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OBSERVATIONS <br />PERMIT #: M -1979 -002 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: THM <br />INSPECTION DATE: October 20, 2011 <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division <br />of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division). The North Delta Pit is located 1.5 miles North of Delta, <br />Colorado off of H38 Road. The site is a 112c operation that is currently in Temporary Cessation status with the <br />option to start mining in the future. Paul Suppes with the City of Delta accompanied the inspector during the <br />inspection. <br />The purpose of the inspection was to assess the site conditions prior to approving the request for succession of <br />operator. <br />No evidence of recent mining activity was observed during the inspection. A scale house was observed at the <br />main entrance to the operation. Various stockpiles were observed throughout the permit area. <br />The slopes around the pond appeared to be steeper than the required 3H:1 V. The slopes lacked adequate <br />topsoil, the reclamation plan calls for a minimum of six inches of topsoil. A variety of noxious weeds were <br />observed during the inspection including: Russian olive, Russian thistle and tamarisk. The weed management <br />plan was revised in 2005 therefore this is not seen as a problem at this time. The weeds observed have been <br />photographed and this inspection report will be used as a tool to monitor the success of the weed management <br />plan during future inspections. <br />The drums that were observed in the previous inspection have been removed along with the vandalized camper <br />trailer that was located within the permit area. Two trash pits were observed within the permit area and the <br />operator stated that the plan is to excavate the trash from the pits and haul to an approved disposal facility. <br />If you need more information regarding this inspection report please contact Travis Marshall in the DRMS <br />Grand Junction Field Office at (970) 241 -2042. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />