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PERMIT #: M- 2009 -027 <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 WSG - Hribar Pit is located <br />approximately 10 miles northwest of Walsenburg Colorado. The WSG - Hribar Pit is permitted as a sand and <br />gravel pit. The approved permit area is 9.99 acres. The approved post- mining land use is rangeland. <br />The sky was clear and the ground was dry. The site was operational during the inspection. The mining <br />operation appears to be progressing from north to south. There were multiple product stockpiles along the <br />northern edge of the permit boundary. <br />Backfilling and Grading: <br />No backfilling and grading has been conducted on the site. <br />Hydrologic Balance: <br />The pit excavation is located on a gravely terrace just south of the Huerfano River. The bottom of the pit was <br />dry. There was no evidence of excessive erosion. There appeared to be no significant impacts to the <br />prevailing hydrologic balance. <br />Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan: <br />The operation appeared to be following the approved mine plan. <br />Roads: <br />The access road was in good condition. <br />Reclamation Success: <br />This site has not yet been reclaimed. <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 boundaries were not clearly marked. <br />This will be cited as a problem in this inspection report and will require corrective action. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />