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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1984-001 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 07/30/2009 <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 purpose of the July 30, 2009 inspection was to discuss proposed improvements and <br />repairs to the stormwater management system. Alan Parkerson of Parkerson Construction, Inc. accompanied the <br />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 />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 <br />multiple significant precipitation events that occurred during the prior two months was observed. The events were <br />large enough to deposit sediment onto adjacent Hwy 141. <br />Reconstruction of the sediment pond with more durable material and proper culvert size and placement was <br />discussed with Alan Parkerson. Installation of armoring and rip-rap along the channels to aid in water energy and <br />water velocity dissipation was also discussed. A culvert located under Hwy 141 that feeds a natural drainage was <br />located near the outlet of the existing sediment pond. This culvert is proposed to be used to handle a greater portion <br />of the water that flows out of the sediment pond during significant precipitation events. <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 cc: <br />NAME: Alan Parkerson ? BLM <br />OPERATOR: Parkerson Construction, Inc. ? FS <br />STREET: 710 South 15th Street ? HW <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Grand Junction, CO 81501 ? HMWMD (CH) <br />? WQCD (CH) <br />? OTHER