INSPEC06751

• Permit No: C1981008
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 1/26/2005
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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 partial inspection of the New Horizon Mine was conducted by DMG staff from the Durango Office,
701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, CO 81301, phone [phone].
Mining and reclamation activities were active. Reclamation backfilling, grading and topsoil
replacement appeared current. Pit water was routed to Pond 7 for treatment. Approximately 200 Elk
were bedded in reclaimed areas.
Numerous Canada geese, Mallard ducks and various waterfowl were observed at Pond 7. Pond 7
was discharging, approximately 3 inch depth through the 90 degree V-notch discharge structure.
Discharge structure appeared intact, well maintained, and functioning as designed. Discharge
appeared clear. Pond embankment appeared stable, no evidence of settling, slumping or excessive
erosion was observed. Russian olive trees, previously established along the discharge ditch for Pond
7, had been cut down and trunks coated with a product toxic to Russian olive to kill the root structure
of the trees. Evidence of the previously reported Russian knapweed and Canada thistle infestation
was not observed. Operator's efforts to eradicate Russian knapweed and Canada thistle from the
outlet area for Pond 7 appeared successful.
Pond 8 appeared dry, no discharge noted. Pond 8 typically receives and treats irrigation drainage
from reclaimed lands.
Pond 9 was not inspected.
Evidence of affected area drainage escaping the permit area without treatment was not observed.
No problems or violations were observed.