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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1979-089 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 3/13/2008 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS THM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The 23 Road Pit is located 3 miles west of Grand Junction, Colorado off of River <br />Road. The site is a 112c operation. Ed Settle of Grand Junction Pipe and Supply Company accompanied the <br />inspector during the inspection. <br />The mine identification sign and the affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with rule 3.1.12. <br />The sign is located on a post at the main entrance on the North side of the gravel mine. The permit boundaries are <br />comprised of fences and markers that are easily identifiable around the entire perimeter of the mine. <br />The pit is currently active along with an office and manufacturing building, pipe storage yard, concrete plant, heavy <br />equipment storage and construction material stockpiling. Various pieces of heavy equipment were observed working <br />within the permit area. The concrete plant was operating during the inspection. Stockpiles of various construction <br />materials were observed around the permit area. Most of the slopes within the permit area had been reclaimed to <br />slopes that appeared to be no steeper than 3H:1 V except where active backfilling was occurring. No evidence of <br />major storm water erosion was observed during the inspection. <br />Various weeds were observed within the permit boundaries. Tamarisk was observed within the permit area; <br />Tamarisk is listed as a noxious weed and will hinder the ability of native plant. Per Rule 3.1.10 (6), Methods of <br />weed control shall be employed for all prohibited noxious weed species, and whenever invasion of a reclaimed area <br />by other weed species seriously threatens the continued development of the desired vegetation. This is not seen as a <br />problem due to an active weed management plan. However, this is noted as a tool to monitor progress during future <br />inspections. <br />In an effort to ensure the financial warranty remains adequate to reclaim this site per the requirements of the <br />approved reclamation plan, DRMS will update the reclamation cost estimate. The estimate will be forwarded to the <br />operator under separate cover. The last bond calculation was done in 2002. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the inspection are included at the end of this report. <br />No problems or violations were noted or observed during the March 13, 2008 inspection. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Travis Marshall at the Division of Reclamation, Mining <br />and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone <br />no. 970-623-5596. <br />