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13 September 2021 C-1981-010/Trapper Mine RAR <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 and <br /> north ends of mine northern 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 4.03.1(3)14.03.2(3);Drainage 4.03.1(4)14.03.2(4); Surfacing and Maintenance 4.03.1(5) <br /> and(6)14.03.2(5)and(6);Reclamation 4.03.1(7)14.03.2(7) <br /> o Main haul roads were in good repair and well maintained at the time of inspection. <br /> o Haul roads were dry and being watered,as were roads in L and N Pits. <br /> o Access roads were accessible and in adequate repair throughout the site. <br /> o Ditches appeared to be functioning adequately. <br /> SUPPORT FACILITIES—Rule 4.04 <br /> o The Ash Pit exhibited a firm surface throughout. No issues were observed requiring attention at <br /> the time of inspection. <br /> o Storage area for blast magazines appeared orderly. All storage containers were adequately spaced <br /> and locked at the time of inspection. <br /> o Waste accumulation site was orderly and contained. <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. Spillways and <br /> flumes were accessible at the time of inspection. The entire No Name system has significant aquatic <br /> vegetation growing in each pond causing water chemistry to fluctuate. The following pond systems were <br /> visited: Make sure to do Flume system,Pyeatt System. <br /> a) Impoundment H held a small puddle. <br /> b) No Name Ponds ff4 and 95 held water and were not discharging at the time of inspection. <br /> Cattails and grasses are growing in the channel below the flume. The pH had stabilized <br /> quickly after an excursion in the system. <br /> c) Coyote is dry with water tolerant species growing in the saturated soil. <br /> d) East Flume dry at the time of inspection. <br /> e) East Middle Flume 91 held water and was not discharging at the time of inspection. <br /> f) Middle Flume 93 was holding clear water. The pond is so low that the delta at the inlet <br /> appears as a small island. The pond was not discharging at the time of inspection. <br /> g) Middle flume Al holding a small amount water. <br /> h) West Pyeatt system was dry at the time of inspection. <br /> i) East Pyeatt Ponds 91 and 9 2 had been drained and prepared for dredging. Pyeatt Pond <br /> 93 was full,having received the water from the above two ponds, and was not <br /> discharging at the time of inspection. <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 4 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 1 <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br />