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OBSERVATIONS <br />PERMIT #: M -1993 -023 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: DMC <br />INSPECTION DATE: September 28, 2011 <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety's <br />(Division) normal monitoring program. Marvin Moore, representing the Operator, was present <br />during this inspection. Photographs are included at the end of this report in order to illustrate <br />some of the conditions observed during this inspection. <br />The Cross Mountain Pit 1 is located approximately 18.5 miles west of Maybell and accessed <br />from CR10. The site is a 112c operation that includes a total of 20 permitted acres. <br />Adequate mine identification signage was noted at the entrance to the site in accordance with <br />Rule 3.1.12(1). <br />The affected area was marked by markers that were clearly visible and adequate to delineate the <br />affected area boundary in accordance with Rule 3.1.12(2). <br />Except for stockpile removal, very little mining activity occurs at this site. The stockpiled gravel <br />is located in the northern part of the permit area. <br />Some young shoots of Salt Cedar were noted in the bottom of the drainage in the north - central <br />part of the permit area. This plant species has been classified as a state listed noxious weed. <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 <br />Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, <br />Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone number (970) 243 -6299. <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />