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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: U-1920-191 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 1.497.410 INSPECTOR=S INITIALS: -MAC <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />The inspection was conducted by Michael Cunningham of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />(Division). Greg Nelson of Weld County was also present for the inspection. The Pierce Pit is located <br />approximately 2 miles north east of Pierce, Colorado. The site is permitted for 56.50 acres and the post-mining <br />land use is wildlife habitat. <br />The permit sign was posted at the entrance to the site and the affected area was clearly delineated per Rule <br />3.1.12. No mining was taking place at the time of the inspection. According to the Operator, the site has not <br />been mined since 2006. However, the site has remained active through the regular removal of product from <br />stockpiles. The Operator should be aware that all reclamation must be completed within 5 years from the date <br />mining ceases and reclamation commences as required by Rule 3.1.3. <br />The pit slopes in the northern half of the sib e have been reclaimed to 3H:1 V or flatter. The topsoil has been <br />replaced and vegetated. A stand of cottonwoods has volunteered at the north end of the site and will provide <br />valuable habitat for wildlife. The remaining reclamation at the site includes: <br />1. Replacing topsoil on southern pit slopes. <br />2. Revegetating southern pit slopes. <br />3. Grading and revegetating portions of the pit floor. <br />This concluded the inspection. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Greg Nelson <br />OPERATOR: - _Weld County <br />STREET: 1111 H Street <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Greeley Cn ROA39