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• Permit No: M1983084
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 7/29/1997
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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The Division of Minerals and Geology has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance of the mining
operation with the permit and the regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Hoard. The
report notes I) Areas of successful compliance; 2) Problems and suggested corrective actions
and/or 3) Possible violations to be considered for possible enforcement action by the Mined
Land Reclamation Board. OPERATORS SHOULD READ THIS REPORT CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT MAY REQUIRE
CORRECTIVE ACTION AND/OR RESPONSES TO THE DIVISION IN ORDER TO AVOID CONSIDERATION OF
POSSIBLE ENFORCEMENT ACTION BY THE MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD.
MINE NAME: Snowstorm Placer OPERATOR: Snowstorm Sand & Gravel. LLC
COUNTY: Park MIN Gold, SDG TYPE OF OPERATION: Surface
INSPECTOR(S): Tom Schreiner
MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-83-084
INSPECTION DATE July 29 , 1997 DATE OF
COMPLAINT _
INSPECTOR'S INITIALS TAS TIME OF DAY (MILITARY) 11:30
INSPECTION TYPE CODEIII MI POST IN SP. CONTACTSIZI NO
JOINT INSP. AGENCY CODEIZJ NO REASON FOR INSP. CODEf3J IE
WEATHER CODEI4I CL, RN OP. REP. PRESENT Bernhard Free, Mike Picken paugh
1. INSPECTION TYPE CODE - [CL-IN: IL=Illegal Operation, M1=Monimring, MP=Mineral Prospect, SI=Surery-related, PR=Pre-operation]
2. POST INSPECTION CONTACTS AND JOINT INSPECTION AGENCY CODE - (CL-AG: NO=None, BL=BLM. CH=Colo. Dept. Health
CL=Land Boab, CT=Citizen; CW=Wildlife. FS=Forest Service, HW=Hwy. Dept., LG=Local Government, SE=State Engr.]
3. REASON FOR INSPECTION CODE - [CL-RS: AG=Other Agency Request, CT=Citizen Complain, IE=Normal I&E Program, HP=High Prioriry,
PY=Prioriry]
4. WEATHER CODE -[CL-W E: CL=Cloudy, CR=Clear, IN=Inclement -prevented inspection, RN=Raining, SN=Snowing,WD=Windy]
This list identifies the environmental and permit parameters inspected and gives a
categorical evaluation of each. IF PB OR PV IS INDICATED, YOU SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING
RULES AND REGULATIONS. If PV is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover
the Mined Land reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
GENERAL INSPECTION TOPICS
(AR)RECORDS N (FN)FINANCIAL WARRANTY N (RD)ROADS N
(HB)HYDROLOGIC BALANCE Y (BG)BACKFILL & GRADING N (EX)EXPLOSIVES N
(PW)PROCESSING WASTE/TAILINGS N (SF)PROCESSING FACILITIES N (TS)TOPSOIL N
(MP)GENL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE N (FW)FISH & WILDLIFE N (RV)REVEGETATION N
(SM)SIGNS AND MARKERS Y (SP)STORM WATER MGT PLAN N (SB)COMPLETE INSP N
(ES)OVERBURDEN/DEV. WASTE N (SC)EROSION/SEDIMENTATION N (RS)RECL PLAN/COMP N
(AT)ACID OR TOXIC MATERIALS N (OD)OFF-SITE DAMAGE N (ST)STIPULATIONS N
Y =Inspected and Found in Compliance PV =Inspected and Possible Violations Noted PB =Inspected and Problems Noted
N = Not Inspected NA =Not Applicable
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