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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1985-170 <br />INSPECTION DATE 5/9/02 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. <br />The BLM Burnt Shale Pit is a 110c sand and gravel pit located on Highway 139, approximately 21 miles north of Loma, <br />Colorado. Approximately 3.3 acres are permitted of which 2 are disturbed. The site is used by CDOT for materials in road <br />repair projects for the area. The weather was clear. Mr. Rex Goodrich from CDOT accompanied the inspector to the site. <br />The affected area boundary markers were not observed and must be installed per the requirements of Rule 3.1.12 (2) that <br />state; The boundaries of the affected area will be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly visible and adequate <br />to delineate such boundaries. The tack of boundary markers is noted as a problem with the corrective action(s) and correction <br />date specified on the last page of this report. The inspector noted a grade stake marker in the northeast corner but nowhere <br />else. Steel t-posts, painted orange, may help prevent disturbance outside the permitted area and a violation. <br />No significant infestations of noxious or other problematic weeds were noted on site during this inspection. Several areas are <br />actually being reclaimed naturally along the northern edge of the permit. Rabbitbrush and sage are noted as the predominate <br />invading species. <br />All storm water appears to be contained on site. No erosional features were noted. <br />The Mining Plan calls for benching or terracing of the materials from the hill side. It appears that there are 2 minor benches <br />and materials are being moved to a grizzly /screen. No major issues are noted. The largest highwall appeared to be <br />approximately 25-30 feet in height. <br />Site disturbance and working are not conducive to any large scale reclamation until the site is mined out. <br />No other issues of concern were noted at this time. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Rex Goodrich <br />OPERATOR CDOT <br />STREET Reoion 3. 222 S. 6"', Rm 317 <br />CITY/STATE2IP Grand Junction. CO 81501 <br />cc: <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />