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Inspection Contact Address <br />Joe Nelson <br />Chaffee County <br />P.O. Box 699 <br />Salida, CO 81201 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />No mine related debris or trash was observed. No erosion and sedimentation were noted. <br />This is a county pit so no financial warranty is required. <br />Overall the site is well kept and complies with the mine and reclamation plans. <br />PERMIT #: M- 1978 -192 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: GRM <br />INSPECTION DATE: August 9, 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 Pit No. 6 is a 110c permitted site located <br />southwest of Buena Vista at the end of CR 328. The inspector met on site with Chaffee County representative <br />Joe Nelson. <br />The mine identification sign is posted at the mine office and complies with Rule 3.1.12. Permit boundaries are <br />marked by t -posts and fence lines around the perimeter. <br />Mining operations appear to be ongoing. The operator is moving material to a screener to extract gravels. A <br />stockpile was noted in the center of the pit. The operation is consistent with the current mine plans. Total <br />new disturbance is around one acre. No equipment, fuel, or hazardous materials were observed on site. <br />The operator had intended on reclaiming the site and asking for release. Slopes are 3:1 or better. Vegetation <br />in most areas is native grasses, some shrubs, and volunteer cacti. Re- evaluation of the site has brought the pit <br />back into limited production and as noted the disturbance is around 1 acre. No noxious or problematic weeds <br />were observed. <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 2 <br />