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woF coco COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY <br />; -? <br />O MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT <br />ye ? ? <br />PHONE: (303) 866-3567 <br />* 1876 * <br />The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety conducted an inspection of the mining operation noted <br />below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit and <br />applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board. <br />MINE NAME: MINE/PROSPECTING ID#: MINERAL: COUNTY: <br />CR #3 Pit M-2009-064 Gravel and Sand Grand <br />INSPECTION TYPE: INSPECTOR(S): INSP. DATE: INSP. TIME: <br />Monitoring Peter S. Hays, Tony Waldron August 19, 2010 13:00 <br />OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION: <br />Grand County Department of Road & Bridge Dan Payne 112c - Construction Regular Operation <br />REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT: <br />Normal I&E Program Complete Bond $0.00 <br />DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP. CONTAC S: JOINT INSP. AGENCY: <br />N/A None j` None <br />WEATHER: INS R'S ATURE: SIGNATURE DATE: <br />Cloudy - August 26, 2010 <br />V (/ <br />The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS <br />SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE <br />WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a <br />Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land <br />Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action. <br />INSPECTION TOPIC: Reclamation Success <br />PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The topsoil and overburden stockpiles do not have established vegetation on them <br />and are therefore susceptible to erosion. Rule 3.1.9(1) states if topsoil is not replaced into the backfill area within a time short enough to <br />avoid deteriation of the topsoil, vegetative cover or other means shall be employed so that the topsoil is protected from erosion. <br />CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall seed the stockpiles with the seed mix that was submitted as part of the approved <br />Reclamation Plan. The Operator shall demonstrate compliance by submitting seed tags, a bill of sale or photographs of seeding <br />activities. The Operator may also request a follow up inspection. <br />CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/18/10 <br />INSPECTION TOPIC: Revegetation <br />PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: There are state-listed noxious weeds present on site. This is a problem for failure to <br />employ weed control methods for state listed noxious weed species within the permitted area, and to reduce the spread of weeds to <br />nearby areas as required by section 3.1.10 (6) of the Rule. <br />CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Implement the approved weed control plan and provide proof to the Division that this has been completed. <br />CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/18/10 <br />Page 1 of 4