2012-04-27_INSPECTION - M2004009

• Permit No: M2004009
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 4/27/2012
• Doc Name: SUCCESSION OF OPERATORS APPROVAL
• From: DRMS
• To: ASPHALT SPECIALTIES
• Inspection Date: 4/17/2012
• Email Name: ECS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
ye $ MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
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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.
MINE NAME:
MINE/PROSPECTING ID #:
MINERAL:
COUNTY:
Turnpike Mining Resource
M- 2004 -009
Sand and gravel
Weld
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Eric C. Scott
Aril 17, 2012
09:30
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Asphalt Specialties Co., Inc.
Gar Stillmunkes
112c - Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Citizen Complaint
None
$1,310,224.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
IN .ECTO S S NATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
I
Aril 27, 2012
The following inspection topics were identified as havinu 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, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
ider
INSPECTION TOPIC: Air Resource Protection
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Possible Violation: Windblown dust from approximately 400,000 cubic
yards of shale stockpiled on site. This is a possible violation at this time for failure to stabilize and protect all
affected land, including stockpiles so as to effectively control erosion pursuant to C.R.S. 34- 32.5 -116 (4) 0).
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall provide photo documentation to the Division verifying that the
stockpiles have been stabilized to prevent erosion from wind by the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 5/31/12
INSPECTION TOPIC: Backfilling & Grading
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Possible Violation: Approximately 400,000 cubic yards of additional
shale has been excavated out of one of site reservoirs, and stockpiled on site and within the floodplain. This
activity is not part of the currently approved mining plan.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Detail in a required Permit Amendment how the additional 400,000cy of shale will
be dealt with to bring the site back into compliance with the local floodplain authority. Additional financial
warranty will be required to bond for removal or on -site backfill of this material as required.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 5/31/12
INSPECTION TOPIC: Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Possible Violation: Approximately 400,000 cubic yards of additional
shale has been excavated out of one of site reservoirs, and stockpiled on site. This activity is not part of the
currently approved mining plan. The current mine plan needs to be updated and clarified pursuant to C.R.S. 34-
32.5 -112 (1)(c)(VI). The operator must provide sufficient information to describe or identify how the operator
intends to conduct the operation and reclamation.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall submit a Permit Amendment, with the required $2,229
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