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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection The comments include discussion of observations made <br />during the inspection Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection <br />and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was an aerial inspection flown by Harry Ranney of the Colorado Division of Minerals <br />and Geology (Division). Five oblique aerial photos were reviewed in the office by Kent <br />Gorham of the Division. <br />Revegetation <br />Extreme drought continues to plague the region. Vegetation on the reclaimed area appears <br />much as it did during the dead of winter The only hint of green is near the Purgatoire River <br />where grasses and shrubs can tap into alluvial water Rangeland areas appear dormant. <br />Year ten vegetation sampling has been postponed by the operator. hoping for better <br />conditions later In the summer. <br />~'~`* i~ <br />_ ...:3+ <br />-~, ~. <br />-Y <br />~~ .7g . . <br />s ~.... _ _, .~.~ . <br />Y ~ ~ <br />~ ~ <br />"-s <br />}~ ~~ ~f~~ <br />Overall, thls reclaimed site appeared In poor condition for the early summer season. <br />