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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1991-123 <br />INSPECTION DATE: g/11 n2 INSPECTOR=S INITIALS: MAC- <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />The inspection was conducted by Michael Cunningham of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />(Division). Bill Kobobel and Ty Thompson of Applegate Group, Inc. were also present for the inspection. The <br />Idaho Creek Resource site is located approximately 3.5 miles north of Erie, Colorado. The site is permitted for <br />65.70 acres. <br />This inspection was carried out as part of the Division's regular monitoring program. The permit sign was <br />posted at the entrance to the site and the permit boundary was clearly delineated per the requirements of Rule <br />3.1.12. The site has been mined out and reclamation was completed in 2001. The post-mining land use for the <br />site is recreation; the pit has been reclaimed to a lake. The pit slopes have been graded to 3H:1 V. The topsoil <br />has been replaced and reseeded. The vegetation around the lake is well established and contains only minor <br />amounts of annual weeds. During the inspection several species of waterfowl were observed including: snowy <br />egrets, Double-crested cormorants, Great Blue herons, and American White pelicans. In addition to recreation, <br />the site will provide valuable wildlife habitat for the local fauna. <br />The site will be eligible for release once the Operator complies with applicable Colorado water laws and <br />regulations governing injury to existing water rights. The Idaho Creek Resource pit is unlined; therefore, the <br />Operator must obtain a court approved augmentation plan from the Office of the State Engineer prior to release. <br />Mr. Kobobel indicated that he is currently in the process obtaining an augmentation plan. Once the <br />augmentation plan has been approved, the Operator may file a written notice of completion of reclamation and <br />request for release of reclamation responsibility with the Division. <br />This concluded the inspection. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Bill Kobobel <br />OPERATOR: <br />STREET: 7909 Weld County Road .5 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: I nngmont CO 8050A