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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 partial inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. This site is temporarily inactive due to the shutdown of the sister operation Lorencito Canyon, #C-96-084. The weather was cloudy, windy, and cold due to a weather front bringing 2-3 inches of new snow to the area. Roads The access road to the Refuse Disposal Area requires blading of the surface and reshaping of the ditches. Although not heavily traveled, this road is prone to maintenance problems due to steep side slopes and rocky terrain. Rockfall and sloughage along the cut slopes is common. Some rutting of the surface at and below bends in the road was noted. This is the only access to the operational surface of the RDA. The operator should ensure this work is pertormed when equipment is brought to the site later in the spring. Hvdrolooic Balance Pond 8 was observed snow covered and frozen. Pond 7 held frozen water in the inlet area Pond 4 was snow covered but held no significant amount of water. Pond 6 was dry. All pond embankments were traversed and found in good condition. No discharge was observed due to low water levels. Processing Waste The Refuse Disposal Area was traversed on foot. The 100-year ditch appeared intact and in functional condition. Inlets to the east and west downdrains were clear of debris and excessive sediment, ensuring flows enter the downdrains as designed. The operator is currently considering changes to the reclamation plan for the RDA and will likely submit this new plan to the Division in the late spring. Subsidence The small subsidence hole above one of the West Mine portals has not grown in size since it was last inspected. The fence surrounding the hole was found intact and will serve to effectively keep out man and beast. Overall, the site appeared in good condition for the winter season. No problems were noted.