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26 September 2022 <br /> C-1994-082/Yoast Mine RAR <br /> o Pond 14 was not discharging at the time of inspection. Remnants of an earlier algae <br /> bloom were evident on the pond. The water appeared turbid at the time of the inspection. <br /> o Pond 13 held turbid water at the time of inspection and was not discharging. Remnants <br /> of a previous algae bloom floated in the pond. <br /> o Pond 12 was discharging clear water at the time of inspection. The water level in the <br /> flume was 0.1 foot at the dime of inspection. Vegetation is interfering in water level <br /> measurement and flow and requires mitigation. <br /> SLIDES and OTHER DAMAGE 4.12 <br /> o The site, in the past, has experienced soil movement in the form of slumps and slides. At <br /> the time of inspection no evidence of recent new movement was apparent at the slumped <br /> areas above County Road 37. These areas are mostly associated with springs that flow <br /> after snowmelt and appeared dry at the time of inspection. <br /> RE VEGETATION-Rule 4.15 <br /> General Requirements 4.15.1; Use of Species 4.15.2, Grazing 4.1 S.S <br /> o Reclamation and revegetation have been completed at this site, with most of the site phase <br /> II and Phase III bond released. <br /> o Vegetation was turning autumn gold and drying out. Vegetation comprises a diverse mix <br /> of various species of grasses, perennials, forbs and shrubs. <br /> o Pond banks and dam outslopes appeared well vegetated at the time of inspection. <br /> o Establishing vegetation on slide and slump areas is problematic due to slope and aspect <br /> and these areas remain sparsely vegetated. <br /> o The drainage above Pond 12 represents the only Phase I reclamation remaining at the <br /> site. <br /> o No expanses of bare areas or significant weed infestations were noted on the slope above <br /> Pond#12 at time of inspection. <br /> FISH and WILDLIFE—RULE 4.18 <br /> o Abundant wildlife is often observed throughout the site mine. <br /> DOCUMENTS RECEIVED <br /> None <br /> ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS/COMPLIANCE <br /> No enforcement actions were initiated as a result of this inspection, nor are any pending. <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 3 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 1 <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br />