2011-02-28_INSPECTION - M1979002

• Permit No: M1979002
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 2/28/2011
• Doc Name: Inspection report
• From: DRMS
• To: Lafarge West, Inc.
• Inspection Date: 2/14/2011
• Email Name: THM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

PERMIT #: M-1979-002
INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: THM
INSPECTION DATE: February 14, 2011
OBSERVATIONS
This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division
of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division). The North Delta Pit is located 1.5 miles North of Delta,
Colorado off of H38 Road. The site is a 112c operation that is currently in Temporary Cessation status with the
option to start mining in the future. Potential buyers of the property Mr. and Mrs. Stallard accompanied the
inspector during the inspection.
The mine identification sign was located at the main entrance but permit boundary markers were not identified
durin the he inspection Per Rule 3.1.12(2), the boundaries of the affected area shall be marked by monuments of
other markers that are clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries. Please submit photo-
documentation that demonstrates proper placement of the required boundary markers no later than March 25,
2011.
No evidence of recent mining activity was observed during the inspection. A scale house was observed at the
main entrance to the operation. Various stockpiles were observed throughout the permit area. No evidence of
recent mining activity was observed during the inspection. A beekeeper was noted near the east/center of the
permit area. A vandalized camper was observed in the north central section of the permit area. Several 40
gallon barrels were observed near the east boundary of the permit area, this is not seen as a problem due to them
being empty. The slopes around the pond appeared to be steeper than the required 3H:1 V. The slopes lacked
adequate topsoil, the reclamation plan calls for a minimum of six inches of topsoil. A variety of noxious weeds
were observed during the inspection including: Russian olive, Russian thistle and tamarisk. The weed
management plan was revised in 2005 therefore this is not seen as a problem at this time. The weeds observed
have been photographed and this inspection report will be used as a tool to monitor the success of the weed
management plan during future inspections.
In an effort to ensure that the financial warranty remains adequate to reclaim the site per the requirements of the
approved reclamation plan, DRMS has updated the reclamation cost estimate (copy enclosed). Therefore
pursuant to Sections 34-32.5-117(4) of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act, adequate financial warranty must
be submitted to the DRMS within 60 days of the mailing date of this report. Please review the enclosed figures
as soon as possible and contact our office if any calculation errors are noted.
The permit was approved for temporary cessation on August 30, 2005 with a retroactive start date of 2002 and
the temporary cessation status ended in 2007. A second notification of temporary cessation is required/overdue
from the operator and is seen as a problem. In order to correct the problem Lafarge is required to file a request
for the second term of temporary cessation or begin reclaiming the site within 60 days from the mailing date of
this inspection report.
If you need more information regarding this inspection report please contact Travis Marshall in the DRMS
Grand Junction Field Office at [phone].
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