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MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-90-057 INSPECTION DATE 10/26/99 (Page 5) INSPECTOR'S INITIALS ESC The following problems (PB) and/or possible violations (PV) (and suggested corrective actions) were identified during this inspection. The problems should be corrected by the dates given, or they will become possible violations. The possible violations should be corrected by the dates given to reduce their severity when considered by the Mined Land Reclamation Board. The inspector noted on the previous page should be notified of all corrective actions taken. PROBLEMS/POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS DATE 1. The permit makes note of an exit shaft, but the maps do not pg or PV:PB include the location of the Hunter shaft. The shaft disturbance TOPIC (S):AR appears to fall within the 1.9 acres of disturbance stated for 60-Davs the mine area, but not within the permit boundaries. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The operator will need to clarify the permit to include the affected area of the Hunter. The permit text and maps must be submitted to the Division within 60-days of the receipt of this report. 2. Permit boundary markers could not be located at the mine site as required by Rule 3.1.12. PB or PV:PB CORRECTIVE ACTION: TOPIC(S):SL2 The operator will need to post the boundary markers and submit 60-Davs to the Division photographs that the markers were posted within 60 days of this inspection report. 3. A number of trees are growing on the tailings embankment that could jeopardize the integrity of the structure. PB or PV:PB CORRECTIVE ACTION: TOPIC(S):MP All trees will need to be removed from the tailings pond 60-Days embankment and the operator shall submit proof in the form of photographs within 60-days of receipt of this report. 4. Temporary ore piles were stored at the mine site and the mill site, but were not identified in the application. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PB or PV:PB The operator will need to identify areas where temporary ore TOPIC (S):MP will be stored, and how the area will be lined to prevent the 60-Davs contamination of surface water and groundwater. Location and description of the temporary ore stockpiles must be submitted to the Division in the form of a Technical Revision within 60-days of the receipt of this report. 5. On June 5, 1990, the Division approved the Hopemore & Leadville Mine with four (4) conditions to the permit. The Division has not received any of the information required by the conditions. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PB or PV:PB The operator will need to inform the Division the status of each TOPIC (S):ST condition noted on the approval letter, and submit all relevant 30-Davs documentation within 30-days of receipt of this report.