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(Page 2.) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-2001-077 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 12/10/2008 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS THM <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal program established by the Colorado Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety and to assess the application to convert a 1 l Oc permit to a 112c permit that proposes to increase <br />disturbed acreage from 9.93 acres to 34.13 acres. The Piceance Pit is located approximately 17 miles west of <br />Meeker, Colorado off of Piceance Creek Road. The site is currently a 110c operation with 9.93 permitted acres. <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 at the main entrance on the south side of the gravel mine. The permit boundaries are comprised <br />of a fence that is easily identifiable around the entire perimeter of the mine. <br />The proposed area to be added to the total disturbed acreage is an increase of 24.20 acres located immediately east of <br />the currently disturbed area. The proposed area is located on a low meadow that appears to be used as an irrigated <br />pasture. The proposed area is located immediately south of the White River and west of Piceance Creek. <br />The pit is currently active but no equipment was observed working in the permit area. <br />No significant infestations of noxious or other problematic weeds were observed at any of the areas visited during <br />the inspection. <br />No problems or violations were observed during the inspection. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the December 10, 2008 inspection are included at the end of this <br />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: Ron Legper <br />OPERATOR: Rio Blanco County <br />STREET: 5702 nd Street <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Meeker, CO 81641 <br />cc: <br />? BLM <br />? FS <br />? HW <br />? HMWMD (CH) <br />X James Joy <br />X Steve Shuey, DRMS