2011-06-10_INSPECTION - M1988021

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PERMIT #: M-1988-021 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: RCO INSPECTION DATE: May 20, 2011 Reclamation Success: There is no reclamation yet, besides the rough or temporary slopes of the east wall of the pit. Signs and Markers: The current permit boundary corners are marked, and the proposed corners of the amended area are also marked. The operator should seriously consider placing additional markers along the boundary sides, perhaps every 100-200 feet, so that the entire boundary is clearly visible and to ensure that future operations remain within the permit boundary. Presently, all permitted operations have been contained within the boundary. Another note: when the permit is transferred to the new operator, the permit ID sign should be updated with the new name, etc. (See Rule 3.1.12 for sign information) and posted at the entrance. Sign and markers should be visible and durable. Topsoil: The topsoil from the disturbed area is stockpiled near the top of the ramp road down into the pit and along the eastern edge of the site. It is stable and not eroding, but should be seeded to protect it from erosion or respread on areas that can be reclaimed. As new areas are stripped ahead of mining, that topsoil should be stockpiled where it will not be disturbed by mining, and the pile should be shaped to reduce erosion and allow temporary vegetation. If deeper soils are discovered, and a surplus of soil (above the minimum quantity that is required for reclamation) is generated, the operator may want to include the sale of soil as part of the approved activities. For questions regarding this report, please contact this inspector at the Division's Durango Field Office: DRMS 691 CR 233, Room A-2 Durango, CO 81301 Tel: 970-247-5193 Inspection Contact Address Scott Lamb Soward Ranch LLC P.O. Box 659 Creede, CO 81130 CC: Randy Riggs and Bob Lundock, Bulldog Trucking (electronic copy) Page 3 of 4