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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1977-711 <br />INSPECTION DATE: r1PrPmhar 5, ?n01 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />INSPECTOR=S INITIALS: AAin <br />This was a normal inspection of the mining and reclamation work being conducted at the Pikeview Quarry. At the beginning of the <br />inspection we met with Mr. Rick Paraday, Mr. Greg Francis, and Mr. B.J. Fuller who explained the general layout of the mine. They also <br />showed these inspectors a model of the planned reclamation of the north area of the pit. This area is a pre-law disturbance, but is being <br />reclaimed in conjunction with a concerned citizen group. The planned reclamation will be accomplished at a shallower slope than currently <br />exists and will contain some revegetated backfill and some rock outcrops of the Pikes Peak Granite that are stained to appear naturally <br />weathered. <br />Mr.. Greg Francis, and Mr. B.J. Fuller accompanied these inspectors on their inspection of the operation. The mining operation is well <br />marked with a sign at the entrance to the operation and the limits of the mine are apparent. <br />Our inspection began at the top of the vegetated highwall on the south end of the property. This portion of the mine is post permit, and has <br />had the benches backfilled with fine material, and they have been topsoiled and revegetated. Trees have been planted as part of the <br />revegetation process. The overall appearance of the revegetated portion of the mine is excellent. The plan for the north area should yield an <br />even more natural looking combination of slopes and cliffs. <br />We examined the active mine area from above observing the borehole spacing and sequence of mining. The mining sequence consists of <br />removing the center of a particular bench, then slabbing the remainder of the bench into the center. This enables the operator to blast the <br />final highwall without much overbreak. A shot was being loaded at the time of inspection. The operation appeared to be well planned and <br />well executed. <br />Outside the northern portion of the permit area a minor infestation of knapweed was noted. The operator indicated that they were aware of <br />the infestation, and indicated that the infestation would be treated in cooperation with the citizen group mentioned above. <br />No water was noted in the pit at the time of inspection and erosion control appeared adequate. Road maintenance and grade control appear <br />to be good. <br />No problems were noted at the time of this inspection. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Mr. Greg Francis <br />OPERATOR: Castle Concrete Company <br />STREET: PO Box 2379 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Colorado Spring; CO 80901 <br />cc: r Mr. Jim Stevens <br />F CE <br />I' BL <br />r FS <br />r HW <br />F HMWMD (CH) <br />F SE <br />F WQCD (CH)