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PERMIT #: M-1979-075 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: DMC <br />INSPECTION DATE: April 7, 2011 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety's (Division) normal <br />monitoring program. Peter Kearl, representing the Operator, was present during this inspection. Photographs <br />are included at the end of this report in order to illustrate some of the conditions observed during this <br />inspection. The site is part of the greater Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. dba United Companies of Mesa County <br />Rifle gravel pit complex. <br />The site is located approximately 2 miles east of Rifle and accessed from Hwy. 6, through the Dick Casey (M- <br />1978-349) and Chambers Pit (M-1979-205) sites. <br />Affected area boundary markers (fencing) were in place and adequate. No off site damage was noted during <br />this inspection. <br />The Division currently holds a Financial Warranty in the amount of $14,360.00, which has been reviewed and <br />is considered adequate to complete reclamation at the site. <br />This pit has been mined out and has been mostly reclaimed. The pond slopes are graded to 3H:1V or gentler. <br />The Operator is still struggling to establish adequate vegetation on the east and south banks of the pit, <br />primarily due to grazing by the landowner's livestock. It was also noted during this inspection that little <br />topsoil exists on these banks. This has likely contributed to the unsuccessful establishment of vegetation as <br />well. <br />No problems or violations were noted during this inspection. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Dustin Czapla 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 number (970) 243-6299. <br />Address <br />Peter Kearl <br />Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. dba United Companies of Mesa County <br />P.O.Box 3609 <br />Grand Junction, CO 81502 <br />Enclosure: Inspection Photographs <br />Cc: <br />Page 2 of 2