2011-05-09_INSPECTION - M2005003

• Permit No: M2005003
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 5/9/2011
• Doc Name: Marker Corrective Action
• From: Van Valkenburg
• To: DRMS
• Inspection Date: 11/4/2010
• Email Name: PSH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
1876
The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Milted Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME:
Van Valkenburg Gravel Pit
INSPECTION TYPE:
OPERATOR:
Van Valkenburg Cattle
MINEIPROSPECTING MN:
INSPECTOR(S):
Peter S. Hays
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
LLC None
- REASON FOR INSPECTION:-
Normal I&E Program
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
N/A
WEATHER:
Clear
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
None
POST INSP CONTACTS:
None , L
MINERAL: COUNTY:
Sand and Gravel Jackson
INSP. DATE: INSP. TIME:
November 4, 2010 12:00
TYPE OF OPERATION:
112c - Construction Regular Operatic
BOND AMOUNT:
$10,800.00
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
None
SIGNATURE DATE:
November 11, 2010
Ull V WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a
Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs & Markers
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The affected area boundary markers are missing or
incorrectly placed This is a problem for failure to maintain boundary markers around the affected area as
required by Section 3.1.12(2) of the Rule.
-CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall conduct a-survey and lase•the- boundary markers in the
correct location(s). The Operator shall provide proof to the Diviston that thus has been one by the correctly
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 1/10/11
OBSERVATIONS
The Van Valkenburg Gravel Pit, File No. M-2005-003, was inspected by Peter Hays with the Division of
Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division). Mr. William Van Valkenburg, permittee and landowner, was
notified of the inspection but was not present during the inspection.
As noted during the previous inspection, Lafarge was contract muting the site for the Highway 14 resurfacing
project. The paving project is complete and reclamation of the Lafarge mining activity has started. The asphalt
plant remains in the northeast end of the site. Mr. Van Valkenburg stated the plant will remain at the site until