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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1977-020 <br />INSPECTION DATE:-1 1/4/2009 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS THM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining and Safety. <br />The mine identification sign was in place and in compliance with rule 3.1.12. The sign is located on the fence at the <br />main entrance on the south side of the gravel mine. <br />No active mining was observed during the inspection; however some gravel reserves remain at the site and will <br />likely be mined in the future. Various large stockpiles of material were observed within the permit boundary and an <br />area to the south of the permit boundary that is used to stockpile material for sale. <br />The east and west lakes were full of water during the inspection. All slopes appeared to be no steeper than the <br />required 3H:1 V described in the mining and reclamation plan. If mining is complete on the lakes with re-graded <br />slopes the DRMS recommends seeding these slopes to minimize potential for erosional issues. <br />Some tamarisk was observed within the permit boundary, specifically, along the shores of the east lake. The <br />tamarisk is included in the revised weed management plan. The presence of tamarisk is not seen as a problem at this <br />time but is documented in this report as a tool to monitor future weed management success. <br />No evidence of on or off site erosion was observed during the inspection. <br />No problems or possible violations were observed during the inspection. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the November 4, 2009 inspection are included at the end of this <br />report. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Travis Marshall at the Division of Reclamation, Mining <br />and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone <br />no. 970-241-2042. <br />I & E Contact Address cc: <br />NAME: Justin Aubert <br />OPERATOR: United/Oldcastle SW <br />STREET: P.O. Box 3609 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Grand Junction, CO 81502 <br />? BLM <br />? FS <br />? HW <br />? HMWMD (CH) <br />? WQCD (CH) <br />X Steve Shuey, DRMS