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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1977-057 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 10-21-09 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety normal monitoring <br />program. The Fedinec Pit is a 110c permitted site located southeast of Craig, Colorado of State Road 394. Pioneer Sand <br />Company representative Shane Ridnour accompanied the inspector on site. <br />The mine identification sign is usually posted at the entrance of the permit location. The post was there but he sign has been <br />removed by wind or cattle. The lack of a sign is not considered a problem with a corrective action. However, the sign should <br />be reposted. Affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. Permit boundaries are <br />marked by t-posts and geological features that are easily identifiable. <br />Annual and perennial vegetation suggest that there has been very little or no activity on site recently. A review of Annual <br />Reports suggests that there has been no activity for at least the last 5 years. This would be a possible violation of Rule 3.1.3. <br />Although the site is noted as being intermittent, there is a requirement to maintain the site annually. However, discussions <br />with the operator note that maintenance and other activities have been done in that time period. The operator should note <br />all activities on site in future Annual Reports to ensure compliance with reclamation time limit rules. The inspector is <br />requesting documentation from the operator for the file to show activities on site during the last 5 years. The lack of proper <br />activity reporting is noted at the end of this report as a problem with a corrective action and date of compliance. <br />Overall the site appears stable. No off site erosion or sedimentation issues were observed. Some minor riling and gulling was <br />noted in the interior of the site but not of any concern at this time. Highwalls are approximately 20 feet in height and 30 feet <br />in length. No materials appear to have been pushed outside the permit area. At this time two benches will have to be <br />reclaimed to one unless addressed through a technical revision. No fuels or other hazardous materials were noted. <br />Topsoil at the site is very minimal. No reclamation is noted at this time. Vegetation is volunteer in nature. Wheat and other <br />native grasses, rabbit brush and sage were noted. Evidence of grazing and the presents of cattle were noted which could <br />hinder reclamation in the future. Also noted was what appears to be Bull Thistle and Hounds Tongue which are noxious <br />weeds. Mr. Ridnour noted that the normal program is to spray annually but it did not occur this year. The inspector will not <br />note the weed issue as a problem at this time. However it is noted in the file that weed control is an issue to be monitored. If <br />the problem persists the issue will be turned into a problem with a required Technical Revision and spraying requirements. It <br />is important to note that no release of the site can occur unless the weed problem is adequately addressed to show long term <br />control has been done. <br />A bond recalculation was done in 2006. Based on the minimal work done in the current time frame the bond appears to be <br />adequate to reclaim the site at this time. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, <br />Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Joe Kraig <br />OPERATOR: Pioneer Sand Company <br />STREET: P.O. Box 7650 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Colorado Springs, CO 80933 <br />cc: <br />0 CE <br />M BLM: <br />p FS <br />Ed HW <br />p HMWMD (CH) <br />p WQCD (CH) <br />0 OTHER: