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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M_19R-5-9n.'1 <br />INSPECTION DATE: In INSPECTORS INITIALS: R1 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />The Division conducted an inspection of the site part of sites to be inspected during the <br />fiscal years 2009-2010.Presnt during the inspection was Mr. Matt Welte of Summit Brick <br />and Tile. <br />The site is small 9.9 acre clay mine located approximately 35 miles of South West of <br />Pueblo Colorado. Access to the site is by driving to the Highway 10 exit, on I 25 south <br />(Walsenburg) exit in Huerfano County. When the site was last inspected, the operator was <br />given an option to either conduct the recommended to the operator to start reclaiming the <br />existing high walls prior to embarking along the south east side of the new active mining <br />area. Operator opted to conduct contemporaneous reclamation, in lieu of posting <br />additional warranty. <br />As requested, operator had sloped the high wall that was noted along the North and East <br />side of the active mining area, and has been exhausted of all resources. The slopes noted <br />wee 3:1 or gentler, top soiled and seeded. The active mining area along the South East <br />area, which was being drilled and for last hole at the time of the inspection had the top <br />soil stripped and some mining activity taking place. The deepest portion of the high wall <br />was approximately 4 feet deep orienting East to west. A small amount of processed clay <br />stockpiles were noted along the west side of the active mining area. Evidence of recent <br />removal of material was noted from one of the stock piles. <br />Mr. Welte stated that the material is hauled from site on as need basis by the sub- <br />contractor, who operates the site for Summit Brick and Tile. Top soil stockpiles were <br />properly marked and protected, given the nature of soil even with meager vegetation cover <br />No sign of major erosion features were noted. <br />Permit sign and boundary markers were properly placed. An old front end loader was parked <br />along the west side of the active mining area. The current warranty in the amount of <br />$19,350.0 is more than adequate to cover the cost of the current affected area, since the <br />operator had reclaimed the old high walls as recommended in the last inspection. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: MR.MATT WELTE <br />OPERATOR: SUMMMIT BRICK AND TILE <br />STREET: ED-BOX 533 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: PURR n. CX) 61002 <br />cc: r CE <br />F BL <br />F FS, <br />F HW <br />F HMWMD (CH) <br />F <br />F SE <br />F WQCD (CH) <br />F OTHER