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PERMIT #: M-1987-151 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: DMC <br />INSPECTION DATE: July 8, 2010 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This preoperation inspection was conducted in response to the amendment application (AM I) submitted by Montrose <br />County on April 27, 2010. The inspection commenced at approximately 8:30 a.m. Spencer Ryland, Montrose County <br />Staff Engineer, was present during the inspection. Photographs are included at the end of this report to illustrate the <br />conditions observed during the inspection. <br />The Soderquist Pit is located approximately 4.5 miles south of Cimarron, and accessed by turning north off of Cimarron <br />Road approximately 3 miles from Highway 50. <br />The purpose of AM 1 is to replace 2.37 acres of undisturbed area on the north side of the permit area with 2.37 acres of <br />undisturbed area on the west side of the permit. The undisturbed northern portion to be removed from the permit is <br />densely wooded, whereas the undisturbed western portion to be added to the permit is a grass field that contains little to <br />no trees. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers were in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The <br />"Permit Boundary" signs define the affected area for the existing permit (Figures 3-4), while the area to be added is <br />marked with survey stakes (Figure 7). <br />No noxious or problematic weeds were observed during this inspection. <br />No problems or violations were noted during this inspection. <br />Inspection Contact Address <br />Spencer Ryland, Montrose County <br />Montrose County <br />P.O. Box 1289 <br />Montrose, CO <br />81402 <br />Page 2 of 4