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OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection is part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, <br />and Safety (Division). The Lindsey Canyon LLC Gravel Pit is a 110c permitted site located south of CR 90, just past <br />Popular Road in Montrose County. No representative for the permittee accompanied the inspector on site. <br />The mine identification sign is in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. The sign is located at the entrance to the <br />site. Permit boundaries were noted as fencing along the west perimeter. Some t -posts were noted along the east and <br />south. Documentation shows t -post placed after the last inspection in 2005. The inspector was able to determine <br />permit boundaries based on information in the record and on site visuals. Some disturbances appear to be close to the <br />permit boundaries. Please note any disturbances outside the permit boundary would be a violation and would require <br />costly corrective actions and civil penalties. It is in the permitee's best interest to maintain the markers on a regular <br />basis to prevent off -site disturbances. The issue does not rise to the level of a problem at this time, but could during <br />future inspections. <br />The site shows recent activities. An excavator and old dozer were noted on site. Indications of recent disturbances were <br />observed. As shown in the attached pictures the excavator has been digging in the center of the pit and several areas <br />were noted as having been pushed with the dozer. There is approximately 5 acres of disturbance throughout the area <br />which is close to the maximum allowed. <br />No fuel storage issues were observed. No on -site mining related debris was documented. The inspector notes piles of <br />tires along the road into the site. These are outside the permit boundaries; appear to have been there for some time <br />and not an issue for the Division. <br />The Annual Report submitted on 10/03/2011 reflects current site disturbances and activities. <br />The inspector observed no problems or violations at this time. <br />Inspection Contact Address <br />Lindsey Canyon, LLC <br />11554 64.50 Road <br />Montrose, CO 81401 <br />PERMIT #: M- 2000 -072 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: GRM <br />INSPECTION DATE: January 19, 2012 <br />The financial warranty was last updated in 2005. An update will be done that reflects no change in tasks or quantities. <br />However, due to inflation in fuels, seed, and labor an increase is likely. The Division will send an update by separate <br />cover <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 />Page 2 of 2 <br />