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PERMIT #: M-1977-196 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: GRM <br />INSPECTION DATE: March 15, 2011 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program of the Colorado Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division). Division inspector Russ Means was accompanied by Hard Rock <br />Paving representative Fred Baldwin. The Buena Vista Pit is a 112c permitted site located a just north of Buena <br />Vista, Colorado. The last inspection of the site was in September of 2005. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule <br />3.1.12. The sign is located at the entrance to the site as it enters the permit access point. Permit boundaries <br />are marked by t-posts, and fencing that marked the affected areas well. <br />Within the permit area processed materials stockpiles, landscaping boulders, and pit run were noted. <br />Excavation was noted as progressing towards the east from the north end of the pit which is consistent with <br />approved mine plans. Highwalls are 6 to 8 feet in height on average with the highest point being 15 feet. <br />Total linear exposure is approximately 500 feet. No equipment for mine related activities was observed. <br />Reclamation is noted along the north and northwest corner. Slopes appear to be 3:1 as required but were not <br />verified at this time. Vegetation appears to be native grasses, rabbit brush, and yuccas with 70% or better <br />cover. This appears to be consistent with non-disturbed areas outside the permit area. The slopes are stable <br />and show no signs of erosion or sedimentation. No noxious weeds were observed at this time. <br />No groundwater or stormwater drainage issues were observed. The pit floor grading appears to prevent most <br />stormwater from leaving the site. Floor materials appear to be alluvium that does not retain waters for more <br />than 72 hours. <br />The financial warranty has not been updated since 1999. The inspector will update the reclamation liability <br />estimate and address the issue through separate cover. <br />No issues, problems, or violations were noted or observed. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Reclamation, Mining, <br />and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street,.Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, <br />phone no. 970-241-1117. <br />Inspection Contact Address <br />Frank Baldwin <br />Hard Rock Paving & Redi Mix, Inc. <br />839 Mackenzie Ave. <br />Canon City, CO 81212 <br />Page 2 of 4