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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M- 1977 -136 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 02/17/2010 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: THM <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division <br />of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The Richard Bachman Pit is located 5.5 miles southeast of Meeker, <br />Colorado off of RBC Road No. 8. The site is a 112c operation. Scott Nielson and Clint Chappell both <br />representing Rio Blanco County accompanied the inspector(s) during the inspection. <br />The mine identification sign and the affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with rule <br />3.1.12. The sign is located on a post at the main entrance of the gravel mine. The permit boundaries are <br />comprised of fence posts that are easily identifiable around the entire perimeter of the mine. <br />The mine is active, however, due to the snow cover that existed no mining activities were observed during the <br />inspection. Various stockpiles of material were observed on the pit floor. The majority of the permit area <br />appeared to be disturbed. The conditions observed during the inspection are consistent to the conditions <br />described in the July 10, 2009 annual report. <br />The site was covered with approximately 6 to 12 inches of snow during the inspection therefore evaluation of <br />revegetative success was not possible during the inspection. Topsoil stock piles were observed at the top and <br />adjacent to the east slope of the permit area. <br />No evidence of erosion or off site damage was observed during the inspection. <br />Photos that show the conditions observed during the inspection are included at the end of this report. <br />No problems or violations were noted or observed during the February 17, 2010 inspection. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Travis Marshall at the Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3 rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado <br />81501, phone no. 970 - 241 -2042. <br />I & E Contact Address cc: <br />NAME: David P. Morlan ❑ BLM <br />OPERATOR: Rio Blanco County <br />STREET: 570 2 nd Street <br />CITY /STATE /ZIP: Meeker, CO 81641 <br />❑ FS <br />❑ HW <br />❑ HMWMD (CH) <br />X Steve Shuey, DRMS <br />