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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1978-357 <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 Bradbury Pit is located immediately west of Highway 50 approximately 15 <br />miles southeast of Grand Junction, Colorado. The site is a 112c operation. Ed Settle of Grand Junction Pipe <br />Company accompanied the 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 west side of the gravel mine. The permit boundary is <br />comprised of a fence that is easily identifiable around the entire perimeter of the mine. <br />Minimal activity was observed during the inspection. A few stockpiles with processed material were observed <br />within the permit area. A truck scale was recently removed from the mine due to a lack of activity. Most of the <br />slopes within the permit area had been reclaimed to slopes that appeared to be no steeper than 3H:1 V. A high wall <br />located at the west end of the mine was the only active face observed within the permit area. No evidence of major <br />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 species to get established. Per Rule <br />3.1.10 (6), Methods of weed control shall be employed for all prohibited noxious weed species, and whenever <br />invasion of a reclaimed area by other weed species seriously threatens the continued development of the desired <br />vegetation. This is not seen as a problem due to an active weed management plan. However, this is noted as a tool <br />to monitor progress during future 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 2003. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the inspection are included at the end of this report. <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 />I & E Contact Address cc: <br />NAME: Ed Settle <br />OPERATOR: Grand Junction Pipe and Supply Co. <br />STREET: P.O. Box 1849 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Grand Junction CO 81502 <br />^ BLM <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ WQCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />X Carl Mount, DRMS <br />