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ORIGINAL -PUBLIC FILE <br />(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-I98fL.ill <br />INSPECTION DATE: J-/~6/ns INSPECTOROS INITIALS: -81L_ <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />The Division conducted a monitoring inspection of the site, as part of <br />sites to be inspected during the fiscal years 2004-2005.Presnt during the <br />inspection was Mr. Jon Atwater, of Elbert County Road and Bridge. The site <br />is located approximately .5 miles south east of the city of Fondis <br />Colorado. Site was active at the time of the inspection. In August 2000, <br />the site was converted to a 112 with assistance from the Division for a <br />total of 68.7 acres permitted and 52 acres affected. Approximately 10 acres <br />previously disturbed has been reclaimed. The reclaimed slopes appeared <br />stable, and moderately vegetated, some attempt had been made to plant pine <br />trees. Because the topsoil and overburden is very sandy, operator stated <br />that it might take repeated efforts to get the required cover. <br />Approximately 10 acres appeared to have been disturbed There were a few <br />dump trucks and front-end loaders located around the pit floor area. <br />Operator had placed a berm around the side of the pit adjacent Spring <br />Branch Creek to limit any drainage from reaching the dry creek from the <br />active working areas. The post-mining plan allows the operator to daylight <br />towards the stream, after the site is reclaimed. The berm around the pit <br />was found to be in good repair. No developed channels leading to the stream <br />from the affected areas was noted. <br />The small fuel tanks stored on site were properly encapsulated, with <br />compacted berms and were a good distances from the channel. If there was a <br />spill, all flows will be towards the pit. A small amount of used concrete <br />stockpile was noted along the North West side of the permit area. All <br />topsoil and overburden stockpiles properly protected.Permit sign and <br />property markers were properly posted. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: MR. JOHN ATWATER <br />OPERATOR: ELBERT COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE <br />STREET: R09tITFAVFNUF <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: SIMI A,S'n RnR~S <br />cc: <br />Harry Posey (e-mail) <br />cc: r CE <br />r BL <br />r FS <br />r HW <br />r HMWMD (CH) <br />r <br />r sE <br />