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OBSERVATIONS <br />PERMIT #: M- 2001 -002 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: GRM <br />INSPECTION DATE: July 19, 2011 <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program of the Colorado Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division) for permitted sites. The Weimer One Gravel Pit is a 112c permitted <br />site located northwest of Nucla, Colorado, north of the airport. The inspector met on site with West End <br />Gravel Construction representative Bob Sutherland. <br />The mine identification sign is posted at the entrance to the mine and complies with Rule 3.1.12. Permit <br />boundaries are marked by t -posts that clearly delineate the affected areas. <br />The site appears to have had recent activity. A stockpile has had materials removed. Other piles appear to <br />have been there a while with vegetation growing on them. A wheel loader, stacker, and support equipment <br />were observed on site. A small highwall of ten to fifteen feet high and fifty feet in length is noted on the north <br />side of the pit. Please note that annual reports should reflect all activities on site in the future. <br />The inspector observed that there are state - listed noxious weeds present on site. Mature knapweed was <br />observed on the site. Mr. Sutherland noted that spraying has occurred in the past. However, a large <br />infestation of knapweed is noted along the west side of the pit, in the pit floor area, and on safety berms. This <br />is a problem for failure to employ weed control methods for state listed noxious weed species within the <br />permitted area, and to reduce the spread of weeds to nearby areas as required by Section 3.1.10 (6) of the <br />rule. The operator shall develop a weed control and management plan in accordance with Section 3.1.10 (6) <br />of the Rule. This plan should be developed in consultation with the county extension agency, or weed control <br />district office and should include specific control measures to be applied, a schedule for when control <br />measures will be applied, and a post- treatment monitoring plan. The lack of noxious weed control is noted as <br />a problem at the end of this report with corrective actions and date. <br />No mine related debris or trash was observed. There is no fuel storage or petroleum fluids noted on site. An <br />empty tank was noted on the south end of the pit. <br />The financial warranty has not been reviewed since 2001. The inspector will update the bond based on <br />current conditions and forward to the operator by separate cover. Please note that due to the length of time <br />between reviews substantial increases in the price of seed and fuel may impact the estimated liability. <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 />Page 2 of 3 <br />