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PERMIT #: M -1999 -043 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: MAC <br />INSPECTION DATE: July 15, 2013 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />The inspection was conducted by Michael Cunningham of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />(Division). John DeWitt, the Lincoln County Land Use Administrator, was also present for the inspection. The C <br />& D Farms No. 2 Pit is located approximately 13.5 miles north and 3 miles east of Arriba, Colorado. The site is <br />permitted for 8.7 acres and the post- mining land use is rangeland. <br />The permit sign was posted at the site entrance and the boundary of the affected area was clearly delineated <br />by monuments as required by Rule 3.1.12. No mining was occurring at the time of the inspection; this site is <br />operated intermittently and is only mined when material is needed for road repairs. <br />Mining at the C & D Farms No. 2 site occurs within the channel of the Arickaree River. The Arickaree River was <br />not flowing at the time of the inspection; however, there was water pooled within the depression left by <br />mining activities. The depth of the pit is approximately 6 feet below the natural thalweg. Sand is mined from <br />the channel of the Arickaree River and is stockpiled on the southern bank; a small stockpile was present at the <br />time of the inspection. <br />Based on observations made during the inspection, the site is in compliance with the approved Mining Plan. <br />No problems or violations were noted. <br />This concluded the inspection <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />