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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-2009-078 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />INSPECTION DATE: 9-21-09 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety normal program <br />for review of new applications. The Gehrman Pit is a 112c application under review by Division of Reclamation <br />Mining and Safety (DRMS). Gayle Lyman, representative for Elam Construction met the inspector on site. <br />The required public notice per Rule 1.6.2(b) was observed at the Bunn Ranch Pit entrance which is the primary <br />access point for the proposed pit. A haul road will be constructed within the Bunn Ranch Pit area for moving <br />materials from the Gehrman to processing facilities at the Bunn. Currently the proposed permit boundaries are <br />delineated by fence lines that surround the area. Permanent t-posts or other means should be used to clearly <br />delineate the permit boundaries prior to any disturbance on site. <br />The site can best be described as river bottom flat lands. Elam has consulted with the Corp of Army Engineers and <br />two areas located in the southwest and northern edge of the proposed site are categorized as wetlands. Elam plans to <br />mark the areas clearly to prevent disturbance. <br />Vegetation consists of cottonwoods in all life stages with an understory of meadow and marsh grasses. While a <br />majority of trees will be removed those along the perimeter that do not present safety risk will be left. It is hoped <br />that water from the Yampa and a tributary will keep water levels favorable for long term survival. <br />No utilities were noted in the general area. The only manmade structures noted are the fences and a dike to the west <br />which is part of the Bunn Ranch water control system. No pre-existing trash or debris piles were observed. The <br />Pre-Mining Map C-1 appears to represent the current conditions. <br />The Public Comment Period should begin in the next ten days. Staff will begin a complete review of the permit <br />application as the period comes to a close. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and <br />Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. <br />970-241-1117. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Gayle Lyman <br />OPERATOR: Elam Construction <br />STREET: 556 Struthers Ave. <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Grand Junction, CO, 81501 <br /> cc: <br />X CE: Ben Langenfeld <br />? BLM: <br />? FS <br />? HW <br />? HMWMD (CH) <br />? WQCD (CH) <br />? OTHER: