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III. COMMENTS-COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations <br />made during the inspection. Comments in Section IV describe any enforcement actions <br />taken during the inspection and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />blocked the culvert (by approximately a third). The Division proposes to re-inspect this <br />culvert during the next inspection, and to then determine if the reduced capacity is <br />sufficient to pass design flows. Exposed rebar in the permanent diversion (base of box <br />culvert) near Portal 1 had been removed (see Photograph 25-01-16-1918 and 1928). <br />REVEGETATION: The reclaimed conveyor corridor slope at the train load out was <br />inspected. The upper slope lies west of county road number 109. The slope is very <br />steep but erosion from the slope appears to be minimal as evidenced by the lack of <br />sediment deposited at the base of the slope and the lack of erosion features on the <br />face of the slope. Vegetative cover is very good, Species noted include Crested <br />wheatgrass, bluegrass, alfalfa, wintertat, and Russian wildrye. Many plants had died <br />back for the growing season and not all species were identifiable. See Photographs <br />25-01-16-1828 and 103g). The upper portion of the slope had been grazed, though <br />not extensively. The hay storage yard at the top of the slope is fenced and graded so <br />run-off does not appear to be directed over the face of the reclaimed slope, The <br />undisturbed vegetation adjacent to the conveyor corridor is dominated by Pinyon <br />pine and Juniper. Several pinyon pine are established partway up the reclaimed <br />slope. <br />The reclaimed conveyor corridor east of the county road has apost-mining land-use <br />of irrigated pasture. Irrigation system was visible in the field. The upper and lower <br />pasture had been grazed, with horses still present in the upper pasture. No erosional <br />problems were noted on either field or on the vegetated slope between the two <br />pastures. No bare spots were observed. Atwo-track road provides access to the <br />pasture from the county road. <br />Vegetation at the mine site was dominated by 4-5 foot tall Rabbitbrush with Crested <br />wheatgrass and Cicer milkvetch as the dominant herbaceous species. Cattle have <br />been driven through the site recently. Vegetation is trampled but not excessively <br />grazed. Area ranchers are bringing cattle down from the high county currently as <br />noted by numerous wranglers moving cattle along local roads and large cattle herds <br />being collected at the Crystal River Ranch. <br />Vegetation on the backfilled portals at the reclaimed water treatment facilities is <br />filling in well with Cicer milkvetch, Crested wheatgrass, fescue, annual sunflower, <br />rabbitbrush and some minor amounts of annual mustards. Some plumeless thistle <br />were present but not to a level that was considered a concern. <br />Permanent pond embankments are well vegetated. Vegetation on the reclaimed <br />waste pile is in good condition (see Photograph 25-O1-16-195g), The waste pile has <br />been grazed but adequate vegetation remains. Rabbitbrush is plentiful on the waste <br />pile. <br />C-61-025, Page y of _6_ Pages, (date) _26 October 2001 (initials) iG~/ <br />