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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: hA-1979-9in <br />INSPECTION DATE: 2/9m9 INSPECTOR=S INITIALS: MAC <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />The inspection was conducted by Michael Cunningham of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and <br />Safety (Division). John Goodman of Morgan County was also present for the inspection. The Vancil Pit is <br />located approximately 6 miles northwest of Snyder, Colorado. The site is permitted for 68.70 acres. <br />The inspection of the Vancil Pit was carried out as part of the Division's regular monitoring inspection. The <br />permit sign was posted at the entrance to the site and the boundaries of the affected area were clearly delineated <br />per Rule 3.1.12. The mined material is screened and stockpiled until it can be hauled for use on the county <br />roads. Active mining is taking place near the southeast corner of the permit area. The topsoil has been stripped <br />and stockpiled near the site entrance; the stockpile is vegetated and did not show any signs of erosion. The <br />overburden is stockpiled to the west of the active mining operation; overburden is hauled into town for crushing. <br />The screener has been set up in the southeast corner of the permit area, near the active mining area. The <br />southern pit wall has been graded and vegetated; the mine access road runs along the top of the slope. <br />No problems or violations were noted during the inspection. <br />This concluded the inspection. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: John Goodman <br />OPERATOR: Morgan County <br />STREET: 17303 County Rond S <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Fort Morpon" CQ 80701