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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 conducted by Janet Binns of CDRMS. The Grassy Gap mine is a reclaimed surface mine. The mine permit and reclamation liability bond have been revoked by DRMS.. The weather has been very dry in the area. On June 19, 2007, DRMS notified the property owners, Cross Mountain Ranch, that the inspector would be on-site to conduct an inspection. Cattle were grazing along the access road at the intersection of the Pit 4 access road, along the access road, at the intersection with the Pit 2/3 access road and at the Pit 5 pond embankment. The total number of observed cattle was about 100 head. An aggressive bull impeded access to Pits 2& 3. Pits 2 & 3 were observed via binoculars from other portions of the mine. Hvdroloeic Balance: Pit 5 spoil spring flow was flowing slowly. The Pit 5 pond is stagnant and full of algal growth. Pond 4 was holding a small pool of water several feet below the outlet elevation. Waterfowl were utilizing Pond 4. Grassy Creek is flowing. The natural spring along access road was flowing. Reve ete anon: It appeared that cattle had not been on the site for long. Little grazing of the pits had occurred. Vegetation was in good condition. Few noxious weeds were observed. Some minor gullying was noted on the N W extreme of Pit 3. No sheep were on the site yet. Slides: The old slide scar below has healed itself and is well vegetated. No evidence of recent slide movement was discernable. Reclamation Success: DRMS collected vegetative data in 2005 and 2006. Unfortunately, grazing had occun•ed prior and during data collection. The Division is tabulating the data to determine vegetative success.