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OBSERVATIONS <br />PERMIT #: M- 1983 -109 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: TOD <br />INSPECTION DATE: March 7, 2013 <br />This was a routine monitoring inspection conducted by Tyler O'Donnell of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />(Division). Rick Spady, the mine operator's representative was present during the inspection. The Aldrich Gravel Pit is <br />located approximately 15 miles northwest of Eads, Colorado. The Aldrich Gravel Pit is permitted as a sand and 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, with the exception of a few snow patches. No mining equipment was <br />operating or present at the time of the inspection. The last annual report indicates the site has not been operational <br />since July 2012. The current disturbance appeared to be approximately 7 acres. No problems or violations were <br />observed during the inspection. <br />Backfilling and Grading: <br />Along the northern portion of the permitted area a segment of the highwall has been backfilled and graded. The slope <br />was approximately 2H:1V to 3H:1V. <br />Hydrologic Balance: <br />The bottom of the pit was dry. To ensure there are no significant impacts to the prevailing hydrologic balance pre C.R.S. <br />§ 34- 32.5- 116(4)(h). The operator is advised to consider taking measures to prevent storm water capture of the nearby <br />drainage channel. <br />Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan: <br />The current pit has a depth of approximately 25 ft deep. The operator has disturbed land to within feet of their permit <br />boundary along the north and west sides of the permitted area. The operator should proceed with caution, disturbing <br />lands outside of the permit boundary could warrant a possible volition of C.R.S. § 34- 32.5- 116(4)(i). All mining activity <br />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 a few annual weeds, but they did not appear as an infestation or a problem. There was some plant growth <br />on the topsoil stockpiles and very little vegetation growth elsewhere in the disturbed area. The plant growth within the <br />disturbed area appeared to be volunteer vegetation. The operator's representative informed the inspector that re- <br />seeding of topsoil stockpiles was anticipated in the near future using Triticale. <br />Erosion /Sedimentation: <br />There was evidence of erosion; a few rills and gullies were observed on the western portion of the permit area. <br />Signs and Markers: <br />A mine I.D. sign was located at the entrance to the mine site. The permit boundary was clearly marked by t- posts. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />