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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1981-243 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS THM <br />INSPECTION DATE: 11 /23/2009 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The South Fruita Pit is located approximately 1.5 miles south of Fruita, Colorado <br />off of Highway 340. The site is a 112c operation. Ed Settle of Grand Junction Pipe and Supply Company <br />accompanied the inspector during the inspection. <br />The mine identification sign and boundary markers were in place and in compliance with rule 3.1.12. The sign is <br />located on a post at the main entrance on the north and west side of the gravel mine. <br />The mine was active at the time of the inspection. Stockpiles of various sizes of sand and gravel were observed in <br />Phases V and VI. A loader was observed clearing weeds in the stockpile/processing area of Phase V. No active <br />mining was observed during the inspection. The most recent mining activity appeared to be along the western <br />shoreline of the pond located in Phase VI. Evidence of steep slopes was observed along the western shoreline of the <br />pond located in Phase VI. <br />i <br />All final grading and earthwork has been completed in Phase I as well as some of the revegetation. The revegetation <br />observed in Phase I consisted of some perennial grasses and Rubber Rabbit brush. Tamarisk and Russian olive were <br />observed around the perimeter of the Phase I pond. According to DRMS records the pond slope reclamation of <br />Phase I was completed and reseeded in 1999, therefore the reclamation is considered "Grandfathered" and exempt <br />from tamarisk and Russian olive control as governed by the Division. The Division does recommend that the <br />operator attempt to control the spread of tamarisk and Russian olive to minimize infestation of areas that are not <br />exempt from control. The stockpile location in Phase I has not yet been revegetated and a few small stockpiles of <br />material were observed during the inspection. A large area located in Phase VI to the west of the north entrance has <br />backfilled and is used as an irrigated field. All reclaimed slopes appear to be no steeper than the required <br />I3H:1V. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the November 23, 2009 inspection are included at the end of this <br />Ireport. <br />In an effort to ensure the financial warranty remains adequate to reclaim this site per the requirements of the <br />approved reclamation plan, DRMS will update the reclamation cost estimate. The estimate will be forwarded to <br />the operator under separate cover. <br />No offsite damage or erosion was observed during the inspection. <br />i <br />No problems or Possible Violations were observed during the inspection. <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 3`d Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone <br />no. 970-623-5596.