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MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1991-104 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 6-19-06 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of <br />Minerals and Geology. The inspection was done as a matter of convenience and opportunity as the inspector was <br />visiting an adjacent site. Therefore, the permitee was not contacted prior to the visit. The Nicolas Pit is located <br />south of Cimarron on Little Cimarron Road in Gunnison County. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary mazkers are in place and incompliance with Rule 3.1.12. <br />The sign is located next to the gated entrance. Markers aze fence lines on all sides but the west which daylights <br />towards the creek bed. As part of an agreement between the adjoining permit holder, the County and landowner, a <br />stockpile of processed materials that straddles the permit boundary is to be used up by the County. After the <br />materials are used, the County will reclaim the footprint ofthe stockpile. The details of this agreement are noted in <br />the permit file. <br />No recent activity has been noted at the site. No equipment is noted on site. Some small stockpiles of materials are <br />present along with riprap materials. Slopes are 2:1 or better with no highwalls to speak off. <br />Currently, some willows and annual weeds with volunteer grasses help keep the site stable and free from erosion and <br />sedimentation issues. All stormwater appears to be contained within the pit area. <br />The inspector did note some thistle and mullein within the permit boundaries. It is also noted that there is some <br />evidence of spraying as some dead thistle in patches were observed. The presents of these noxious weeds is noted <br />for monitoring purposes only. <br />No hazazdous materials or fuels are stored on site. Mining related debris is at a minimum. <br />No problems or issues are noted at this time. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, <br />Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3`d Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no.970-241- <br />1117. <br />I & E Contact Address cc: <br /> ^ CE <br />NAME: Allen Moores ^ BL <br />OPERATOR: Gunnison County ^ FS <br />STREET: 811 Rio Grande ^ HW <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Gunnison, CO 81230 ^ HMWMD (CH) <br /> ^ WQCD (CH) <br /> ^ OTHER <br />