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3 <br /> PR9 proposed to perform reclamation on approximately 150 acres. To date approximately 50 acres have <br /> been reclaimed. No offsite air quality or hydrologic issues were observed at the time of inspection. <br /> SIGNS and MARKERS—Rule 4.02 <br /> o Topsoil stockpiles observed were clearly marked with identifying signs. <br /> o Signage and boundary markers were adequately spaced and easily visible along the West end of <br /> mine roads 107S and highway 13 and along the southern permit boundary. <br /> o The mine site identification signs observed at the mine access points, (entrance and old highway <br /> 13), were intact, displaying all required information: mine name, operator name, address,phone <br /> number,DRMS permit number and contact information. <br /> o Blasting notification signs were placed at the entrances and appropriate locations throughout the <br /> mine. <br /> o Pond identification signs were prominently displayed in the vicinity of the ponds visited and were <br /> in adequate repair at the time of inspection. <br /> ROADS—Rule 4.03 <br /> Construction 4.031(3)14.03.2(3);Drainage 4.031(4)14.03.2(4); Surfacing and Maintenance 4.031(5) <br /> and(6)I4.03.2(5) and(6);Reclamation 4.03.I(7)14.03.2(7) <br /> o Main haul were roads dry and smooth,in good repair and well maintained at the time of <br /> inspection. <br /> o Roads were being watered throughout the day. <br /> o It has been very dry and some dust rose over the roads and areas where equipment operated. <br /> o Access roads were passable throughout the site. <br /> o Ditches appeared to be functioning adequately. <br /> SUPPORT FACILITIES—Rule 4.04 <br /> o The Ready Line appeared orderly at the time of inspection. The berms around tanks at ready line <br /> provided adequate containment at the time of inspection. <br /> o The surface of the Ready Line was free of ruts and standing water at the time of inspection. <br /> o The Ash Pit exhibited a soft surface in places without rutting. A number of benches are being <br /> utilized. No standing water or other issues were observed requiring attention at the time of <br /> inspection. <br /> o The barrel and antifreeze storage area on the west end of the site was in good repair. A number of <br /> empty barrels had rolled down the shallow hill due to wind. The operator will relocate them to the <br /> storage area. <br /> HYDROLOGIC BALANCE—Rule 4.05 <br /> Drainage Control 4.05.1, 4.05.2, 4.05.3; Siltation Structures 4.05.5, 4.05.6;Discharge Structures 4.05.7, <br /> 4.05.10;Diversions 4.05.4;Effluent Limits 4.05.2; Ground Water Monitoring 4.05.13; Drainage-Acid <br /> and Toxic Materials 4.05.8;Impoundments 4.05.6,4.05.9; Stream Buffer Zones 4.05.18 <br /> Unless otherwise noted, pond banks and dams appeared stable at the time of inspection. The following <br /> pond systems were visited or observed from the nearest accessible road: <br /> a) Impoundment H did not appear to hold significant water at the time of inspection. A <br /> stand of cattail occupies the pond,indicating some moisture. <br /> b) Johnson IOR was discharging a small amount of water at the time of inspection. <br /> c) West Pyeatt was dry at the time of inspection. <br /> d) East Pyeatt#1, 2 and 3 held water and the system was discharging at the time of <br /> inspection. The spillway appeared clear. The Pyeatt# 1 pond supported significant <br /> aquatic vegetation that, since the recent freeze had died and was decomposing causing an <br /> unpleasant odor. <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 2 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 1 <br />