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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1984-001 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 06/02/2009 <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 June 2, 2009 inspection was to assess the success of the <br />revegetation at Location B and determine if an acreage reduction could be approved. Kevin Smart 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. <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. The conditions observed at Site B appear to meet the requirements of the <br />approved reclamation plan. The recent request for a 10 acre acreage reduction is still under review and a decision <br />letter will be sent under separate cover along with a revised final reclamation cost estimate. <br />The drainage channel that goes through the middle of Location A, the sediment pond adjacent to Hwy 141 and the <br />natural drainage that enters the mine site from the west appeared to have significant erosion damage. Evidence of a <br />significant precipitation event that occurred within 24 hours prior to the inspection was observed. The event was <br />large enough that some sediment and water ran onto, adjacent to and over Hwy 141. Reconstruction of the sediment <br />pond with more durable material and proper culvert size and placement is required. Installation of armoring and rip- <br />rap along the channels would aid in water energy and water velocity dissipation and may reduce the chance of <br />significant future erosion that could delay future release of the site. A culvert located under Hwy 141 that feeds a <br />natural drainage was located near the outlet of the existing sediment pond. This culvert may be a good option to <br />handle some of the water that flows out of the sediment pond during significant precipitation events. This is noted <br />as a problem and Parkerson Construction, Inc. must comply with the corrective action indicated on the last page of <br />this report. <br />Various weeds were observed within the permit boundaries. None of them appeared to be noxious and this is not <br />seen as a problem due to an active weed management plan. However, this is noted as a tool to monitor progress <br />during future inspections. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the June 2, 2009 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 3`d Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone <br />no. 970-241-2042.