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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: ~~fII.i1.Z- INSPECTION DATE: n.-tabard, 9nns INSPECTOR=S INITIALS: A IW OBSERVATIONS This was a possible illegal site inspection conducted by Tony Waldron of DMG. The site is located approximately 22 miles southwest of Pritchett, Colorado near the intersection of Baca County Roads 3 & P in the south part of Section 9 or the north part of section 16, Township 33 S, Range 50 West of the bah P.M. in Baca County, Colorado. The mining area was situated along a sandstone outcrop in an otherwise gently sloping section of rangeland in an area where more level terrain gives way to deeply dissected canyons as you go further south and west. The outcrop is not very large and the operator was mining dimensional sandstone by removing overburden to expose large layered slabs of sandstone. These exposed areas were then cut into approximately 2 foot by 3 foot patterns 3 or 4 inches deep using a small rubber tire mounted circular saw. These slabs were then dislodged using pry bars and a small skid steer with dual forks on the front, followed by stacking on pallets for shipping. The entire working area encompassed approximafely 4 acres. The inspector was informed That historic mining had occurred in this area and there was a short highwall approximately 100 feet long by 5-6 feet high that did appear to be historic in nature. The present mining was occurring just south of this highwall, however, overburden and waste sandstone material was scattered around the perimeter of the active site. The foreman on site directed the inspector to the landowners, Ray and Stephanie Sikes, residence to obtain information about any permitting that may have occurred prior to engaging in the mining operation. Mrs. Sikes informed the inspector that they had been told (by their attorney, local authorities or someone) that they did not need to get a permit to remove the sandstone if the disturbance remained below 5 acres. The inspector informed Mrs. Sikes that they had likely been misinformed about permitting requirements and that our office would be sending out a Reason to Believe letter and citing a possible violation for mining without a permit. Therefore, a possible violation is being cited and is included on page three of this inspection report. I & E Contact Address NAME: Rav and Steohanie Sikes OPERATOR: _ Sams _ STREET: 1495 Cnrint~@onri CJ CITY/STATE/ZIP: Fritcht~tt CC) Rtn64 cr. r CE r BL r FS r HW r HMWMD (CH) r SE r WOCD (CH) r OTHER