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PERMIT #: M-2006-060 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: PSH <br />INSPECTION DATE: July 20, 2010 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />The BLM West Gravel Pit, File No. M-2006-060, was inspected by Peter Hays with the Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) as part of the Division's monitoring inspection program. Mr. Andy <br />Norris with Jackson County Road and Bridge was on site during the inspection. <br />The BLM West Gravel Pit is located 9 mile south of Walden, Colorado in Jackson County. The pit was last <br />inspected by the Division on August 9, 2006 as a pre-operational inspection. <br />The first phase boundary markers and fence were GPS surveyed with a Trimble Geo XT by the Division. A <br />map indicating the result of the GPS survey is attached. <br />The following are general and itemized observations from the Division's inspection. <br />(MP) Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan: <br />The BLM West Gravel Pit is an active 112c sand and gravel operation, permitted for 83 acres of disturbance. <br />The permit was issued by the Division on December 19, 2006. The site was last mined in 2008 according to <br />Mr. Norris. A large stockpile of material was located in the north end of the first phase of the site. Mining and <br />processing of material is not expected to occur for another 3-4 years. The stockpiled material is used as needed <br />for the county roads in the area. The mining disturbance at the site consisted of an eight foot deep excavation in <br />the middle of the first phase. Mining is occurring from north to south. Mining will continue north after the first <br />phase is complete. No water was observed in the pit floor. No fuel was stored on site. The required 100 foot <br />offset from the power lines was observed during the inspection. <br />(RS) Reclamation Success: <br />The approved post mine land use is rangeland. No reclamation activities have occurred at the site. A well- <br />vegetated stockpile of topsoil was located along the eastern fence line. All available topsoil has been removed <br />from the first phase. No noxious weeds or evidence of erosion were observed during the inspection. <br />(SMSigns and Markers: <br />An entrance sign was posted and permit boundary markers were observed as required by Rule 3.1.12. <br />No problems were noted during the inspection. <br />Inspection Contact Address <br />Andy Norris <br />Jackson County Road and Bridge <br />188 Grant St. <br />P.O. Box 488 <br />Walden, Colorado 80480 <br />Cc: Tony Waldron; Division <br />Enclosure: GPS Map <br />Page 2 of 3