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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1981-043 <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 N of Douglas Pass site is located 30 miles north of Loma, Colorado off of <br />Highway 139. The site is a 110c operation that consists of 9.59 acres. <br />The mine identification sign and permit boundary markers were in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The <br />mine identification sign was located at the entrance to the site. <br />The pit is currently active. The Annual Report indicated that only 0 tons of material was removed in 2007. No <br />equipment was staged at the site. A stockpile of gravel was observed on the pit floor near the entrance to the site. It <br />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. Tamarisk and Russian Olive were observed within the <br />permit area; both Tamarisk and Russian Olive are listed as a noxious weed and will hinder the ability of native plant <br />species to get established which may delay the release of the N of Douglas Pass site. 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 by <br />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 />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`h Street, Room 317 ? HW <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Grand Junction. CO 81501 ? HMWMD (CH) <br />? WQCD (CH) <br />? OTHER <br />X Carl Mount, DRMS