2013-02-12_INSPECTION - M2010049

• Permit No: M2010049
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 2/12/2013
• Doc Name: INSPECTION REPORT
• From: DRMS
• To: OPERATOR
• Inspection Date: 1/31/2013
• Email Name: PSH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Normal I &E Program
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
Complete Bond
BOND AMOUNT:
$127,210.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
NA
POST INSP.
None
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JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
None
WEATHER:
Clear
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SIGNATURE DATE:
February 12, 2013
MINE NAME:
Western Sugar Reclamation Project
MINE/PROSPECTING ID #:
M- 2010 -049
MINERAL:
Gravel and Sand
COUNTY:
Weld
INSPECTION TYPE:
Monitoring
INSPECTOR(S):
Peter S. Hays
INSP. DATE:
January 31, 2013
INSP. TIME:
13:30
OPERATOR:
Varra Companies, Inc.
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
Chris Varra, Garrett Varra, Brad Jones
TYPE OF OPERATION:
112c - Construction Regular Operation
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, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs & Markers
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers
were not in compliance with the requirements of Rule 3.1.12.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator must post a sign at the entrance to the mine site which shall be clearly
visible from the access road and specify the following; the name of the Operator, indicate that a reclamation
permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board, and the permit
number. The boundaries of the affected area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly
visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 3/15/13
OBSERVATIONS
The Western Sugar Reclamation Land Development Project site was inspected by Peter Hays and Tyler
O'Donnell with the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division /DRMS) as part of the Division's
monitoring inspection program. The site was previously inspected by the Division on September 24, 2010 for
a pre - operational inspection. Mr. Chris Varra, Garrett Varra, Brad Jones and Brad Janes with Varra Companies,
Inc. (Varra) were present during the inspection.
The Western Sugar reclamation permit was approved by the Division on July 7, 2011. The total permit acreage
is 102.18 acres. The Operator was required to submit a flood analysis and flood control plan prior to
disturbing Tracts C and D. The Operator submitted TR -01 to address the flood related issues on February 2,
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