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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1978-002 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 06/10/2010 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 Texas Pit is located approximately 22 miles south of Rangely, <br />Colorado off of Rio Blanco County Road 111. The site is a 110c operation. Stan Rasmussen and Clint Chappell <br />both representing Rio Blanco County were present 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 and fence lines that are easily identifiable around the entire perimeter of the mine. <br />Evidence of recent mining activity was observed within the permit area. Overall the site appeared to be in good <br />operating condition and no unnecessary trash or debris was observed within the permit boundary. The site is <br />only 3.2 acres and is near the end of the mining phase. The operator stated that the B.L.M. is planning a road <br />improvement project that will likely deplete the site of the rest of the usable construction material resource. <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 June 10, 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 d Street ? HW <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: Meeker, CO 81641 ? HMWMD (CH) <br />X Steve Shuey, DRMS