2015-10-07_INSPECTION - M1988018 ‎(4)‎

• Permit No: M1988018
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 10/7/2015
• Doc Name: Report
• From: Midway Pit
• To: DRMS
• Inspection Date: 9/25/2015
• Email Name: TC1
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT rR EC 15, 11V E D
PHONE: [phone] OCT 13 2015
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:
Midway Pit
MINE/PROSPECTING ID#:
M-1988-018
MINERAL:
Sand and gravel
COUNTY:
El Paso
INSPECTION TYPE:
Monitoring
INSPECTOR(S):
Timothy A. Cazier
INSP. DATE:
September 25, 2014
INSP. TIME:
09:55
OPERATOR:
Midway Aggregates, RLLP
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
Joe Baxter & Leonard Read
TYPE OF OPERATION:
112c - Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Normal I&E Program
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
Complete Bond
BOND AMOUNT:
$40,000.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
NA
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
None
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
None
WEATHER:
Clear
INS ' SIGNATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
October 7, 2015
The following 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: Availability Of Records
PROBLEM No. 1/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The current mine and reclamation plans, as well as the
affected area mine and reclamation plan maps do not reflect the observed disturbances (i.e., affected area
limits) and necessary reclamation (e.g., pond reclamation and seed mix).
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Within 60 days of this report the Operator must submit a Technical Revision (TR) to
update the mining and reclamation plans, and the Mine Plan Map and Reclamation Plan Map.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 12/07/15
INSPECTION TOPIC: Availability Of Records
PROBLEM No. 2/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: No utility structures agreement for the transmission powerline
on the north side of the existing pit.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Within 30 days of this report the Operator must submit a notarized letter or agreement
in accordance with Rule 6.4.19 addressing the potential for damage to the powerline.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 11/09/15
INSPECTION TOPIC: Financial Warranty
PROBLEM No. 3/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 financial warranty, as determined by the Division.
The operator will have 60 days from the date on this report to post the additional financial warranty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 12/07/15
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