Laserfiche WebLink
PERMIT #: M-1980-112 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: THM <br />INSPECTION DATE: January 26, 2011 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division <br />of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division). The Richard Bachman Pit is located 5.5 miles southeast of <br />Meeker, Colorado off of RBC Road No. 8. The site is a 112c operation. Scott Nielson and Clint Chappell <br />representing Rio Blanco County accompanied the inspector during the inspection. <br />The Division is currently reviewing an amendment application for the Richard Bachmann Pit. The purpose of <br />the inspection was to observe the conditions that existed at the pit which is part of the normal application <br />process <br />The mine identification sign was located at the main entrance to the site and permit boundary markers were <br />located around the entire boundary of the permit area. <br />The site was almost completely covered with snow during the inspection therefore revegetative success was not <br />observed. The existing stormwater infiltration pond was observed. The proposed mine plan stated that <br />overflow from the existing pond would be channeled into and existing dry drainage. Based on the conditions <br />observed during the inspection it is highly unlikely that the pond will ever overflow due to the usual infiltration <br />rate that ponds constructed with gravel floors have. <br />No issues were observed during the January 26, 2011 inspection. <br />If you need more information regarding this inspection report please contact Travis Marshall in the DRMS <br />Grand Junction Field Office at (970) 241-2042. <br />Page 2 of 4