2010-11-19_INSPECTION - M1994113

• Permit No: M1994113
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 11/19/2010
• Doc Name: Inspection report
• From: DRMS
• To: Pathfinder Development, Inc.
• Inspection Date: 11/3/2010
• Email Name: RCO
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]

NOV 7010
The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of tl}ii'm1,
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the to fitheo limit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME: MINE/PROSPECTING ID#: MINERAL: COUNTY:
Pathfinder Pit M-1994-113 Gravel San Miguel
INSPECTION TYPE: INSPECTOR(S): INSP. DATE: INSP. TIME:
Monitoring Bob Oswald November 3, 2010 15:00
OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION:
Pathfinder Development, Inc None 112c - Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I&E Program IT.Bondcalculationtype.CD.Desc $43,488.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP. CONTACTS: JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
None None
WEATHER: IN C 'S SIGNA SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear November 19, 2010

The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a
Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Topsoil
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: There were patches of Canada thistle on the topsoil areas, which were not being
controlled. Thistle will damage the topsoil and/or make reclamation more costly.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: CORRECTIVE ACTION: The operator must develop and submit a weed control plan, as stated in this
report, to be made part of the permit plan through a technical revision (if it is submitted promptly it can be part of the TR-5 currently
under review for no additional fee). The weed control plan must also contain a statement committing to timely and correct
implementation of the plan. This weed plan must be received by this office by the date shown at right.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 12/11/05
INSPECTION TOPIC: Topsoil
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: There are state-listed noxious weeds present on the topsoil stockpile and on the
visual berm. This is a problem for failure to employ weed control methods for state-listed noxious weed species within the permitted
area, and to reduce the spread of weeds to nearby areas as required by section 3.1.10 (6) of the rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Implement approved weed control plan and provide proof to the Division that this has been done. If a
weed control plan is not already in place, The operator shall develop a weed control and management plan in accordance with Section
3.1.10 (6) of the Rule. This plan should be developed in consultation with the county extension agency, or weed control district office
and should include specific control measures to be applied, a schedule for when control measures will be applied and a post-treatment
monitoring plan. This weed control plan shall be submitted to the Division as a Technical Revision to the approved plan with the
appropriate Technical Revision fee of $216.00 by the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 12/31/10
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