2009-11-30_INSPECTION - M1977324

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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M -1977 -394 INSPECTION DATE: 11 INSPECTOR ❑S INITIALS: RK— OBSERVATIONS The Division conducted a monitoring inspection of the site as part of sites to be inspected during the fiscal years 2009 -2010. Present during the inspection was Mr. Matt Welte of Summit Brick and Tile. The site is an old clay mine located approximately 66 miles North of Canon City. Site was not active at the time of the inspection. The permit area covers 280 acres with a maximum affected acres to be limited to 18 acres at a time. The current affected area was properly delineated and includes two pits. When the site was inspected in 2005 by Harry Posey and Kate Pickford, the site was found to be in compliance: with the approved permit. Approximately 10 plus acres appeared to have been affected at the time of the inspection, consisting of two separate pit areas. Overburden /growth medium was properly stockpiled and protected. The current warranty in place is $38,500.00, which is deemed adequate at this time to cover the current disturbance. Given how old the permit is, and more than likely there was some pre law affected acres within the 280 acres. If that is the acres operator should submit a new mining and reclamation maps clearly delineating these pre- law affected acres to avoid future liabilities. Pit slopes were stable and did not exceed 10 feet in height. According to Matt, the site is mined on as need basis and the current disturbance was from the time the permit was issued in 1977. Permit sign and affected acreage markers were properly placed. If operator plans to increase the current maximum affected acres at any given time, the appropriate financial warranty has to be posted and a written approval obtained from DRMS. I & E Contact Address NAME: MR. MATT WELTE OPERATOR: SUMMIT BRICK & TILE STREET: P RQX 533 CITY /STATE /ZIP: P1JEBI O. ( 61003 cc: F CE F BL F FS, F HW F HMWMD (CH) F F SE F WQCD (CH) F OTHER