2012-11-14_INSPECTION - M1989056

• Permit No: M1989056
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 11/14/2012
• Doc Name: RETURNED INSPECTION REPORT
• From: POST OFFICE
• To: DRMS
• Inspection Date: 9/27/2012
• Email Name: MAC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

�p C0� COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
„ o 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:
Timnath Pit
M -1989 -056
Sand and gravel
Larimer
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Michael A. Cunningham
September 27, 2012
09:00
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Don Kehn Construction, Inc.
Dan Kelm
I 112c -Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I &E Program
Complete Bond
$207,700.50
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:.
I EC OR'S SIGNATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
November 1, 2012
The followinp, 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, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Operator has not provided the Division with groundwater
monitoring data on an annual basis as required by the approved groundwater monitoring plan. This is
considered to be a problem pursuant to C.R.S. 34- 32.5- 116(4)(h).
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall provide the Division with any past groundwater monitoring data
which is available by the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 1/01/13
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, show evidence that the operator is taking measures to bring the site into compliance with
the SEO, or backfill the pits to at least two feet above the groundwater surface by the corrective action date
specified.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 1/01/13
INSPECTION TOPIC: Reclamation Success
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Operator is lining the pit with shale, which is not currently a pa
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