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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1982-121 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 6/25/2008 <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 Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry is located 1.5 miles north of Glenwood <br />Springs, Colorado off of the frontage road North of I-70, in Garfield County. The site is a 112c operation that <br />consists of 32.8 acres. Jeff O'Connell with the Glenwood Springs BLM and Diane Delaney with Pitkin Iron <br />Corporation were present during the inspection. <br />The mine identification sign was in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The permit boundary markers were <br />not observed during the inspection. The mine plan map elevations and haul road locations are clearly within the <br />approved boundaries therefore this is not seen as a problem due to the low amount of activity at the site. <br />The pit is currently undergoing litigation with the Bureau of Land Management concerning mining rights and rights <br />to sell material from the property. The amount of activity at the site is minimal. No equipment or structures were <br />located within the permit boundary. Stockpiles of processed material were located on both the upper and lower mine <br />benches. It appeared that the mine operation was following the approved mine plan. <br />Topsoil stockpiles for the required reclamation were observed along the west end of the two quarry benches. The <br />topsoil appeared to have adequate vegetation to provide stability and protection against erosion. <br />Noxious and/or problematic weed infestation was observed within the affected area. The infestation if not controlled <br />will most likely hinder and/or delay successful reclamation of the site and contribute to off site spreading and <br />establishment of these weeds. Tamarisk, Russian Olive, Dalmatian Toadflax, Hounds Tongue and Canada Thistle <br />were all observed on site. Tamarisk and Russian Olive are currently not included in the existing weed management <br />plan. A weed control plan developed in consultation with, and approved by, the appropriate local weed control <br />authority must be submitted as a technical revision to this permit. Weed infestation is noted as a problem, with the <br />corrective action(s) and correction date specified on the last page of this report. Significant progress toward control <br />of on-site weeds must be demonstrated within three years to avoid potential Board action. <br />On site erosion was observed on the south side of the access road that leads to the upper bench. No off-site damage <br />from the erosion was observed. This is not seen as a problem but is noted to use_ as a tool for monitoring during <br />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 <br />and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone <br />no. 970.623.5596.