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OBSERVATIONS <br />This was a routine monitoring inspection conducted by Tyler O'Donnell of the Division of Reclamation, Mining <br />and Safety (Division). Rick Spady, the mine operator's representative was present during the inspection. The <br />Gray Pit is located approximately 11 miles north of Arlington, Colorado. The Gray Pit is permitted as a gravel <br />pit. The approved permit area is 9.7 acres. The approved post- mining land use is rangeland. <br />The sky was clear and the ground was dry. No mining equipment was operating or present at the time of the <br />inspection. The last annual report indicates the site has not been operational since January 2011. The <br />operator's representative explained to the inspector that this site is only used occasionally for localized road <br />repairs. The current disturbance appeared to be approximately 2 acres. The 2 acre disturbance was <br />composed of an area within the channel where material had been removed and 2 product stockpiles. No <br />problems or violations were observed during the inspection. <br />PERMIT #: M -1990 -148 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: TOD <br />INSPECTION DATE: March 7, 2013 <br />Hydrologic Balance: <br />The bottom of the river bed was dry. There was no evidence of excessive erosion. There appeared to be no <br />significant impacts to the prevailing hydrologic balance. The operator is advised not to expose ground water <br />or capture storm water. The Division's letter from April, 2010 regarding exposed groundwater will be <br />attached to this inspection report. <br />Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan: <br />All mining activity appeared to be within the approved permit boundary. <br />Roads: <br />The access road was in good condition. <br />Recl Plan /Comp: <br />This site has not yet been reclaimed. <br />Revegetation: <br />There were almost no annual weeds observed during the inspection. There were a few Tamarix trees, they did <br />not appear as an infestation or a problem at the current time. <br />Erosion /Sedimentation: <br />There was no evidence of excessive erosion (rills, gullies, or sediment fans). <br />Signs and Markers: <br />A mine I.D. sign was located at one of entrance to the mine site. The permit boundary was clearly marked by <br />t- posts. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />