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James Dillie Division of Minerals and Geology Page 2 Dust Complaints: Scott Miller with the Department of Health in Grand Junction called regarding the fugitive dust issue since he had received some complaints on our Colona Pit. He inspected the site and has found that it is in compliance with the Air Emissions Dust Control Plan. As long as we comply with the Control Plan, we are not in violation of the Clean Air Act. Admittedly, the strong winds have caused some problems with surface dust. This has occurred during extreme conditions, which hopefully will subside soon. The delays that we experienced in opening the operation caused that we begin the preparations to mine during the windy season. The utmost effort was made to minimize fugitive dust caused by stripping of the topsoil and building of the berms. We were able to control the dust on all but the most extremely windy days. It was imperative that we begin operations at the Colona Pit immediately after receiving the Reclamation Permit due to a backlog of work that is reliant on the pit for gravels and asphalt. We have proceeded 1n a deliberate, organized manner to develop the property such that it could be accomplished as economically and efficient as possible. We have remained sensitive to our obligation to the Permit and the residents, and remain committed to accomplish these obligations in as timely a manner as is practical. Relocation Of Mail Boxes: The mail boxes and paper boxes were moved in order to widen Highway 550 South, which was required by the Colorado Department of Transportation. The moves were done in a timely fashion and it was thought that the boxes were reinstalled at the original height. The mail carrier came by on the two separate days that the boxes were being moved and did not have a complaint or comment about the manner in which they were being moved or reinstalled. The fact is that the location of the boxes to which we did move them is a substantial improvement from the original locations. Originally, the boxes were situated in the highway right-of-way very close to the edge of the roadway. We have moved them farther away from the edge of the road so the carrier has room to pull off the highway with a bit of a safety zone between the mailboxes and the through traffic lanes. Also, the residents no longer have to stand right on the edge of the highway in order to retrieve their mail and newspaper. It seems incredible that a paper carrier couldn't find a paper box that was moved only 15 feet from its original location. Blocking Of Becker's Access Road: For a few days, there was quite a bit of activity along the access road and at the intersection of the access road with Hwy 550 South. United Companies of Mesa County, Inc.