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i OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMATION
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SMARA LEAD AGENCY INSPECTION NOTICE FORM
(This form is provided for the convenience of lead agencies. See instructions on the back of the form.)
To: Reporting Unit
California Department of Conservation
Office of Mine Reclamation
801 K Street, MS 0906
Sacramento, CA 95814
From: Butte County
Department of Development Services
7 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Date of this Notice: December 21, 2016
Subject: Lead Agency Inspection Notice Pursuant to PRC 2774(b)
Date of Inspection: December 7, 2016 Mine ID: 91- 04-0034
I certify that this surface mining operation is in compliance with SMARA (mining operation is permitted
[or vested], consistent with reclamation plan, the financial assurance is adequate for reclamation
costs, and no violations were cited on the MRRC-1 inspection form*).
Check pplic� box:
Yes I� I No - If no, which aspects of the operations are inconsistent with SMARA :
Does the surface mining operation have a review of its reclamation plan, financial assurances, or an
interim management plan pending under subdivision (b), (c), (d), or (h) of Section 2770, or an appeal
pending before the board or lead agency governing body under subdivision (e) or (h) of Section 2770?
Yes No
Are the completed MRRC-1 inspection form and any supporting documentation, including, but not
limited to, any inspection report prepared by the licensed geologist, civil engineer, landscape architect,
or forester, who conducted the inspection attached? Yes ✓ Non
Rowland Hickel, Senior Planner
Signature and Title of Lead Agency Representative * See instructions on back of form
INSPECTION NOTICE FORM INSTRUCTIONS
The specific SMARA statute that requires the inspection notice is quoted below:
"PRO 2774 (b) ...The lead agency shall notify the director within 30 days of the date of completion of
the inspection that the inspection has been conducted. The notice shall contain a statement regarding
the surface mining operation's compliance with this chapter, shall include a copy of the completed
inspection form, and shall specify which aspects of the surface mining operations, if any, are
inconsistent with this chapter. If the surface mining operation has a review of its reclamation plan,
financial assurances, or an interim management plan pending under subdivision (b), (c), (d), or (h) of
Section 2770, or an appeal pending before the board or lead agency governing body under subdivision
(e) or (h) of Section 2770, the notice shall so indicate. The lead agency shall forward to the operator a
copy of the notice, a copy of the completed inspection form, and any supporting documentation,
including, but not limited to, any inspection report prepared by the geologist, civil engineer, landscape
architect, or forester, who conducted the inspection."
Please use the attached suggested SMARA LEAD AGENCY INSPECTION NOTICE FORM or your
own form or letter format to provide the information required pursuant to PRC 2774(b).
*Please note whether violations cited in the MRRC-1 have been corrected at the date of this
notice.
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMATION
MRRC-1(4/97)Page 1 of 5(Rev.07/13)
SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
(See reverse side of each form page for completion instructions)
I.Mine Name(As Shown on Approved Reclamation Plan) Inspection Date: CA MINE ID#
Power House Mine December 7, 2016 91- 04-0034
II.Mine Operator Telephone
Granite Construction Company (916) 855-4473
Onsite Contact Person Telephone
Aaron Vasbinder (209) 234-3577
Mailing Address
2869 Highway 70
City State ZIP Code
Oroville California 95965
E-mail Address(optional)
aaron.vasbinder@gcinc.com
III.Designated Agent Telephone
Candice Longnecker p16)855-4473
Mailing Address
4001 Bradshaw Road
City I State I ZIP Code
Sacramento I California I 95827
E-mail Address(optional)
candice.longnecker@gcinc.com
IV.SMARA Lead Agency Name(City,County,BCDC,or SMGB)
Butte County
Inspector Telephone
Rowland Rickel (530) 538-7150
Title I Organization
Senior Planner I Department of Development Services
Mailing Address
7 County Center Drive
City I State ZIP Code
Oroville I California 95965
E-mail Address(optional)
rhickel@buttecounty.net
V.Does the operation have: P I NR No I Yes
A Permit to Mine ❑ ❑ I-7 1 Permit#0-Start and Expiration Dates
MIN09-0001. N/A
Vested Right to Mine I I / \ I I Year of Lead Agency determination
A Reclamation Plan ❑ >< ❑ RP# M I N09-0001 Date Approved10/25/2012
Reclamation Plan Amendment I I j I I RP Amendment#(as applies) Date Approved or Status of Amendment
Has the Operator filed a Mining Operation Annual Report(Form MRRC-2)this Year? Year of Most Recent Filed
Check One: ❑Yes ❑No Annual Report:2015
VI.Is this Operation on Federal Land?Check One:
If"Yes,"Provide One or Both of the Federal Mine Land Identification Numbers Below: EYes ❑No
California Mining Claim Number(CAMC#): I Latitude/Longitude at Mine Entrance(Decimal Degrees):
39.416007/-121.614903
U.S.Forest Service or BLM Identification Number(Plan of Operations#): Status of Plan of Operations(Current/Expired/In Process):
DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice&completed MRRC-1 to operator,operator's designated agent,BLM or USFS(if required)&retains original.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
Form MRRC-1 (4/97)Page 1 (Rev.07/13)
This report is intended to comply with the requirements of California's Surface Mining and Reclamation Act(SMARA—Public Resources Code Sections§§
2710 et seq.,and the associated California Code of Regulations found in Title 14,division 2,beginning at§3500,hereinafter respectively"PRC"or"CCR")and
specifically PRC§2774(b)and CCR§3504.5 for operations located on private land and/or partly or solely on Bureau of Land Management(BLM)and U.S.
Forest Service(USFS)lands(Title 43, parts 3500,3600,and 3800 of the Code of Federal Regulations). A Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S.
Department of Interior,BLM; U.S. Department of Agriculture, USFS;the State of California,Department of Conservation;and the State Mining and Geology
Board(SMGB),discusses implementation of SMARA on Federal lands in California that are under the jurisdiction of the BLM and/or the USFS.
As required by PRC§2774(b)and CCR§3504.5(g), Lead Agencies shall file an Inspection Notice that includes a statement regarding compliance with
SMARA,a copy of this Surface Mining Inspection Report(MRRC-1)and any other supporting documentation with the Department within 30 days of completion
of the inspection.The Lead Agency shall also forward a copy of the Inspection Notice, MRRC-1,and any supporting documentation to the operator.
BLOCK I: Enter the name of the Mining Operation,the date of the inspection,and the California Mine ID number.
BLOCK II: Enter the name of the Mine Operator,mailing address,phone number, name,and email address(optional)of the person to serve as the
onsite contact.
BLOCK III: Enter the name,mailing address, phone number,and email(optional)of the Designated Agent who, under PRC§2772(c)(1)and
2207(a)(1),will serve as a contact for any follow-up correspondence or discussions regarding the inspection or noted violations.
BLOCK IV: For"Lead Agency,"enter the name of the certified SMARA Lead Agency that is conducting this inspection.Acceptable entries include the
name of the city,county,Bay Conservation and Development Commission(BCDC),or State Mining and Geology Board(SMGB). For
"Organization,"enter the name of the agency,firm or other organization that employs the inspector.
BLOCK V: Check the appropriate boxes.
P Pending(on appeal or awaiting approval by Lead Agency)
NR, No,Yes Not required for this operation at the time this inspection was completed
No
Yes,supply information
Note:Where appropriate,to aid in determining when the lead agency recognized that the operation has vested mining rights,inspectors
are advised to review older agency correspondence, minutes of lead agency hearings, including agendas and staff reports associated
with approvals of any kind related to the mining operation.
BLOCK VI: Indicate if the operation is on federal Land;if operation is on federal land,include a California Mining Claim Number and/or a BLM/USFS
Identification Number and Plan of Operations Number,if applicable.Give the status of the BLM/USFS Plan of Operations,as indicated.
Give the latitude and longitude at the mine entrance in decimal degrees.
DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS:
One copy of the inspection notice and this completed Inspection Report(all pages)shall be given to the Mine Operator and the
operator's designated agent by the lead agency(PRC Section 7374(b).
The Lead Agency must retain the original copy of this Inspection Report and submit one copy of this Inspection Report, along
with an original inspection report notice(PRC Subsection 2774(b)),within 30-days of the completion of the inspection, to:
Department of Conservation
Office of Mine Reclamation
801 K St MS 09-06 Sacramento, CA 95814-3529
If any part of the operation inspected is on BLM or USFS land, one copy of this Inspection Report should be forwarded to the
appropriate BLM or USFS office.
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMATION
MRRC-1(4/97)Page 2 of 5(Rev.07/13)
SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
VII.Financial Assurance Inspection Date: CA MINE ID#:
December 7, 2016 91-04-0034
Type of Financial Financial Assurance Mechanism Number(s) Amount of Mechanism Date of Expiration Date of Lead Agency
Assurance Mechanism(s) Approval of
Mechanism
None
Total Amount of Mechanism(s) None
❑ Financial Assurance Mechanism Pending Review by Lead Agency?If yes,provide date submitted/explanation and amount of pending mechanism:
Has there been a change of operator If yes,has the new operator posted a Financial Assurance Mechanism? Does new operator's
since last inspection?If yes provide the date ❑Yes ❑No Notice of Change include
of notice. a statement of responsibility
If not,describe status of new operators Financial Assurance Mechanism: for reclamation?
❑Yes ENo
❑Yes No
Date of Change:
Date and Amount of Most Recent Approved Date: Amount:
Financial Assurance Cost Estimate:
❑ Financial Assurance Cost Estimate Date Submitted/Explanation/Amount of pending estimate:
Pending Review with Lead Agency?
❑ Financial Assurance Cost Estimate Date Submitted to State Mining and Geology Board or Lead Agency for Appeal/Explanation:
Appealed by Operator?
❑■ Other? No disturbance at the mine. Original cost estimate of Phase 1 reclamation was
submitted on June 12, 2009 in the amount of$510,905.24. An updated estimate and
financial assurance mechanism will be submitted to the lead agency prior to operations.
DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice&completed MRRC-1 to operator,operator's designated agent,BLM or USFS(if required)&retains original.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
Form MRRC-1 (4/97)Page 2(Rev.07/13)
BLOCK VII: Type of Financial Assurance Mechanism(s): Fill in the type of mechanism(s)that are on file. PRC§3803 and SMGB Financial
Assurance Guideline number 10 describe Surety Bonds,Trust Funds,or Irrevocable Letters of Credit as acceptable financial assurance
mechanisms for non-governmental entity operators. For surface mining operations owned and operated by state and local government
entities,Surety Bonds,Trust Funds, Irrevocable Letters of Credit, Pledges of Revenue,and Budget Set Aside are acceptable financial
assurance mechanisms.
State the Financial Assurance Mechanism(s)document number(s).State the dollar amount of each Financial Assurance Mechanism(s)
currently on file.State the date of expiration of the Financial Assurance Mechanism(s)currently on file.State the date of approval for the
most recent lead agency approved Financial Assurance Mechanism(s)on file. State the total dollar amount of mechanisms held for
reclamation.
Indicate if any Financial Assurance Mechanisms are pending review by the lead agency and the date and amount of submittal to the lead
agency.
Indicate if there has been a change of operator of record since the last inspection and,if so,note the date the change occurred and
whether the new operator has signed any document acknowledging reclamation responsibility under the approved reclamation plan and
if the new operator has posted a Financial Assurance Mechanism. If a replacement Financial Assurance Mechanism has not been
posted,indicate the status of the new operator's replacement Financial Assurance Mechanism. Per PRC§2773.1(c)and Guideline
number 19 of the SMGB's Financial Assurance Guidelines,when operatorship is transferred,"the original financial assurance must
remain in effect until the lead agency has approved,following department review,the replacement assurances provided by the
successor operator."
The Financial Assurance amount must be adjusted and approved annually to account for new lands disturbed by surface mining
operations and lands to be disturbed in coming year, inflation,and reclamation of lands accomplished in accordance with the approved
Reclamation Plan(PRC§2773.1(a)(3)and SMGB Financial Assurance Guideline#16). In order to determine what adjustments, if any,
are appropriate to the Financial Assurance Mechanism amount,each mine operator must submit annually a revision of the written
Financial Assurance Cost Estimate to the Lead Agency(PRC§3804(c)). Provide the date of the operator's most recent revision of the
Financial Assurance Cost Estimate to the Lead Agency and where appropriate,provide a status of the pending Financial Assurance Cost
Estimate. Provide the date and amount of the most recently approved Financial Assurance Cost Estimate.
Also indicate if the Financial Assurance Cost Estimate is under appeal to the lead agency or whether it has been appealed to State Mining
and Geology Board as described in PRC§2770(e).
Use the Financial Assurance"Other"and"Explanation"blocks to provide any other pertinent information regarding the status of
Financial Assurance(s). If the operation does not have a sufficient Financial Assurance Cost Estimate and/or Financial Assurance
Mechanism,explain in detail.
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMATION
MRRC-1(4/97)Page 3 of 5(Rev.07/13)
SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
VIII.Non-SMARA facility operations conditions solely of local concern(e.g.hours of operation)do CA MINE ID#
not need to be noted here.See Instructions for Block VIII on reverse side of page.
[Use separate sheet(s)where necessary. Refer to item numbers below] 91 04-0034
Potential Reclamation Plan List Reclamation Plan Requirements Note Site Conditions and Compliance Issues
Requirements: (Recommended to be filled out prior to field inspection) (Note additional comments on Page 5 as necessary) VN?
1)General Information a)Sand&Gravel
0
a) Permitted Mineral Product(s) b) 1,000,000 tons/annual; (28,400,000 tons/gross)
b)Approved Production Amount c)Total life of operations is 50 years or the year
(Annual/Gross) 2061.
c)End Date of Operations Per RP d)N/A
d)Permit end date e)253 acres of agriculture lands&201 acres of
open water lake habitat.
e)End Use
2)Boundaries a)500 acres ❑
a)Property Boundary c)454 acres
c)454 acres
b)Permit Boundary d)50 foot setback from the north,west and south property lines;
60 foot setback from the Hwy.70 right-of-way;600 foot minimum
c)Rec.Plan Boundary(RPB) setback from the Feather River. Berms will be installed inside the
setback areas from Hwy.70 and the south property line.
d)Setbacks
3)Slopes—Grading Maximum depth of mining is 40 ft. below ❑
a)Fill Slopes—Note Condition of: existing grade in Phase 1 and 50 ft. below grade
i) Slopes—Working(max/current) in Phase 2. Side slopes from 5 ft. below the
ii) Slopes—Reclaimed average low groundwater table to grade will be
iii) Compaction maintained at 2:1. Lower side slopes will be
maintained no steeper than 1.5:1, except on the
b)Cut Slopes—Note Condition of: northwestern slope of Phase 2,which may be
i) Slopes—Working(max./current) excavated at a slope gradient of 2:1.
ii) Slopes—Reclaimed
4)Erosion Control The site will be revegetated and graded to minimize erosion and ❑
convey storm water runoff to interior retention basins. BMPs will be
a)BMPs installed as needed to control erosion and prevent unlawful
releases.Measures include planting grasses,grading flatter slopes,
b)Grading armoringrip
with rap,installing straw bales,wattles and erosion
c)Vegetation control blankets.
5)Ponds 0
Final reclamation of a portion of the Phase 2
a)Design—Function area would include open water for wildlife habitat.
b)Capacity(area/depth/volume) The open water area would cover approximately
201 acres, and have an average depth of 45 feet.
c)Maintenance
6)Stream&Wetland Protection Flood berms will be constructed along the
a)Buffers(distance to channel) western boundary line in Phase 1, and along the
b)Berms(distance/length/height) southern and northern boundaries in Phase 2.
Berms will have a final elev. of 115.7'(amsl)with
c)Best Management Practices slope angles of 2:1 or flatter. The base of the
d)Drainage berms will have B-and C-horizon soils. A thin
e)Grading&Slopes layer of A-horizon soil will be placed on top to
support vegetation. Berms will be revegetated
f)Stockpiles and will remain in place after reclamation.
g)Stream Diversions
7)Sensitive Wildlife&Plant Protection Installation of flood berms would prevent flood waters from ❑
a)List Species entering the site,causing an entrapment risk for sensitive
anadromous fish species. Pre-mining surveys for a variety of
b)Protection Measures other protected species is required.
DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice&completed MRRC-1 to operator,operator's designated agent,BLM or USFS(if required)&retains original.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
Form MRRC-1 (4/97)Page 3 and 4(Rev.07/13)
BLOCK VIII: INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH DATA COLUMN:
Potential Reclamation Plan Requirements (Column 1): Under CCR§ 3504.5(f), "Inspections may include, but shall not
be limited to the following:the operation's horizontal and vertical dimensions,volumes of materials stored on the site;slope
angles of stock piles,waste piles and quarry walls; potential geological hazards; equipment and other facilities;samples of
materials;photographic or other electronic images of the operation;any measurements or observations deemed necessary
by the inspector or the lead agency to ensure the operation is in compliance with Public Resources Code Chapter 9."
Column 1 provides a list of items that may be included in the approved reclamation plan,either expressly or by reference as
described in PRC§2772(d),which may include conditions of approval, other permit requirements and supplementary
documents,including environmental documents, prepared for the project pursuant to Division 13(commencing with Section
21000).
It is not expected that all reclamation plans will include each item of Section VIII, or be limited to the items listed. Items in
Column 1 that are not operative requirements in the reclamation plan may not need to be addressed by the inspection.
Operative reclamation plan requirements not listed in Items 1 through 12 may be listed in Item 13, under"Other
Reclamation Plan Requirements."
Reclamation Plan Requirements (Column 2): Prior to field inspection, it is recommended that the inspector review the
approved reclamation plan and any amendments, as well as any other documents included by reference, including
conditions of approval,other permit requirements and supplementary documents, such as environmental documents
prepared for the project pursuant to Division 13(commencing with Section 21000)that specifically relate to reclamation of
the mine site. The most recently approved Financial Assurance Cost Estimate and any pending or ongoing enforcement
actions should also be reviewed. Conditions of approval that relate to facility operations solely of local concern, such as
hours of operation, noise, and dust control are not subject to the inspection.
Column 2 is intended to provide the inspector a place to match any items noted in Column 1 with those items included in the
approved reclamation plan either expressly or by reference as described in PRC§2772(d),which may include conditions of
approval, other permit requirements and supplementary documents, including environmental documents prepared for the
project pursuant to Division 13(commencing with§21000). Also note any Interim Management Plan (IMP)requirements
where the mine is subject to an IMP pursuant to PRC§2770(h).
Indicate the source document for the reclamation plan requirements at the end of the entry in parenthesis;i.e.(COA)(P00)
(EIR)(WDR)(SWPPP),etc. Conditions of approval that relate to facility operations solely of local concern,such as hours
of operation, noise, and dust control should not be included in Column 2. If items listed in Column 1 of Section VIII of the
form are not included in the reclamation plan or other documents included by reference,write not applicable or"NA" in
Column 2.
Specific reclamation requirements may not apply to an operation at the time of inspection, but they are important to be
aware of to ensure current activity at the site will not prohibit reclamation in accordance with the approved reclamation plan.
A copy of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 and 1993 SMGB regulations may be obtained at
http://www.conservation.ca.aov/omr/lawsandreaulations/Pages/SMARA.aspx.
Site Conditions and Compliance Issues (Column 3): Describe current site conditions and compliance issues noted for
both operating and reclaimed surfaces that pertain to the reclaimed condition of the mining site. Block IX is provided for
additional space to describe site conditions and/or compliance issues. Attach additional sheets as necessary.
Evaluations of slope stability and engineered compaction should be prepared by qualified professionals only. PRC§
2774(b))states"The lead agency may cause an inspection to be conducted by a state licensed geologist,state licensed
civil engineer, state licensed landscape architect,or state licensed forester,who is experienced in land reclamation and
who has not been employed by a surface mining operation within the jurisdiction of the lead agency in any capacity during
the previous 12 months."
VN?(Column 4): Use this box to indicate if violations were noted for any of the specific items under the corresponding item
group heading(e.g., Boundaries,Slopes-Grading,etc.)during field inspection of the site. Enter number of violations in the
box.
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMATION
MRRC-1(4/97)Page 4 of 5(Rev.07/13)
SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
VIII. Non-SMARA facility operations conditions solely of local concern(e.g.hours of operation)do CA MINE ID#
not need to be noted here.See Instructions for Block VIII on reverse side of page.
[Use separate sheet(s)where necessary.Refer to item numbers below] 91 04-0034
Potential Reclamation Plan List Reclamation Plan Requirements Note Site Conditions and Compliance Issues
Requirements: (Recommended to be filled out prior to field inspection) (Note additional comments on Page 5 as necessary) VN?
8)Soil/Overburden Stockpile Topsoils will be removed as necessary,prior to beginning
Management a new mine area.Prime soils will be salvaged and
a)Topsoil segregated from other growth media.Stockpiles will be
identified,vegetated to prevent erosion and minimize
i)Location noxious weeds,have a maximum height of 40 ft,and have
ii)Slope Stability side slopes of 2:1.Where possible,removed soils will be
iii)BMPs immediately used for reclamation.Removal of prime soils
from Phase 2 areas will be used in reclamation of Phase 1
b)Overburden areas(Agricultural Area).Phase 2 areas will be reclaimed
Lo open water and wetland habitats.
i)Location
ii)Slope Stability Overburden will initially be used to construct berms.Flood
berms,noise attenuation berms,and visual berms will
iii)BMPs remain in place.Remaining overburden will be used as
c)Topsoil Application backfill.
i)Amendments A target of 10-inches of topsoil will be distributed over
ii)Depth backfilled overburden.Before placement,soils will be
Lreated for weeds.If compacted,the surface will be tilled
iii)Moisture or scarified,prior to revegetation.
iv)Application Methods
9)Revegetation Deep-rooted cover crops will be planted as the first
a)Test Plots crops after distribution of topsoils in the reclaimed
b)Species Mix agricultural areas.Agricultural lands will eventually be
planted with crops previously grown on site,such as
c)Density wheat or orchards. Reclaimed open water and wetland
d)Percent Cover habitat areas will be planted with native riparian and oak
woodland vegetation communities. Species types will
e)Species Richness transition from the shoreline to upland areas. Wetland
f)Protection grasses and herbaceous species will be planted near
the shorelines. Riparian woodland species above that.
g)Success Monitoring And,oak woodland species in the upland areas.
h)Invasive Species Control Vegetated areas will be fenced for protection.
10)Structures Groundwater monitoring wells will be abandoned in 0
accordance with local ordinances,upon final reclamation.
11)Equipment All equipment used in mining and reclamation will be removed from the site after final ❑
reclamation.Any incidental refuse or garbage will be hauled off-site and disposed in
accordance with state and local standards.
12)Closure of Adits ❑
N/A
13)Other Reclamation Plan ❑
Requirements N/A
DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice&completed MRRC-1 to operator,operator's designated agent,BLM or USFS(if required)&retains original.
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMATION
MRRC-1 (4/97)Page 5 of 5(Rev.07113)
SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
IX.List comments/description/sketches to support observations of mine site conditions,including violations, Where any CA MINE ID#
violations are noted,list in numerical order,along with suggested corresponding corrective actions. Also describe preventative
measures recommended by the inspector to avoid or remedy potential violations.Indicate if you have attached photos, 91-
sketches,and/or notice(s)of violation(s)or other documents to this form. 04-0 0 34
(Add additional sheets as necessary)
Pursuant to Section 13-111 of the Butte County Code(see attachment), upon approval of the mining Inspection Date:
permit and use permit,the operator shall commence surface mining operations within ten(10)years from December 7, 201 6
the date of issuance of the permit. Should operation not commence within ten(10)years from the date of Weather Code(s)
issuance of the permit,the operator may request an extension of five(5)years prior to the expiration of
the said ten-year period. A request for an extension of the mining permit and use permit for mining,if CL
required,shall be made in writing to the Director of Development Services. Duration of Inspection:
15 minutes
Upon approval of said permits,the following shall also be required: Start Time: 10:00 am
(1)The owner,manager,or other person in charge of any surface mining operation,in compliance with End Time: 10:15 am
Section 2207 of the Public Resources Code and Section 13-116(a)of this article,shall,within the first year
following approval and no later than July 1, commence forwarding annual reports to the Director of the Status of Mine Code(s):
Department of Conservation and the Planning Division upon forms furnished by the State Board: N P
(2)The County,in compliance with PRC Section 2774(b)and Section 13-116 of this article,shall conduct Status of Reclamation Code(s):
an inspection of the mining operation within the first year following approval and no later than six(6) RN
months after receiving the surface mining operation's annual report submitted pursuant to Section 2207 of Approximate Acreage Under Reclamation:
the Public Resources Code and Section 13-116(a)of this article;
None
(3)If the operator declares the mining operation to be newly permitted-not yet in operation in the annual Approximate Acreage the lead agency has
production report submitted to the Department of Conservation and the County pursuant to Section 2207 determined reclaimed in accordance with the
of the Public Resources Code and Section 13-116(a)of this article,the operator shall submit to the approved reclamation plan:
Director of Development Services a commencement status report with said annual production report Approximate Total Disturbed Acreage:
stating whether or not operations have commenced pursuant to the mining permit and associated use None
permit for mining,if required,and specifying all pertinent activities undertaken in preparation for the Approximate Pre-SMARA Disturbed Acreage:
commencement of operations.When the operator declares the mining operation to be active for the first
time in the annual production report,the mining operation shall be considered commenced and the nature None
and date of the commencement activities shall be specified in a final commencement status report,and no Disturbed Acreage Identified in Most Recent
further commencement status reports shall be required. Financial Assurance Cost Estimate:
-A Notice of Reclamation Approval was recorded for the Power House Mine in accordance with Section None
13-110(h)of the Butte County Code and Public Resources Code Section 2772.7.The Notice was
recorded with the Butte County Recorders Office on March 22,2013. The Notice indicated that the Previous Inspection Date(and Number of
approval date for MIN09-0001 is October 25,2012. Violations then Noted):
October 27, 2015 (None)
-A building permit for a Limited Agriculture Building was approved and built on August 30,2012, The Violations Corrected?(explain in block to left)
structure is located within the permitted boundaries of the mine, near the existing entrance to Highway 70. N/A
-A building permit(816-2278)was issued for a new manufactured home(see photo). The home appears
to be located within the permitted boundaries of the mine site, in the southwest corner of the property. Inspection Attendees and Affiliations
Construction may interfere with required improvements for the mining operation. To date,the home was John Weiman
installed,but not finaled.
(Franklin Construction Co.)
-The ten-year expiration date of the approved mining permit and use permit(MIN09-0001)is October 25, Ted Nicholas
2022.
(Plant Superintendant,
No mining activities have been initiated at the site. No violations or corrective measures have been Granite Construction Co.)
identified. Courtney Deporto
(Granite Construction Co.)
/ / I
X.Number of Current Violations: I ectors Signature: r t t If inspector is a contractor for the lead agency give license type
J1.�11 and number:
None Date Signed: I.1 /aI'
Le
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DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice&completed MRRC-1 to operator,operator's designated agent,BLM or USFS(if required)&retains original.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
Form MRRC-1 (4/97)Page 5(Rev.05/13)
BLOCK IX Inspectors may use the large open block for comments to describe violations, corresponding corrective actions, or
preventative measure(s)suggested by the inspector to address noted violations or avoid potential violations,and to explain
any limitations on the inspection conducted. The inspector can also use this space to describe the status of any pending or
current enforcement actions. Separate violations that are the subject of existing enforcement actions from violations
observed during the current inspection.
Enter California Mine ID Number and Date of Inspection.
Weather Codes: CR=Clear; CL=Cloudy; RN = Rain; SN =Snow;WD=Windy
For"Duration of Inspection," indicate the start and end times of the inspection (do not include travel time).
SMARA Status Codes(based on annual report and reported production under CCR§3695, indicate the appropriate status
code)
I =Idle(Per§2727.1) NP=Newly Permitted(must be no mining/disturbance)
AB=Abandoned(Per§2770(h)(6)) NOP-NC=Not in operation, reclamation not completed
NOP-C= Not in operation, reclamation completed
If idle,indicate either the date operation became idle as defined by PRC Section 2727.1,the date an IMP was approved,or the
status of any pending IMP.
Status of Reclamation Codes:
RN=Reclamation not begun P=Post reclamation monitoring
R=Reclamation in progress RC=Reclamation complete
Enter approximate acreage under reclamation (the number of acres actively being reclaimed in accordance with the
approved reclamation plan).
Enter approximate acreage determined to be reclaimed in accordance with the approved reclamation plan by Lead Agency.
Enter approximate total disturbed acreage. This includes all acreage disturbed by the surface mining operation,as defined
by PRC§2729: "'Mined Lands'includes the surface, subsurface, and ground water of an area in which surface mining
operations will be,are being,or have been conducted,including private ways and roads appurtenant to any such area, land
excavations,workings,mining waste,and areas in which structures,facilities,equipment, machines,tools or other materials or
property which result from,or are used in,surface mining operations are located." This should include acreage under
reclamation that has not been determined to be reclaimed in accordance with the approved reclamation plan by the Lead
Agency.
Enter the total number of acres within or adjacent to the disturbance area of the operation disturbed pre-SMARA(disturbance
before January 1, 1976,that has not had mining related disturbance after January 1, 1976).
Enter the disturbed acreage identified in the most recent Financial Assurance Cost Estimate(i.e.,the disturbed acreage that
was used to calculate the most recent Financial Assurance Cost Estimate.
Enter the date of the previous lead agency inspection and number of violations noted during that inspection.
Attendees: Provide the names and affiliations of parties in attendance at the inspection.
BLOCK X: Enter the number of violations noted during the inspection. Sign and date the Inspection Report. If the inspector is a
consultant to the lead agency, include the inspector's certification (PE, PG, CEG, etc.)and license number, if applicable.
The lead agency may cause an inspection to be performed by contracting with private consultants, specifically: state
licensed geologist,state licensed civil engineer,state licensed landscape architect,or state licensed forester per§2774(b).
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