2016-06-28_INSPECTION - M2008006

• Permit No: M2008006
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 6/28/2016
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Connell Resources
• Email Name: MAC
• Email Name: WHE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

of Coto COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
Nei 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:
SerFer Pit M-2008-006 Gravel and sand Latimer
INSPECTION TYPE: INSPECTOR(S): INSP. DATE: INSP.TIME:
Surety Release Inspection Michael A. Cunningham June 17, 2016 11:15
OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION:
Connell Resources, Inc. Kevin Anderson 112c-Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I&E Program Complete Bond $328,445.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP. CONTACTS: JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA None None
WEATHER: IN P!')
SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear June 28,2016
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: Reclamation Success
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 the
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. The Technical Revision shall include a revised Reclamation Plan Map which depicts the
final contours of the site as well as an explanation of why a small depression was left in place south of the
existing reservoir.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 7/29/16
INSPECTION TOPIC: Revegetation
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: There are state-listed noxious weeds present on site. This is a
problem for failure to employ weed control methods for state listed noxious weed species within the permitted
area, and to reduce the spread of weeds to nearby areas as required by Section 3.1.10 (6) of the rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:The operator shall develop a weed control and management plan in accordance with
Section 3.1.10 (6) of the Rule. This plan should be developed in consultation with the county extension agency,
or weed control district office and should include specific control measures to be applied, a schedule for when
control measures will be applied and a post-treatment monitoring plan. This weed control plan shall be
submitted to the Division as a Technical Revision to the approved plan with the appropriate Technical Revision
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