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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1984-001 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 7/22/2008 <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 Surface Rock Pit is located off of Highway 141 approximately 15 miles south <br />of Whitewater, Colorado. The Surface Rock Pit is a split phase pit that consists of two separate locations that are <br />approximately 2 miles apart. The purpose of the July 22, 2008 inspection was to assess the success of the <br />revegetation at Location B and determine if a partial release could be approved. Janet Pritchett of Parkerson <br />Construction, Inc. accompanied the inspector 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 signs are located on a post at the main entrance to both locations. The permit boundaries are comprised of <br />fences and geological barriers that are easily identifiable. Topsoil and overburden were observed stockpiled at <br />various locations of the mine. <br />Location A is currently active and Location B is in final reclamation. The focus of the excavation at Location A has <br />been the removal of boulders on an "as needed" basis. A few stockpiles of unprocessed product and boulders were <br />located around the pit. No excavation or processing equipment was located at either location. <br />The most recent revegetation efforts were conducted in the fall of 2007. The overall revegetation success at <br />Location B appeared to be substantial. However, the Division recommends that one more growing season pass <br />before requesting another release of Location B to insure that adequate long term vegetation is established. <br />The drainage channel along the north edge of Location A appeared to have moderate erosion damage along the <br />bottom of the channel. Installation of armoring or rip-rap may prevent further erosion that could delay future release <br />of the site. <br />Various weeds were observed within the permit boundaries. Bull Thistle and Hoary Cress was observed at Location <br />B. This is not seen as a problem due to an active weed management plan. However, this is noted as a tool to monitor <br />progress during future inspections. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the July 22, 2008 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. <br />I & E Contact Address cc: <br />NAME: Alan Parkerson <br />OPERATOR: Parkerson Construction, Inc. <br />STREET: 710 South 15`h Street <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Grand Junction, CO 81501 <br />? BLM <br />? FS <br />? HW <br />? HMWMD (CH) <br />? WQCD (CH) <br />? OTHER