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OBSERVATIONS <br />PERMIT #: M- 2007 -013 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: BMK <br />INSPECTION DATE: July 17, 2012 <br />1) The Division conducted a monitoring inspection of the site on 7/17/12. The site is permitted for a total <br />of 40.32 acres. Present during the inspection was Mr. Darren Gephardt the operator's representative. <br />2) The site was not active at the time of the inspection. A very large processed stockpile material was <br />noted along the west side of the active mining area. The pit high walls were stable. <br />3) The entire affected area was walked and inspected. Permit sign and boundary markers were properly <br />posted. Even though the operator had a statement in the permit application about controlling noxious <br />weeds, a detailed plan is not in place. The lack of a detailed noxious weed control plan is cited as a <br />possible problem, in the first page of this report. Some noxious weeds were observed along the access <br />road to the pit area. <br />4) A total of approximately 15 acres is currently affected. The operator plans to commence reclamation <br />once the current processed stockpile material is exhausted. The current financial warranty in the <br />amount of $24,000.00 is deemed adequate to cover the affected area reclamation. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />