DERR-2025-000123

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJ: Former Small Arms Range, Vernal UT, Annual Site Visit

Site Visit on October 25th, 2023

Inspector: Colton Berube – (385)-244-8516
Burdick POC: Clint Morrill – (435)-823-7956
SITLA POC: Jim Davis – [e-mail]
DERR POC: Leigh Anderson – [e-mail]

Goals:
1. To become familiar with the Former Small Arms site.
2. To inspect the area for evidence of trespass, erosion, and observe the current state of
fencing/signage around the site.

General Observations:
• The fence line around the perimeter of the repository is fully in-tact.
• Vegetation around the repository is mature and well established.
• The signage is generally in good condition. 3 access signs had fallen from the fence and 1 access
sign is faded beyond legibility.
• The previous access road at the intersection of Route 121 is gone completely. Access to the site
is through the gravel pit.
• There are no visible signs of significant erosion.
• There were no areas of standing water.
• On the public land surrounding the repository, there is evidence of cattle/grazing.
• No animal burrows observed.
• There were no large plants with deep roots/no potential for roots to penetrate the lead
repository.

Specific observations:
• There are several large mounds of dirt that have been piled on the toe of the repository.
• Dirt mounds from the lessee are piled against the fence line.
• Desert crust has begun to form around the area that was formerly used as the firing range.