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of C �o COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY <br /> $ MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT <br /> PHONE: (303) 866-3567 1876 //,/,//I !WC, IAK <br /> The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation <br /> noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit <br /> and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board. <br /> MINE NAME: MINE/PROSPECTING ID#: MINERAL: COUNTY: <br /> Alma Placer Mine M-1985-029 Gold Park <br /> INSPECTION TYPE: INSPECTOR(S): INSP.DATE: INSP.TIME: <br /> Monitoring Michael A. Cunningham October 3,2014 11:30 <br /> OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION: <br /> High Mountain Mining Co.,LLC Jim Murray 112 -Hard Rock Regular Operation <br /> REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT: <br /> High Priority None $200,878.00 <br /> DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP. CONTACTS: JOINT INSP.AGENCY: <br /> NA Colo.Health Dept. None <br /> WEATHER: IN TO S SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE DATE: <br /> Clear October 16,2014 <br /> The following inspection topics were identified as havinp_Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS <br /> SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE <br /> WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a <br /> Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land <br /> Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action. <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Possible Violation: The Operator is responsible for discharging water from the <br /> settling ponds into the Middle Fork of the South Platte River. This is a possible violation pursuant to C.R.S. 34- <br /> 32-116(7)(g) for failure to minimize disturbances to the prevailing hydrologic balance of the surrounding area. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:This possible violation will require a hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board. <br /> The schedule and other details for the MLRB hearing will be provided under a separate document to be sent via <br /> certified mail to the Operator. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 11/19/14 <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Possible Violation: The Operator was not following the approved water <br /> management plan for the operation. This is a possible violation pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32-124 for failure to follow <br /> the conditions of order, permit or regulation. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: This possible violation will require a hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board. <br /> The schedule and other details for the MLRB hearing will be provided under a separate document to be sent via <br /> certified mail to the Operator. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 11/19/14 <br /> INSPECTION TOPIC: Off-site Damage <br /> PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Possible Violation: The Operator is responsible for the release of water from <br /> the permitted area of the mine. This is a possible violation pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32-116(7)(h) for failure to <br /> Page 1 of 11 <br />