2009-10-23_INSPECTION - M2005006

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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-2005-006 INSPECTION DATE: 10-20-09 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM OBSERVATIONS This inspection was conducted as part of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) investigation of a possible disturbance outside the approved permit boundaries. The possible excursion was self reported by Moffat County. The Powder Wash No. 66 is a 112c permitted site located off County Road 66 in northern Moffat County. Marvin Moore representative for Moffat County accompanied the inspector on site. The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The sign is located at the entrance to the site where it enters the permit boundary. Permit boundaries are marked by signs that clearly state "permit boundary" and t-post that are located at key corners and along de-linear lines as needed. As reported in June of 2009 Moffat County is just beginning to develop this site. Topsoil has been stripped and stockpiled on the north end of the permit area. It appears that overburden is now being stripped and stockpiled along the east side of the disturbance area. A culvert for the drainage is installed at the south end of the drainage where the haul road crosses over. The installation appears to be adequate at this time. Moffat County contacted DRMS regarding the construction of the main access into the pit area. The plan calls for the entrance at the south end to come off of County Road 66 parallel and inside the permit boundaries and swing to the east. During construction, field personnel came directly off the road farther south which cuts across approximately 100 feet of unpermitted lands. The portion of the road off the permit boundary is 100 feet long by 30 feet wide or approximately 0.07 acres. While the disturbance is small it appears to be failure to protect areas outside the permit boundaries and a "Reason to Believe" letter will be issued. Moffat County has indicated that they will begin the amendment process as quickly as possible to bring the disturbance area into the permit which will correct the issue. At this time it appears that the issue will be scheduled for the December 9th, 2009 Mined Land Reclamation Board hearings. Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. I & E Contact Address cc: X CE: Marvin Moore NAME: Billy Mack ? BLM: OPERATOR: Moffat County Road and Bridge ? FS STREET: P.O. Box 667 ? HW CITY/STATE/ZIP: Craig, CO 81626 ? HMWMD (CH) ? WQCD (CH) ? OTHER: