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OBSERVATIONS <br />PERMIT #: M- 1977 -439 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: ECS <br />INSPECTION DATE: September 12, 2012 <br />This was a routine inspection of the Home Office Pit, DRMS permit M1977-439, a 112c sand and gravel permit <br />now operated by Martin Marietta Materials (MMM). The inspection was conducted by Eric Scott of DRMS at <br />the request of MMM representative Julie Mikulas to discuss the reclamation status of ponds and river frontage <br />located in the southeastern part of the permit. DRMS visited the site with MMM representative Julie Mikulas, <br />and others, at approximately 0945. The site is currently active, and is also processing material from the <br />adjacent Overland Ponds site to the south (M2002 -081). <br />MMM wants to define any remaining earthwork required along the shoreline of these southeastern ponds to <br />facilitate the re- permitting of this area by the City of Greely for reclamation as developed water storage <br />reservoirs. No mining has taken place in this area of the permit for many years and the vegetation in these areas <br />is now well established with routine maintenance such as mowing and weed control activities ongoing. Some <br />Russian olive trees were observed along the shoreline areas that will need to be removed before a final release <br />could be approved, but MMM is aware of this requirement and has been actively removing these trees. <br />As discussed on -site with MMM representatives, the only remaining earthwork required to meet the reclamation <br />standard will be to insure that the final shoreline meets the reclamation standards set in 3.1.5(7) of the <br />construction materials rule which states that "from 5 feet above to 10 feet below the waterline slopes shall not <br />be steeper than 3:1 ". This will require the re- dressing of some shoreline areas where it was observed that wave <br />action has created steep ledges over the years since the pond was completed, and re- sloping of the shoreline in <br />some areas where the slope is likely steeper than 3:1 within five feet of the waterline. Re- worked areas will, of <br />course, need to be reseeded with the approved reclamation vegetation. <br />As for the river frontage /recreational trail that is currently included in the permitted area — it appears that this <br />area has been unaffected by mining activities and would easily be able to be released if the proper request and <br />supporting information is submitted to the Division. If this area is released, the eastern boundary of the permit <br />area will need to be clearly re- marked or fenced to define the remaining permit area/boundary. <br />Inspection Contact Address <br />Julie Mikulas <br />Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. <br />1800 N. Taft Hill Road <br />Fort Collins, CO 80521 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />