2014-09-29_INSPECTION - M1996050

• Permit No: M1996050
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 9/29/2014
• Doc Name: Inspection report
• From: DRMS
• To: Reese Contracting
• Inspection Date: 8/18/2014
• Email Name: ERR
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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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:
Reese -Logan Sand & Gravel Pit
M- 1996 -050
Sand and gravel
Logan
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Elliott R. Russell
August 18, 2014
13:30
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Reese Contracting
Sharon Reese
1 I Oc - Construction Limited Impact
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I &E Program
Partial Bond
$17,500.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
The Office of the State Engineer
None
WEATHER:
INSPEC R' StGNAT E:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
R. 1
September 29, 2014
The followine inspection topics were identified as having 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: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Division has no evidence 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, or backfill the pits to at least two feet above the groundwater surface by the corrective action date
specified.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 11/28/14
INSPECTION TOPIC: Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Failure to follow approved reclamation plan, or current reclamation
plan needs to be updated and clarified pursuant to C.R.S. 34 -32.5 -116 (1). The operator must follow approved
reclamation plan or provide sufficient information to describe or identify how the operator intends to conduct
reclamation.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall submit a Technical Revision, with the required $216 revision fee, to
update and clarify the current approved reclamation plan to reflect existing and proposed activities by the
corrective action date. Please see the inspection report narrative for specific requirements needed in the TR.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 11/28/14
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