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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1991-021 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 6/03/2009 <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. Virginia Acres is currently in final reclamation. Virginia Acres is located west of <br />30 Road approximately 3 miles east of Grand Junction, Colorado. Virginia Acres is a 17.7 acre, 112c operation. <br />Justin Aubert of United Companies accompanied the inspector during the inspection. <br />The site is inactive and currently in the final phases of reclamation. No equipment is present and no evidence of <br />recent mining related activity was observed. <br />All sloping appeared to be at the required 3H:1 V. Revegetation efforts were successful on all pond slopes except for <br />the south facing slopes at the north and northwest portion of the pond. The area located near the entrance of the pit <br />appeared to be compacted and annual weeds were the primary vegetation present. Also, a large block of concrete <br />was present and should be removed to meet the requirements of the reclamation plan. Based on the conditions <br />observed approval of a complete release is not likely until all areas that are covered by annual weeds are revegetated <br />with the approved seed mix <br />Addition of topsoil and ripping/tilling of the compacted soils to provide a better seedbed for the seed mix might <br />increase the overall success of the revegetation efforts. <br />Russian Knapweed was observed along the northeastern edge of the pond. This is not seen as a problem due to an <br />active weed management plan and is documented to be used as a tool to monitor weed management success during <br />future inspections. <br />. No erosion or offsite damage was observed. <br />In an effort to ensure the financial warranty remains adequate to reclaim this site per the requirements of the <br />approved reclamation plan, DRMS will update the reclamation cost estimate. The estimate will be forwarded to the <br />operator under separate cover. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the June 3, 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. <br />I & E Contact Address cc: <br />NAME: Justin Aubert ? BLM <br />OPERATOR: United/Oldcastle SW ? FS <br />STREET: P.O. Box 3609 ? HW <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Grand Junction. CO 81502 ? HMWMD (CH) <br />? WQCD (CH) <br />X Steve Shuey, DRMS