2012-03-05_INSPECTION - M1985200

• Permit No: M1985200
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 3/5/2012
• Doc Name: Insp Rpt
• From: DRMS
• To: Michael G. Erker and Cynthia L. Schmid
• Inspection Date: 2/27/2012
• Email Name: MAC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Normal I &E Program
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
Complete Bond
BOND AMOUNT:
$11,891.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
NA
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
None
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
None
WEATHER:
Windy
INS CT R'S SIGNATURE:
J,f j'� _ _
SIGNATURE DATE:
March 5, 2012
MINE NAME:
Kula Gravel Pit
MINE /PROSPECTING ID #:
M- 1985 -200
MINERAL:
Sand and gravel
COUNTY:
Morgan
INSPECTION TYPE:
Monitoring
INSPECTOR(S):
Michael A. Cunningham
INSP. DATE:
February 27, 2012
INSP. TIME:
14:00
OPERATOR:
Michael G. Erker and Cynthia L. Schmid
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
Mike Erker
TYPE OF OPERATION:
110c - Construction Limited Impact
COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a
Possible Violation is indicated, N ou will be notified under separate cor er as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Division has no evidence that the operator has a valid well
permit, substitute water supply plan, or approved water augmentation plan for the exposed groundwater at the
site. This is a problem related to 34- 32.5- 116(4)(h) of the Colorado Revised Statutes and 3.1.6(1)(a) of the
Construction Materials Rules and Regulations governing injury to existing water rights.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall demonstrate that the operation is in compliance with the Office of
the State Engineer by submitting a copy of the approved augmentation plan by the corrective action date
specified.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 3/30/12
INSPECTION TOPIC: Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Rule 1.13.5 states, if an Operator temporarily ceases production of
the mining operation for one hundred eighty (180) days or more, the Operator must file a Notice of Temporary
Cessation in writing to the Office.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall file a Notice of Temporary Cessation along with the filing fee of $144
by the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 3/30/12
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