2015-10-09_INSPECTION - M2009076

• Permit No: M2009076
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 10/9/2015
• Doc Name: Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Venture Resources
• Inspection Date: 9/17/2015
• Email Name: MAC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
tie 90 MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
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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:
Hukill Gulch Millsite
M-2009-076
Silver and gold Clear Creek
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE: INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Michael A. Cunningham
September 17, 2015 14:30
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Venture Resources, Inc.
Patrick Maher
110d - Designated Limited Impact
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I&E Program
Complete Bond
$96,827.69
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
INS OR' IGN TURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
October 8, 2015
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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 Evill consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Availability Of Records
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Rule 1.13.5 states, if an Operator temporarily ceases production of the
mining operation for one hundred eighty (180) days or more, the Operator must file a Notice of Temporary
Cessation in writing to the Office.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Division recommends the Operator file for Temporary Cessation. The start date of the
initial 5 year Temporary Cessation period is retroactive to the last date the pit was active. If that date is more than
5 years ago, the operator is required ask the Board for a 5 year extension to the Temporary Cessation period (per
rule 1.13.5 (3) and 1.13.8 (b) or begin reclamation.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 11/09/15
INSPECTION TOPIC: Hydrologic Balance
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Operator has failed to initiate the approved groundwater
monitoring program. This is a problem pursuant to Rule 3.1.6 which requires Operator's to minimize disturbances
to the prevailing hydrologic balance of the affected land and of the surrounding area and to the quantity or quality
of water in surface and groundwater systems both during and after the mining operation and during reclamation.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall immediately initiate the groundwater monitoring plan: including
sampling of the two groundwater monitoring wells which are up gradient and down gradient of the tailings
impoundment. The Operator shall submit a report to the Division within five working days of the first sampling
event; the report shall be submitted regardless of if the wells are dry or if samples are collected. The first sampling
event shall be conducted on or before the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/23/15
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