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August 9, 2017 C-1981-018/Deserado Mine JDM <br /> <br /> <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 2 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 0 <br /> <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />The DP-1 Pond was impounding water with no discharge noted. The pond embankments were stable and well <br />vegetated. The emergency and primary spillways were in compliance with no problems noted at the time of the <br />inspection. The pond is experiencing a heavy amount of cat tails and riparian vegetation in the pond. The pond <br />may need to be cleaned out to ensure the capacity is as designed. <br /> <br />Pond PP-2 contained water with no discharge noted. Embankments were stable and well vegetated with no <br />problems noted. A heavy amount of algae is noted in the pond. This pond may require cleaning to ensure <br />capacity is as designed. <br /> Pond DP-2 Pond PP-2 <br /> <br />GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE: <br /> <br />Construction of the return shaft approved under TR-71 is underway. Mud pits have been excavated and the <br />surface casing has been installed. The return shaft pad has been constructed in the burn area of the dead dog fire <br />which occurred in June 2017. Signage for the stockpiled topsoil will be required and appropriate BMPs installed. <br />