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PERMIT #: M-1978-349 <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. <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 $377,400.00, which has been reviewed and <br />is considered adequate to complete reclamation at the site. <br />Mining was occurring at the site during this inspection, with the mining progressing in a northeasterly <br />direction towards the Glen Pit site. <br />The pond located in the northwest portion of the permit area has been largely reclaimed. The slopes have <br />been graded to 3H:1V or gentler, with vegetation becoming well established. Tamarisk shoots were noted <br />along the pond banks that should be treated as soon as possible in order to prevent further infestation. <br />The asphalt/concrete plant area was notably clean and free of refuse and unnecessary debris. Fuel containers <br />observed on site were stored in adequate secondary containment structures. <br />No other 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 />Inspection Contact Address <br />Peter Kearl <br />Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. dba United Companies of Mesa County <br />P.O. Box 3609 <br />Grand Junction, CO <br />81502 <br />Page 2 of 2