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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1977-136 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 02/17/2010 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: THM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division <br />of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The Prather Pit is located 14 miles southeast of Meeker, Colorado off of <br />RBC Road No. 8. The site is a 112c operation. Scott Nielson and Clint Chappell both representing Rio Blanco <br />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 />Evidence of recent mining activity was observed during the inspection at the northwest portion of the permit <br />area. The site was covered with approximately 1 to 2 feet of snow during the inspection therefore evaluation of <br />revegetative success was not possible during the inspection. <br />Topsoil stock piles were observed at the base of the re-graded slope located at the north east corner of the pit <br />floor. Some vegetation was observed on the topsoil stockpiles. <br />Interim reclamation was observed along the southeastern working face of the gravel mine, the completed <br />reclamation included established final grade. <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 3rd 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 ? FS <br />STREET: 5702 nd Street ? HW <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Meeker, CO 81641 ? HMWMD (CH) <br />X Steve Shuey, DRMS