2010-11-29_INSPECTION - M1996079

• Permit No: M1996079
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 11/29/2010
• Doc Name: Insp Rpt
• From: DRMS
• To: Barnard Quarries
• Inspection Date: 11/16/2010
• Email Name: MAC
• Email Name: AJW
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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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:
Barnard Quarry
INSPECTION TYPE:
OPERATOR:
Barnard Ouarri
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Normal I&E Program
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
NA
WEATHER:
Clear
MINE/PROSPECTING ID#:
M-1996-079
INSPECTOR(S):
Michael A. Cunningham
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
Chester Barnard
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
Complete Bond
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
None
MINERAL: COUNTY:
Sandstone Boulder
INSP. DATE: INSP. TIME:
November 16, 2010 09:30
TYPE OF OPERATION:
110c - Construction Limited Impact
BOND AMOUNT:
$6,100.00
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
None
SIGNATURE DATE:
November 29, 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 DOSsible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The site is improperly impounding surface drainage/runoff.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall obtain a Stormwater Discharge Permit through the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment or submit documentation from the State Engineer's Office demonstrating that the impoundment of water in this
pit is authorized by that office by the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 1/14/11
INSPECTION TOPIC: Off-site Damage
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Probable Violation: Land has been affected outside of the approved permit boundary. This is
a possible violation at this time pursuant to: 1.) C.R.S. 34-32.5-116(4)(i) for failure to protect areas outside of the affected land from
slides or damages occurring during the mining operation.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: This possible violation will require a hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board. The schedule
and other details for the MLRB hearing will be provided under a separate document to be sent via certified mail to the operator.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 1/14/11
INSPECTION TOPIC: Revegetation
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: There are state-listed noxious weeds present on site. 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: 12/17/10
COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
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