2012-09-13_INSPECTION - M1985135

• Permit No: M1985135
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 9/13/2012
• Doc Name: INSPECTION REPORT
• From: DRMS
• To: LARIMER COUNTY
• Inspection Date: 9/12/2012
• Email Name: ECS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
* ; g MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
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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:
Horton Gravel Pit
M- 1985 -135
Sand and gravel
Larimer
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Eric C. Scott
September 12, 2012
11:45
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Larimer County
Dennis Morrison
112c -Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I &E Program
None
$0.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
I ECTO S NATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Cloud
September 13, 2012
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: Backfilling & Grading
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Erosion gullies and ruts were observed on -site. This is a
problem at this time for failure to protect the affected land from erosion pursuant to C.R.S. 34- 32.5 -116 (4) 0).
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall provide photo documentation to the Division verifying erosion
gullies and ruts have been repaired, and that the site has have been reconstructed and stabilized to prevent erosion
damage by the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/31/12
INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The site has either exposed groundwater or is improperly
impounding surface drainage /runoff. 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 or impounded
surface runoff present 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.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Submit documentation from the State Engineer's Office demonstrating that the
impoundment of water in this pit is authorized by that office. Operator could also remove impediments to proper
surface drainage.
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 pit to
at least two feet above the groundwater surface by the corrective action date specified.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/31/12
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