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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1990-094 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 3/26/2008 <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 Orchard Grove Industrial Pit is located on the east side of 23 '/ Road, 3 miles <br />west of Grand Junction, Colorado. Alan Parkerson of Parkerson Construction, Inc. accompanied the inspector <br />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 mine. The permit boundaries are <br />comprised of fences that are easily identifiable around the entire perimeter of the mine. Topsoil and overburden <br />were observed stockpiled at various locations of the mine. <br />No mining of the pit was occurring during the inspection however, there was activity at the mine. A wheeled loader <br />was on site loading trucks with gravel from stockpiles of construction material. Mining and processing of <br />construction materials has not occurred with in the last three years and the pit was full of water during the time of <br />the inspection. Other equipment observed during the inspection was a scale and scale house located in the southwest <br />corner of the permit area and the dewatering equipment located on the east side of the pit. <br />Noxious and/or problematic weed infestation was observed within the affected area. The infestation, if not <br />controlled, will most likely hinder and/or delay successful reclamation of this site and contribute to off-site <br />spreading and establishment of these weeds. Tamarisk and Russian Olive are currently not included in the existing <br />weed management plan. A weed control plan developed in consultation with, and approved by, the appropriate local <br />weed control authority must be submitted as a technical revision to this permit. Weed infestation is noted as a <br />problem, with the corrective action(s) and correction date specified on the last page of this report. Significant <br />progress toward control of on-site weeds must be demonstrated within three years to avoid potential Board action. A <br />copy of this report will be sent to the appropriate weed control authority for this area. <br />Included with this inspection report are two separate information packets that will assist with understanding of the <br />DRMS guidelines for noxious weed management. <br />Control efforts of previously observed noxious weeds such as Knapweed have been successful. The overall <br />appearance of the pit area was free of unnecessary debris and trash. No evidence of major storm water erosion was <br />observed during the inspection. <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 2000. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the March 26, 2008 inspection are included at the end of this <br />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 3`d Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone <br />no. 970-623-5596. <br />