2013-12-23_INSPECTION - M1977522

• Permit No: M1977522
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 12/23/2013
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: L.G. Everist, Incorporated
• Inspection Date: 12/19/2013
• Email Name: ECS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
h MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
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The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME:
MINE /PROSPECTING ID#:
MINERAL:
COUNTY:
Star Water Resource
M -1977 -522
Sand and gravel
Weld
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Eric C. Scott
December 19, 2013
12:00
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
L.G. Everist, Incorporated
Lynn Mayer Shults
112c - Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Surety Related
None
$103,754.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
INS CTO S ATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
December 23, 2013
The following inspection topics were identified as haviny' Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a
Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Financial Warranty
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The financial warranty is not adequate to reclaim the site in accordance
with the approved reclamation plan. This is a failure to maintain the proper financial warranty amount to complete
reclamation of the affected lands pursuant to C.R.S. 34- 32.5- 117(4)(b) of the Act.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall submit adequate fmancial warranty, as determined by the Division as part
of upcoming permit amendment.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 3/20/14
INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Division has no evidence on file at this time that the operator has a
valid well permit, substitute water supply plan, or approved water augmentation plan for the exposed groundwater at the
site. This is a problem related to 34- 32.5- 116(4)(h) of the Colorado Revised Statutes and 3.1.6(1)(a) of the Construction
Materials Rules and Regulations governing injury to existing water rights.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall demonstrate that the operation is in compliance with the Office of the State
Engineer, show evidence that the operator is taking measures to bring the site into compliance with the SEO.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 3/20/14
INSPECTION TOPIC: Processing Waste
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The site is utilizing concrete fill without prior approval by the Division
per 3.1.5(9) of the Rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall provide a notarized affidavit, stating that the fill is, in fact, inert and
addressing all requirements pursuant to Rule 3.1.5(9), which describes the intended use of inert/off -site fill by the corrective
action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 3/20/14
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