2010-08-11_REVISION - M2005033

• Permit No: M2005033
• IBM Index Class Name: REVISION
• Doc Date: 8/11/2010
• Doc Name: Submittal
• From: Coulson Excavating Co., Inc.
• To: DRMS
• Type & Sequence: TR1
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
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The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME:
Gardels Pit
INSPECTION TYPE:
OPERATOR:
Coulson Excavating Co., Inc.
REASON FOR-INSPECTION: '-
Normal I&E Program
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
NA
WEATHER:
Clear
MINE/PROSPECTING ID#:
M-2005-033
INSPECTOR(S):
Michael A. Cunningham
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
Dick Coulson
-BOND CALCULA-T--ION_TYPE:_
Partial Bond
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
None
nvcPF!'TnR'S SIGNATURE:
MINERAL: COUNTY:
Sand and gravel Larimer
INSP. DATE: INSP. TIME:
June 17, 2010 11:00
TYPE OF OPERATION:
112c - Construction Reguh
$291,800.00
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
None
SIGNATURE DATE:
July 6, 2010
The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN OER TO
RULES AND REGULAT ONS If COLIANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT
Possible Violation is indicated ou will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Division has no evidence that the operator has a valid well permit, substitute
water supply plan, or approved water augmentation plan for the exposed groundwater at the site. This is a problem related to 34-32.5-
116(4)(h) of the Colorado Revised Statutes and 3.1.6(1)(a) of the Construction Materials Rules and Regulations governing injury to
existing water rights.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall demonstrate that the operation is in compliance with the Office of the State Engineer,
show evidence that the operator is taking measures to bring the site into compliance with the SEO, or backfill the pits to at least two feet
above the groundwater surface by the corrective action date specified.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 4/30/11
INSPECTION TOPIC: Reclamation Success
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Failure to follow approved reclamation plan, or current reclamation plan needs to be
updated and clarified pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32.5-116 (1). The operator must follow approved reclamation plan or provide sufficient
information tc`describe or identify how the operator intends to conduct reclamation.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall submit a Technical Revision, with the required $216 revision fee, to update and clarify
the current approved reclamation plan to reflect existing and proposed activities by the corrective action datpe. The Technical Revision
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shall include a narrative addressing the unapproved pond in Cell C. In
showing the exact location of the pond, including as-built design drawings.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 7/30/10 AUG 112010
INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs & Markers DiviSio of Recla r. 93his is a
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The mine identification sign was not posted at the entrancM, e
problem for failure to post a mine identification sign as required by section 3.1.12(1) of the rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall, at the entrance of the mine site, post a sign which shall be clearly visible from the
access road with the following: the name of the operator, a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and the permit number. The operator shall submit photo documentation that a proper sign
has been posted by the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 7/23/10
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