2018-03-30_INSPECTION - M1976018

• Permit No: M1976018
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 3/30/2018
• Doc Name Note: Inspection Report
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: North Weld Gravel
• Email Name: ECS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

AVCOLORADO
Division of Reclamation,
Mining and Safety
Department of Natural Resources
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
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:
MINEIPROSPECTING ID#:
MINERAL:
COUNTY:
North Weld Gravel
M-1976-018
Sand and gravel
Weld
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Eric C. Scott
March 28, 2018
10:00
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
North Weld Gravel
LeRoy Bellmore
l 12c - Construction
Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Normal I&E Program
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
Partial Bond
BOND AMOUNT:
$86,049.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Raining
March 30, 2018
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: 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. (Photos 3-4)
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: 6/01/18
INSPECTION TOPIC: Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The site is importing off-site fill (concrete/asphalt) without prior
approval by the Division per 3.1.5(9) of the Rule. (Photo 2)
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. Alternatively, the operator may demonstrate that the imported material has been
removed from the site by the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 6/01/18
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