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OBSERVATIONS <br />PERMIT #: M -1977 -248 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: GRM <br />INSPECTION DATE: September 21, 2011 <br />This inspection is part of the normal inspection schedule for Designated Mining Operations by the Colorado Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division). The C -JD -5 Mine is a 112d -1 permitted site located off County Road DD -19, <br />in Montrose County. Don Coram, Gold Eagle's representative, accompanied the inspector on site. <br />An Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) submittal notification has been sent out for this site with specific dates for <br />compliance. Therefore this inspection is only noting current site conditions and immediate problems. The underground <br />was not inspected due to the lack of any recent activity. A review of the file notes some key information that can be <br />used in the EPP that was submitted as part of an environmental study with the original permit. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The <br />sign is located on the hoist house building within the permit area and clearly visible from the road. Permit boundaries <br />were observed as t- posts. The permit has two distinct areas. The east side of DD -19 road has the hoist house, shaft, ore <br />bins, primary waste piles, and fans. The west side of DD -19 Road has a waste pile located there. <br />The shaft and hoist house are secure. The work area around these structures has natural vegetation moving back in. <br />Rabbit brush and native grasses were observed. At the shaft, the ore load out area is clear of any materials. No <br />sedimentation or erosion issues are noted. <br />The primary waste piles are very well vegetated. Spiked wheatgrass and Indian rice grass are predominant with rabbit <br />brush well established. Density and diversity are equal to or better than the surrounding non - disturbed areas. The ore <br />bins located north of the hoist house are clear of any materials. No erosion or sedimentation issues were observed. <br />Grading in the area contains precipitation to the area. <br />The closest fan pad is just east of the hoist house. The fan has been removed and the shaft has a temporary cover. The <br />upper fan pad was not visited. <br />The west waste pile is stable. No erosion or sedimentation issues were observed. <br />No issues or problems are cited at this time. A review of the financial warranty will be undertaken when the EPP process <br />is completed. Please note that all portions of the permit need to be reviewed and brought up to date as part of the EPP <br />process. A review of the file indicates that a new permit boundary map will be required. Annual reports have also not <br />included a new map for some time. While no changes have occurred, a new map should be submitted periodically. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, <br />Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970 - 241 -1117. <br />Inspection Contact Address <br />Don Coram <br />Gold Eagle Mining, Inc. <br />P.O. Box 3007 <br />Montrose, CO 81402 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />