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COLORADO <br /> ® Division of Reclamation, <br /> Mining and Safety <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT <br /> PHONE: (303) 866-3567 <br /> The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation <br /> noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit <br /> and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board. <br /> MINE NAME: MINE/PROSPECTING ID#: MINERAL: COUNTY: <br /> Alamosa Pit No. 2 M-1983-175 Sand and gravel Alamosa <br /> INSPECTION TYPE: WEATHER: Windy INSP.DATE: INSP. TIME: <br /> Monitoring September 5,2024 13:20 <br /> OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION: <br /> Southwest Ready-Mix,Inc. Paul Bottini 112c-Construction Regular Operation <br /> REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT: <br /> Normal I&E Pro ram Complete Bond $746.167.40 <br /> DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP. CONTACTS: JOINT INSP.AGENCY: <br /> NA None None <br /> INSPECTOR(S): INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE DATE: <br /> Chris Girardi October 8,2024 <br /> Jared Ebert <br /> The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS <br /> SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE <br /> WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a <br /> Possible Violation is indicated,you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land <br /> Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action. <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Backfilling & Grading, Mine Plan, and Hydrologic Balance <br /> POSSIBLE VIOLATION:The Division Staff observed rebar, other metal material, a metal drum, wood, plastic and <br /> debris scattered throughout the site and found to be backfilled within the exposed groundwater pit excavation <br /> (see Photos 9-15). This is a possible violation of the following: C.R.S. 34-32.5-116(4)(d) for failure to prevent the <br /> release of pollutants to the groundwater from any materials handled, or disposed of within the permit area; <br /> C.R.S. 34-32.5-116(4)(e) for failure to dispose of refuse in a manner that controls unsightliness or deleterious <br /> effects of such refuse; C.R.S. 34-32.5-116(4)(h) for failure to minimize the disturbance to the hydrologic balance; <br /> and C.R.S. 34-32.5-124 and Rule 3.1.5(9) for failure to comply with the conditions of the permit to backfill the <br /> pits with inert material in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:This possible violation will require a hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board <br /> (MLRB). The schedule and other details for the MLRB hearing will be provided under a separate document to be <br /> sent via certified mail to the Operator. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE:Tentative MLRB Hearing— November 13 & 14, 2024 <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC:Topsoil <br /> POSSIBLE VIOLATION:The Division Staff did not observe topsoil stockpiles at the site. This is a possible violation <br /> of the following: of C.R.S. 34-32.5-116(4)(g) for failure to remove topsoil and segregate from other spoil and <br /> C.R.S. 34-32.5-124 for failure to comply with the conditions of the permit to stockpile topsoil for reclamation in <br /> Page 1 of 14 <br />