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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-2002-1 10 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 5/20/2008 <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 BLM Burnt Shale Pit is located 20 miles north of Loma, Colorado off of <br />Highway 139. The site is a 110c operation that consists of 3.27 acres. <br />The mine identification sign was located at the entrance to the site. The permit boundary markers were not identified <br />during the inspection. Per Rule 3.1.12(2), the boundaries of the affected area will be marked by monument or other <br />markers that are clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries. Please provide this office with photo <br />documentation that demonstrates permit boundary markers are in place no later than July 21, 2008. <br />The pit is currently active. The Annual Report indicated that only 350 tons of material was removed in 2007. A <br />screen was the only piece equipment staged at the site. A stockpile of gravel was observed on the pit floor near the <br />entrance to the site. It appeared that minimal activity occurred at the site and material is mined on an as needed basis. <br />Various weeds were observed within the permit boundaries. Hoary Cress was observed within the permit boundary <br />along the fence that parallels the highway. This is not seen as a problem due to an active weed management plan. <br />However, this is noted as a tool to monitor progress during future inspections. <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 and <br />Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. <br />970-623-5596. <br />I & E Contact Address cc: <br />NAME: Jason Smith ? BLM <br />OPERATOR: Colorado Division of Highways ? FS <br />STREET: 222 South 6"' Street, Room 317 ? HW <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Grand Junction, CO 81501 ? HMWMD (CH) <br />? WQCD (CH) <br />? OTHER <br />X Carl Mount, DRMS