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Roads: <br />The access road was in good condition. <br />PERMIT #: M- 2004 -028 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: TOD <br />INSPECTION DATE: March 27, 2013 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection was conducted in response to a request for Temporary Cessation (TC -01) that the Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) received on March 11, 2013 and found complete on April 1, 2013. <br />This inspection was conducted by Tyler O'Donnell of the Division. Febbraro Construction was represented by <br />Wesley and Joseph Jr. Febbraro during the inspection. The Broyles Pit is located approximately 15 miles <br />northeast of Trinidad, Colorado. The site is permitted as a gravel pit. The approved permit area is 12.96 acres. <br />The approved post- mining land use is rangeland. <br />The sky was clear and the ground was dry. No mining equipment was operational at the time of the <br />inspection. The current disturbance appeared to be approximately 12 acres. The site had been graded, top - <br />soiled and seeded. There were 2 large stockpiles of gravel that the operator hopes to sell when economic <br />conditions improve. No problems or violations were observed during the inspection. <br />Backfilling and Grading: <br />The site has been backfilled and graded with slopes approximately 3H:1V. <br />Hydrologic Balance: <br />The Pit excavation is located on a hill just north of the Purgatoire River. The bottom of the pit was dry. There <br />was no evidence of excessive erosion. There appeared to be no significant impacts to the prevailing <br />hydrologic balance. <br />Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan: <br />Mining activity appears to have been completed. The current pits were approximately 10ft deep. The current <br />pits were daylighting to the southern portion of the pits. All mining activity appeared to be within the <br />approved permit boundary. <br />Recl Plan /Comp: <br />The site has not yet been completely reclaimed. The majority of the earth - moving work had been conducted, <br />and the graded slopes have been covered with topsoil. <br />Revegetation: <br />At the time of the Inspection, there were a few annual weeds. There was little vegetation growth within the <br />disturbed area. The plant growth within the disturbed area appeared to be volunteer vegetation. The <br />operator's representative explained to the inspector that the site had been seeded. However vegetation had <br />failed to establish due to the abnormally dry conditions. <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 the entrance to the mine site. The permit boundary was clearly marked by PVC <br />pipes stuck in the ground. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />