2008-10-27_INSPECTION - M2006039

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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-2006-039 INSPECTION DATE: 10/7/2008 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS THM OBSERVATIONS This inspection was conducted as part of the normal program established by the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The North Clear Creek Construction Materials Mine is a 110c permitted site located approximately 15 miles north of Debeque, Colorado on Clear Creek Road. Julie Justus of Chevron North America Exploration and Production was present during the inspection. The mine identification sign and permit boundary markers were in place and in compliance with rule 3.1.12. The sign is located at the main entrance to the gravel mine. Permit boundary markers were comprised of fence posts that were evenly spaced and easily identified along the perimeter permit boundary. Various pieces of heavy equipment were located within the permit area. A bulldozer was observed working the south end of the mine face. A few small stockpiles of construction material were observed at the base of the active mine face. A topsoil stockpile was observed along the northern boundary of the permit area. The permit area appeared to have approximately 60 percent of the material removed. The mining direction appeared to be moving from the north to the south. No weeds were observed within the permit area during the inspection. No problems or violations were observed during the inspection. Photos that show the conditions observed during the October 7, 2008 inspection are included at the end of this report. Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Travis Marshall at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-2042. I & E Contact Address cc: NAME: Julie Justus OPERATOR: Chevron North America E&P STREET: 760 Horizon Drive CITY/STATE/ZIP: Grand Junction, CO 81506 ^ BLM ^ FS ^ HW ^ HMWMD (CH) ^ OTHER X Steve Shuey, DRMS