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PERMIT #: M- 1978 -283 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: TOD <br />INSPECTION DATE: June 20, 2013 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This was a normal routine monitoring inspection conducted by Tyler O'Donnell of the Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety (Division). There was no representative present from The Walsenburg Sand and Gravel <br />Company during the inspection. The Division spoke with a representative from the company and received <br />permission to inspect the site without a representative of the company present. The Sand Arroyo Pit is <br />located approximately 6 miles west of Walsenburg Colorado. The Sand Arroyo Pit is permitted as a sand and <br />gravel pit. The approved permit area is 52.00 acres. The approved post- mining land use is rangeland. <br />The sky was clear and the ground was dry. The site had a processing plant which was operational during the <br />inspection. The current disturbance appeared to be roughly 35 acres. <br />Financial Warranty: <br />The reclamation cost estimate for this pit was updated with this inspection. It was found that the current <br />bond amount is adequate to cover the cost of reclamation. <br />Hydrologic Balance: <br />The pit excavation is located in a dry arroyo. The bottoms of the pits were dry. There was no evidence of <br />excessive erosion. There appeared to be no significant impacts to the prevailing hydrologic balance. <br />Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan: <br />The operation appeared to be following the approved mine plan. All mining activity appeared to be within the <br />marked boundaries approved in the permit conversion CN -01. <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 annual weeds observed during the inspection. The desired vegetation has established very well in <br />the majority of the permitted area. The growth appeared to be volunteer vegetation. <br />Tamarisk (salt cedar) trees are present within or have volunteered into the permit area and are becoming <br />established. This will be cited as a problem in this inspection report and will require corrective action. <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, however the sign was not legible. This will be <br />cited as a problem in this inspection report and will require corrective action. The permit boundary was <br />clearly marked by t- posts. <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />