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Ill Illlllllllllllll <br />C <br /> <br />OE°AFTSaEniT OF `: ATUBAL aE50URCE5 <br />D .~AOme Pastor. ? eo~r .e J~. ecru. <br />1IL`ED La\D RECL..~`I_~TIO <br />~~ <br />a23 Centennial Budomg, t3t3 Sherman Street <br />Denver, Coioraoo 80203 Tel (303)866-3567 <br />David C. Shelton <br />Director <br />NOTICE OF INSPECTION <br />r1ND <br />INSPECTION REPORT <br />DP.TE OF L~ISPEGTICN: June 17, 1982 <br />NAME OF OPERATOR: Daniels Sand Company <br />ADDRESS: c/o Carl Herskind, P.O. Box 849 <br />Colorado Springs, CO 80901 <br />RE: FIIE NO.: 73-7 1.7TME: Daniels Sand Pit 112 <br />(Please note the instructions indicated by <br />an X to the right.) <br />No problems noted ac time of inspectior. <br />As a reminder, be sure to file your <br />Annual Report or Notice of Intent to <br />Continue on the Permit Anniversary Date <br />Possible problem(s) - irote recommenda- <br />tion(s) below to avoid further complica <br />[ions or possible violation(s) at the <br />time of the next inspection. <br />Possible violation(s) -Note reco»eada <br />tion(s) below and reply to the Division <br />by to avoid <br />enforcement action. <br />Possible violation(s) pose(s) an <br />immediate Chreat of harm to the <br />environment, public welfare, or <br />continued operation. Enforcement <br />action forthcoming. <br />OBSERVPSI01`3S OF IiLLORTANCE: <br />a~"` <br />1. Topsoil stockpiles exist at various locations around this pit, particularly the <br />newer workings east of Academy Boulevard, but the original plan does not specify the <br />locations. <br />2. Highwalls exist around portions of the depleted pit to the north and east sides <br />(approximately ?5 feet maximum height). The operator is presently trying to utilize <br />a backfilling technique which involves constructing dikes and filling the reservoir <br />with clarifier fines. These dikes are constructed in a terraced fashion and show <br />same promise. However, the highwalls adjacent to and west of Academy Boulevard are <br />not presently involved in this technique. <br />3. The pit east of Academy Boulevard is utilizing a benching technique for mining -- <br />a more desirable method from a reclamation perspective. <br />4. The operator appeared quite conscious of the reclamation problems associated with <br />these highwalls, and as mentioned in Ill above is seeking solutions to ultimately <br />eliminate these highwalls. <br />RECCS-1MEPIDATIONS <br />1. The operator should identify the location of topsoil stockpiles in the annual <br />report and estimate the amount of material currently present. <br />2. The operator should also elaborate on the technique for backfilling these highwall <br />areas (for ttte purposes of updating the files) and state what measures will be utilized <br />(and a time framework) for eliminating the highwalls immediately west of and parallel <br />to Academy Boulevard. <br />3. As there probably is not enough topsoil present to adequately cover all disturbed <br />areas, staff would recommend that the operator experiment with the overburden and <br />clarifier rejects to determine their growth potential. Staff would also recommend <br />that vegetation test plots be established to determine species suitability in this <br />sand-rich material that dominates the landscape. <br />4. Please supply the type and chemical nature of [he flocculent used in the clarifier. <br />;respected by: Mike Stanton /~~ <br />Rec7~aticn Specialist <br />MS:ep <br />cc: S. Briggs <br /> <br />