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PERMIT#:M-1982-121 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: ACY <br /> INSPECTION DATE:January 23,2023 <br /> rather than groundwater flows which suggests it's tied to stormwater and not an aquifer. During the inspection <br /> several icicles were observed at this contact point. They were primarily located to the east of the slide along the <br /> same slip plane. A handful of new icicles had formed since the slide, suggesting an ongoing concern of <br /> continued impacts. Regionally this area has received several heavy wet snows followed by warm days and cool <br /> nights. <br /> In general this inspection was focused on the slide event only. During the inspection previously processed <br /> material was observed being loaded from the mill bench and hauled off site. No hauling or other work on the <br /> production bench was observed. The mill was not running during the inspection and Division staff did not <br /> inspect the mill or mill bench areas. <br /> Lastly the Division drove further up Transfer Trail, stopping at several points to take additional photos and view <br /> the site from different vantage points. <br /> Discussion: <br /> In discussions with RMR, they have been in contact with several different consultants to develop a recovery <br /> plan. They will have a GeoTech and Blasting engineer on site to evaluate the formation and present options <br /> moving forward. The challenge being how do they restore the site to pre-slide conditions and how can they <br /> mine in the future while minimizing the chance for a reoccurrence. RMR is in contact with a company to <br /> conduct a Lidar survey of the slide area. The scan has not yet been scheduled but data will be used to determine <br /> the footprint and its relationship to the permit boundary. Another consultant has been retained to develop and <br /> revise plans and make necessary permit revisions to achieve compliance with all applicable agencies. DRMS is <br /> requesting all official correspondence to BLM and MSHA be forwarded or copied to maintain continuity in <br /> communications between all parties. <br /> The operator is required to comply with all local, state and federal laws. The Operator has been encouraged to <br /> familiarize themselves with the Division's Geotechnical Stability Exhibit—Rule 6.5 to ensure that plans <br /> presented to MSHA and BLM will also meet the Divisions requirements. RMR has been informed that a permit <br /> amendment to include any additional areas for mitigation will be required. <br /> The preliminary plan according to Mr. Wagner would be to gain MSHA approval for safety issues to remove <br /> the loader, gain access to the east side of the bench to remove already mined and processed material. Then gain <br /> access to the west side to begin cleanup work. And finally be able to resume full/normal mining operations. <br /> Enforcement: <br /> Based on the self-reported details and the Divisions observations, the slide event is cited as a possible violation <br /> pursuant to Rule 3.1.5(3), C.R.S. 34-32.5-116(4)(i), and C.R.S. 34-32.5-124. Mining occurred in a way that <br /> resulted in destabilized highwalls and failed to control erosion and sedimentation on the affected <br /> lands. Mitigation of the rockslide to stabilize the highwall and reclaim the surrounding area will require an <br /> impact to areas outside of the affected lands. <br /> This possible violation will require a hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board (MLRB). The notice of <br /> hearing, schedule and other details for the MLRB hearing will be provided in a separate document, a Reason to <br /> Believe a Violation Exists letter which will be sent via certified mail. <br /> Responses to this inspection report should be directed to: Amy Yeldell at the Division of Reclamation, Mining <br /> and Safety, Rm 215, 1001 E 62nd Ave, Denver, CO 80216. Direct contact can be made by phone at 303-866- <br /> 3567 or via email at amy.yeldell@state.co.us <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br />