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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-197R-nZRS(-. <br />INSPECTION DATE: S/18.1 ]n INSPECTOR=S INITIALS: _MA(- <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />The inspection was conducted by Michael Cunningham of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />(Division). Kenneth Morrison of Lincoln County was also present for the inspection. The George Ansley Pit is <br />located 16 miles east and 6 miles south of Karval, Colorado. The site is permitted for 9.5 acres and the post- <br />mining land use is general agriculture. <br />-L-1 <br />The pP l* sign 1Y as posted at the wLL,L Lww to the Jlte and the affected area was clearly delmeated per Rule <br />3.1.12. Mining operations are currently taking place in the southeast corner of the permit area; the Operator has <br />nearly mined out the entire permit area. The Operator anticipates submitting a conversion application to change <br />the site from a 110c to a 112c Reclamation Permit. Topsoil has been salvaged and stockpiled in the southwest <br />corner of the site; the stockpile is stable and did not show any signs of erosion. The east, west, north, and <br />portions of the south pit walls have been graded. <br />During a previous inspection conducted on February 3, 2000 it was noted that stormwater runoff was eroding <br />the southern pit wall. The Operator filed Technical Revision -01 (TR-01) to address stormwater management. <br />The TR-01 revised the Reclamation Plan to allow for resloping of the southern pit wall. The southern pit wall <br />was stable at the time of the inspection and did not show any signs of erosion. The land to the south of the pit <br />slopes gently towards the pit and a natural wash directs stormwater runoff to the southwest corner of the pit. <br />Presently there is no vegetation on the pit slopes, which makes them susceptible to erosion if a precipitation <br />event occurs. The Operator should closely monitor the southwest corner of the pit for erosion. If erosion is <br />0 <br />detected, a Technical Revision may be required to address the long term management of stormwater. <br />Field bindweed was noted on the west pit slope during the course of the inspection. Field bindweed is listed on <br />the Colorado Noxious Weed List; the presence of this noxious weed species requires implementation of weed <br />control methods pursuant to Rule 3.1.10(6). Please see Page 3 of this report for the required corrective action. <br />This concluded the inspection. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Kenneth Morrison <br />OPERATOR: Lincoln County <br />STREET: P_O- Rox 39 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Htjqc)(-0 80891