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PERMIT #: M-1994-113 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: RCO <br />INSPECTION DATE: November 3, 2010 <br />marked in a visible and durable manner, and that onsite equipment operators are aware of these markers. <br />(TS) Topsoil: <br />Narrative: The topsoil for the affected area has been stockpiled on the SE side of the pit, but it has been allowed to <br />become infested with Canada thistle. This is a state-listed noxious weed that the operator is required to control. Not <br />controlling noxious weeds on a topsoil pile will allow the weeds to spread, especially when the topsoil is redistributed on <br />the site during reclamation. <br />This was noted as a problem in the Division's last inspection report (2005), but the operator has apparently done little to <br />effectively control the infestation. The visual berm also has Canada thistle and some musk thistle on it. Please see the <br />problem description and the corrective action. The weed control plan that is now required must include monitoring and <br />treatments that are aggressive enough to ensure that the weed is controlled. <br />FOR ALL QUESTIONS OR FOLLOW-UP RESPONSES TO THIS REPORT, PLEASE CONTACT THE INSPECTOR <br />AT THE DIVISION'S DURANGO FIELD OFFICE: 691 CR 233, ROOM A-2, DURANGO, CO 81301. <br />PHOTOGRAPHS <br />(Attached after addresses, below.) <br />GENERAL INSPECTION TOPICS <br />The following list identifies the environmental and permit parameters inspected and gives a categorical evaluation of each <br />(AR) RECORDS------------------------------- NA (FN) FINANCIAL WARRANTY-------- Y (RD) ROADS---------------- Y <br />HYDROLOGIC BALANCE------------ Y (BG) BACKFILL & GRADING---------- N (EX) EXPLOSIVES--------- NA <br />PROCESSING WASTE/TAILING---- NA (SF) PROCESSING FACILITIES------- NA (TS) TOPSOIL-------------- PB <br />GENL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE- NA (FW) FISH & WILDLIFE---------------- NA (RV) REVEGETATION---- N <br />SIGNS AND MARKERS--------------- Y (SP) STORM WATER MGT PLAN---- N (SB) COMPLETE INSP---- NA <br />OVERBURDEN/DEV. WASTE--------- NA (SC) EROSION/SEDIMENTATION--- Y (RS) RECL PLAN/COMP-- NA <br />T) ACID OR TOXIC MATERIALS------- NA (OD) OFF-SITE DAMAGE---------------NA (ST) STIPULATIONS------- N <br />Y = Inspected and found in compliance / N = Not inspected / NA = Not applicable to this operation / PB = Problem cited / PV = Possible violation cited <br />Inspection Contact Address <br />Phillip Woodard <br />Pathfinder Development, Inc <br />5502 Cypress Ct. <br />Midland, TX 79707 <br />(End of report) <br />Page 3 of 3