's time to experiment with some other grass species to see if others will do better than those <br />originally approved. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary mazkers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. <br />The sign is located at the main gate entrance. Boundaries aze delineated in a clear fashion. <br />Topsoil and overburden have been stockpiled separately and vegetation helps protect from erosional elements. <br />No stormwater, sedimentation or off-site impacts were observed. <br />The Financial Warranty was reviewed and increased in April of 2002. No significant changes are noted that would <br />indicate a review is necessary at this time. <br />No problems or issues are noted. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Once, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no.970-241-1117. <br />I & E Contact Address cc: <br />^ CE <br />NAME: Alan Parkerson ^ BL <br />OPERATOR: Parkerson Construction ^ FS <br />STREET: 710 S. 1516 Street ^ HW <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Grand Junction. CO 81501 ^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />