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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-2007-067 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 7/16/2008 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS THM <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted at the request of the operator to determine that the corrective action described in the <br />May 19, 2008 inspection report was being conducted properly. Curtis Ryland of Marathon Oil Company was present <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 south side of the gravel mine. The permit boundaries are <br />comprised of steel pipe that are easily identifiable around the entire perimeter of the mine. <br />The only activity taking place at the time of the inspection was the relocation of the topsoil to the location described <br />in the approved Mine Plan. Various pieces of excavation equipment were on site conducting the topsoil relocation. <br />It appeared that all of the topsoil that was used for a stormwater berm around the entire permit area had been <br />relocated to the north edge of the permit boundary as indicated on the Mine Plan map. The operation appeared to be <br />in compliance with the approved Mine Plan. <br />Various plant species are beginning to get established within the permit boundary. Lupin, a desirable species, <br />appeared to be the most abundant species to establish at the site. A variety of grasses were also observed around the <br />edges of the permit area. These grasses are the result of recent hydro-seeding around the permit area. <br />No problems or possible violations were observed during the July 16, 2008 inspection. <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. 970-241-2042. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Curtis Ryland ? BLM <br />OPERATOR: Marathon Oil Company ? FS <br />STREET: 743 Horizon Court, Suite 220 ? HW <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Grand Junction, CO 81506 ? HMWMD (CH) <br /> ? WQCD (CH) <br /> ? OTHER <br /> ? OTHER