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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during <br />the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the <br />facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a complete inspection of the New Horizon Mine for the month of November, 2000. The purpose <br />of this inspection is to conduct normal operations and environmental compliance. The weather was <br />sunny, warm and a slight SE breeze. <br />AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS: Records were inspected and found to be in compliance. See page 5 <br />of this report for further details. <br />ROADS: The BB road detour was inspected and driven at the posted speed limit. No problems were <br />noted. The additional "super" added at the top turn should alleviate citizens concerns. <br />HYDROLOGIC BALANCE: Mine 1: Ponds 1 and 6 had water in them but only 1 was discharging as <br />normal, all other ponds were dry. All ditches and culverts are functioning as designed. Mine 2. Pond 7 <br />had water in it and was discharging. All ditches and culverts were clear and capable of functioning as <br />designed. Pond 8 is mined out and will be reinstalled as the pit is reclaimed. <br />BACKFILL & GRADING: -B & G was in progress as is normal. No problems were noted. The land <br />continues to be reclaimed to the approved post mining topography map and no low spots were noted. <br />EXPLOSIVES: Records were inspected and found to be in compliance. All blasting procedures are being <br />followed and seismograph's readings are available for each blast. Blast 597 was photographed and no <br />problems were observed. All roads were manned and traffic prohibited from entering the blasting area <br />as is the norm. <br />TOPSOIL: Anew topsoiling campaign will be undertaken in the near future. During the next complete <br />inspection, topsoil depths will be recorded. <br />GENERAL MINE COMPLIANCE: The mine continues to exert an outstanding effort to comply with all <br />rules and regulations of the Colorado DMG. <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS: The site continues to be in excellent condition and no signs of any <br />significant erosion problems were noted. <br />