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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. This was a complete inspection of the North Thompson Creek Mine conducted by Erica Crosby of DMG. No company representative was present during the inspection. The North Thompson Creek Mine is in reclamation only status. Weather conditions on site were clear and cold. Roughly 2 feet to 3 feet of snow cover was present on site. Recor s Mine records were inspected at the Garfield County Courthouse. See attached records report for further detail. The following items need to be filed at the courthouse; Phase I bond release application and findings " Could not locate transfer application (from Snowmass to Minrec) Signs & Markers The permit ID and the DMG signs were posed at the mine entrance gate and all information appeared accurate. Roads The mine site was not accessible by vehicle due to the snow depth. The road was plowed up to four miles of the mine, so access was limited by foot or snowmobile. ~drologic Balance Mine water was entering the Long Pond from Mine #1 and Mine #3 at an estimated rate of 40 gpm to 50 gpm. Cattails and algae are well established in the long pond. The spillways and embankment of the longpond were in good repair. Ponds T-1 and T-2 contained water and the discharge from T-2 into North Thompson Creek was clear. The sediment pond was under snow cover, but appeared dry. Ditches and culverts were under snow cover and could not be assessed. The refuse pile sediment pond was also under snow cover, but appeared dry. Backfilling & Grading The backfilled & graded areas appeared stable, and no problems were noted. The main portal showed no signs of recent tampering. The fan portal water level was low during the time of the inspection. The operator needs to address the reclamation of the portals and submit designs during the permit renewal permitting process.