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Department of Conservation
OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMATION
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:
Date of this Notice:
Subject: Lead Agency Inspection Notice Pursuant to PRC 2774(b)
____________________________________________
Signature and Title of Lead Agency Representative *See instructions on back of form
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 applicable box:
Yes 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 No
Date of Inspection:Mine ID: 91-
Rowland Hickel, Senior Planner
Butte County
Department of Development Services
7 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
December 10, 2016
September 16, 2015 04-0011
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INSPECTION NOTICE FORM INSTRUCTIONS
The specific SMARA statute that requires the inspection notice is quoted below:
“PRC 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#
91-
II. Mine Operator Telephone
( )
Onsite Contact Person Telephone
( )
Mailing Address
City State ZIP Code
E-mail Address (optional)
III. Designated Agent Telephone
( )
Mailing Address
City State ZIP Code
E-mail Address (optional)
IV. SMARA Lead Agency Name (City, County, BCDC, or SMGB)
Inspector Telephone
( )
Title Organization
Mailing Address
City State ZIP Code
E-mail Address (optional)
V. Does the operation have:P NR No Yes
A Permit to Mine Permit # - Start and Expiration Dates
Vested Right to Mine Year of Lead Agency determination
A Reclamation Plan RP# Date Approved
Reclamation Plan Amendment RP Amendment # (as applies) Date Approved or Status of Amendment
Has the Operator filed a Mining Operation Annual Report (Form MRRC-2) this Year?
Check One:Yes No Year of Most Recent Filed
Annual Report:
VI. Is this Operation on Federal Land? Check One:If "Yes,”Provide One or Both of the Federal Mine Land Identification Numbers Below:Yes No
California Mining Claim Number (CAMC#):Latitude/Longitude at Mine Entrance (Decimal Degrees):
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.
Table Mountain Quarry September 16, 2015 04-0011
Triangle Rock Products, Inc.580 534-4517
Sean Borck 580 534-4517
2216 Table Mountain Blvd.
Oroville California 95965
borcks@vmcmail.com
Kevin Torell 510 340-8215
50 El Charro Road
Pleasanton California 94588
torellk@vmcmail.com
Butte County
Rowland Hickel 530 538-7150
Senior Planner Department of Development Services
7 County Center Drive
Oroville California 95965
rhickel@buttecounty.net
UP-96-02 (Expires December 31, 2029)
October 19, 1995
October 19, 1995
MIN 04-01 January 23, 2007
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N/A 39.599240 / -121.590069
N/A N/A
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
NR, No, Yes
Pending (on appeal or awaiting approval by Lead Agency)
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.
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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#:
91-
Type of Financial
Assurance Mechanism(s)
Financial Assurance Mechanism Number(s)Amount of Mechanism Date of Expiration Date of Lead Agency
Approval of
Mechanism
Total Amount of Mechanism(s)
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
since last inspection? If yes provide the date
of notice.
Yes No
Date of Change:
If yes, has the new operator posted a Financial Assurance Mechanism?
Yes No
If not, describe status of new operators Financial Assurance Mechanism:
Does new operator’s
Notice of Change include
a statement of responsibility
for reclamation?
Yes No
Date and Amount of Most Recent Approved
Financial Assurance Cost Estimate:
Date: Amount:
Financial Assurance Cost Estimate
Pending Review with Lead Agency? Date Submitted/Explanation/Amount of pending estimate:
Financial Assurance Cost Estimate
Appealed by Operator?
Date Submitted to State Mining and Geology Board or Lead Agency for Appeal/Explanation:
Other?
DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice & completed MRRC-1 to operator, operator’s designated agent, BLM or USFS (if required) & retains original.
September 16, 2015 04-0011
Bond #6615699 $1,178,250.00 Continuous 10/10/14
$1,178,250.00
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September 15, 2015 $1,623,907.00
N/A
N/A
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
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]
CA MINE ID #
91-
Potential Reclamation Plan
Requirements:
List Reclamation Plan Requirements
(Recommended to be filled out prior to field inspection)
Note Site Conditions and Compliance Issues
(Note additional comments on Page 5 as necessary)
VN?
1) General Information
a) Permitted Mineral Product(s)
b) Approved Production Amount
(Annual/Gross)
c) End Date of Operations Per RP
d) Permit end date
e) End Use
2) Boundaries
a) Property Boundary
b) Permit Boundary
c) Rec. Plan Boundary (RPB)
d) Setbacks
3) Slopes –Grading
a) Fill Slopes –Note Condition of:
i) Slopes –Working (max/current)
ii) Slopes –Reclaimed
iii) Compaction
b) Cut Slopes –Note Condition of:
i) Slopes –Working (max./current)
ii) Slopes –Reclaimed
4) Erosion Control
a) BMPs
b) Grading
c) Vegetation
5) Ponds
a) Design –Function
b) Capacity (area/depth/volume)
c) Maintenance
6) Stream & Wetland Protection
a) Buffers (distance to channel)
b) Berms (distance/length/height)
c) Best Management Practices
d) Drainage
e) Grading & Slopes
f) Stockpiles
g) Stream Diversions
7) Sensitive Wildlife & Plant Protection
a) List Species
b) Protection Measures
DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice & completed MRRC-1 to operator, operator’s designated agent, BLM or USFS (if required) & retains original.
04-0011
a) Aggregate
b) 770,000 - 1,350,867 tons/annual
(24,733,204 tons/gross)
c) December 31, 2031
d) December 31, 2029
e) Agriculture (Livestock Grazing)
Annual aggregate production is
within the approved amount.
Operations are performed in a
manner that would not preclude the
site from reclamation in accordance
with the approved reclamation plan.
a) 1,439 acres
b) 20 acres
c) 20 acres
d) N/A
Operations are conducted within
the permitted boundary.
Upon completion of mining, disturbed areas will be
graded to allow for proper drainage, and backfilled
with fines recovered from mining activities. The
exposed basalt cap will be topped with 3 inches of
'natural materials' for revegetation.
Working and reclaimed slopes will generally have
2:1 slopes or flatter, except for the quarry area walls,
which will have 1:1 slopes. Two to three benches
will be established along quarry walls. Each bench
will be approximately 25' wide and 50' high.
Mineral extraction are progressing in accordance
with the approved reclamation plan and plan of
operations. Quarry walls appear stable. Fines
from processing activities are being redistributed
onto the quarry floors to establish a smooth
surface; reducing wear on equipment.
In July 2013, a basalt column along the haul
road (outside the quarry area) had collapse.
The column has not been removed. Its
anticipated that the column will be left in place.
Erosion will be controlled during all phases of mining activities. Specificperformance criteria and measures are detailed in the Mine's SWPPP.Primary erosion concern is focused on the underlying Ione Formation,
which can undermine the basalt formations causing instability. Erosion
channels greater than 6 inches wide or 4 inches deep shall have the runoffimmediately diverted to a new, stable location.
No erosion was observed. Areas shown to have
erosion the previously year appear to have been
regraded. Due to the porous conditions of the
surface, minimal erosion at the site is anticipated.
The mine uses on-site settlement ponds for the process water,which is supplemented by fresh water collected in Chaffin
Reservoir and on-site wells at 70,000 gpd. Stormwater runoff
within the mine is channeled and collected on-site. Informationfor the existing ponds are contained in the SWPPP.
Existing ponds are maintained and in good working
condition. The existing freshwater pond is only used for
make-up water and stormwater runoff containment due
to the of the water clarifier and large storage tanks
N/A N/A
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) (POO)
(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.gov/omr/lawsandregulations/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 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]
CA MINE ID #
91-
Potential Reclamation Plan
Requirements:
List Reclamation Plan Requirements
(Recommended to be filled out prior to field inspection)
Note Site Conditions and Compliance Issues
(Note additional comments on Page 5 as necessary)VN?
8) Soil/Overburden Stockpile
Management
a) Topsoil
i) Location
ii) Slope Stability
iii) BMPs
b) Overburden
i) Location
ii) Slope Stability
iii) BMPs
c) Topsoil Application
i) Amendments
ii) Depth
iii) Moisture
iv) Application Methods
9) Revegetation
a) Test Plots
b) Species Mix
c) Density
d) Percent Cover
e) Species Richness
f) Protection
g) Success Monitoring
h) Invasive Species Control
10) Structures
11) Equipment
12) Closure of Adits
13) Other Reclamation Plan
Requirements
DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice & completed MRRC-1 to operator, operator’s designated agent, BLM or USFS (if required) & retains original.
04-0011
Native surfaces within the mine site contain thin
topsoil coverage. Any available topsoil and subsoil
will be saved and stockpiled for reclamation uses.
All topsoil will be stripped in the initial phase.
Topsoil and subsoil will be stockpiled separately.
Stockpiles will be temporarily revegetated and will
not be disturbed until redistribution.
Any overburden not used for commercial sale will be
stockpiled and used for reclamation. Approximately
817,000 tons of overburden is anticipated to be
produced. All drainage will be diverted away from
the stockpiles, and stockpiles will be inspected
periodically during operations for stability and
erosion control. There will be no permanent waste
dumps remaining at the conclusion of mining
activities.
Once mining is complete, soils will be spread evenly
(minimum 3-inch depth) over disturbed areas.
Available top soil located on the
top plateau (Table Mountain),
above the quarry area are
scraped aside with a bull-dozer,
prior to mining activities. Top soil
stockpiles are kept separate from
material and overburden
stockpiles. Stockpiles have
naturally revegetated. No
erosion was observed.
A Hydromulch Dryland Mixture will be applied on flat areas at the rate of 100 lbs seed:
35% Blue Wild Rye, 25% California Brome, 10% pygmy lupine, 5% Clover, 5% CaliforniaPoppy, 10% Deer Grass, 10% Molate Red Fescue; 225 lbs 15-15-15 Fertilizer; 80 lbsTackifier; and, sufficient water to form slurry. An augented hydromulch seed mixture willbe applied onto headwall slopes. The augmented mixture is consistent with the previousmixture, but is augmented with 5 lbs containing at least 4 of the following species: CoyoteBrush, Redbud, Toyon, Coffeeberry, Deer Brush, and Flannel Bush, and 1 lb. Live Oak.Hydroseeding shall occur in the fall to coincide with the first significant rain event. Jutenetting will be installed on all slopes exceeding 3:1.Revegetation efforts will be monitored until reclamation is complete and accepted.
Reclamation will be complete when the site contains less than 10% weeds and has aminimum of 300 lbs residual dry matter.
A certified, weed free, native seed mixture will be used on reclamation areas. Annualevaluation of weed growth on reclaimed areas will be performed. If weeds comprise ofmore than 10% of vegetative growth during the first two years after revegetation,appropriate control measures will be implemented. Control of weeds may include activecontrol of established weeds; control through land management; minimizing newdisturbance of soil and vegetation; or, timely restoration of disturbed areas.
Revegetation of mined slopes in Areas 5, 6, 7
and 8 were performed between 2004 and 2008.
Slopes are revegetated however, noxious weeds
are present on the site, but below 10%
thresholds. Additional weed abatement may be
necessary to achieve satisfactory reclamation
results. Previous oak tree plantings were also
performed in accordance with use permit
requirements. According to No information is
available on the success of these plantings.
All equipment, temporary structures, and permanent structures will bedismantled and removed from the site at the conclusion of mining activities.
All existing equipment and structures are
incidental to the operation.
All equipment, temporary structures, and permanent structures will bedismantled and removed from the site at the conclusion of mining activities.
All equipment located at the site is incidental to the
operation. Minimal parts are located in the boneyard.
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
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).
2015 Annual Inspection Report Table Mountain Quarry (91‐04‐0011)
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OBSERVATIONS
The mine was active during inspection with mineral exporting and blasting. No mineral
processing was occurring during inspection. Mine operations were performed throughout the
year, with blasting occurring approximately once a month. Excavations continue to occur along
the top tier of the quarry area. Excavations conform to the approved plans.
Blasting of rock is limited to between the hours of 10 am to 3 pm, per Condition #8 of mining
permit (MIN) 04‐01. Blasting occurred at approximately 12:15 pm, which is consistent with the
approved mining permit. Blasting was not in the direct line of sight to any residential dwellings
(Condition #9).
An annual compliance report covering all conditions and mitigation measures is required to be
prepared by a qualified consultant, hired by the operator (Condition #16). An annual
compliance report for the quarry was prepared by Sespe Consulting, Inc. on November 14, 2014.
The report concluded that operations are consistent with the approved plan of operations and
permit conditions of approval. No report has been submitted for 2015.
Drainage swale graded along the upper portion of the on‐site haul road between the excavation
area and processing area. The drainage swale was created on the cut side of the haul road, and
terminates midway down the road where drains into a containment area with raised berms.
Eight total new blue oak saplings were planted on a berm, located between the railroad and the
mine office, to account for the loss of blue oak saplings reported in 2014. Seven of the oaks
were planted on the south side of the berm, and one oak was planted on the north side of the
berm. The plantings occurred in late spring of 2015.
A Mitigation Monitoring Report was prepared by Foothill Associates to review the tree
revegetation efforts performed on the mine site. The report indicated that the site was
surveyed on October 27, 2015 by an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified
Arborist. The survey verified that 12 blue oaks (includes the 8 oaks planted) and 1 redbud were
observed along a berm between the railroad and the mine office. The presence of the 12 blue
oaks meets the minimum 9 blue oaks required to be replanted at the site.
The Mitigation Monitoring Report recommended that tree tubes be installed to protect the
saplings from animal grazing, and to water on a regular basis during hot temperatures.
All on‐site hazardous materials are stored in the designated Fuel Storage & Containment Area.
No obvious issues were observed with the storage area or stored materials.
VIOLATIONS/CORRECTIVE MEASURES
No violations or corrective measures to report.
September 16, 2015 Annual Inspection – Table Mountain Quarry (91-04-0011)
Photo 1 – View of the top tier of the excavation area.
Photo 2 – View of lower tier of the excavation area.