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MINE NAME: <br />Glass Gravel Pit <br />MINE/PROSPECTING ID #: <br />M-1981-022 <br />MINERAL: <br />Sand and gravel <br />COUNTY: <br />Larimer <br />INSPECTION TYPE: <br />Surety- Related Inspection <br />I SPECTOR(S): <br />Michael A. Cunningham <br />INSP. DATE: <br />November 22, 2011 <br />INSP. TIME: <br />10:30 <br />OPERATOR: <br />Connell Resources, Inc. <br />OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: <br />Larry Johnson <br />TYPE OF OPERATION: <br />112c - Construction Regular Operation <br />REASON FOR INSPECTION: <br />Normal I &E Program <br />BOND CALCULATION TYPE: <br />Complete Bond <br />BOND AMOUNT: <br />$148,500.00 <br />DATE OF COMPLAINT: <br />NA <br />POST INSP. CONTACTS: <br />None <br />JOINT INSP. AGENCY: <br />None <br />WEATHER: <br />Clear <br />INTO 'S SI NATURE: <br />SIGNATURE DATE: <br />December 5, 2011 <br />COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY <br />MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT <br />PHONE: (303) 866 -3567 <br />The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation <br />noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit <br />and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board. <br />The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS <br />SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE <br />WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a <br />Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land <br />Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action. <br />INSPECTION TOPIC: Reclamation Success <br />PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Mining at the Glass Gravel Pit has been complete for over five years and the <br />Operator has failed to complete reclamation. Rule 3.1.3states that all reclamation shall be carried to completion within five years from <br />the date the Operator informs the Division that mining is complete. <br />CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall complete reclamation of the site in accordance with the approved Reclamation Plan or <br />request an extension of the corrective action date in writing to the Division by the corrective action date. The Operator shall notify the <br />Division upon completion of reclamation and shall request an inspection of the site. <br />ORIGINAL CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 7/28/11 <br />CURRENT CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 12/31/11 <br />Page 1 of 4 <br />