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~.. <br /> <br />lll. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during the <br />inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts or <br />evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This partial inspection of the New Horizon Mine was conducted by DMG staff from the <br />DMG Durango Office, 701 Camino Del Rio, Room 125, Durango, CO 81301, phone <br />(970) 247-5469. <br />Mine identification sign and permit boundary markers were posted. The active pit area <br />was observed from the adjacent county roads. Pit area was active. Topsoil salvage <br />for the advancing pit area appeared current. Reclamation backfill, grading and topsoil <br />replacement appeared current. Side roll irrigation equipment was present and intact on <br />reclaimed areas. Recently reclaimed areas appeared stable, evidence of slumping, <br />settling or excessive erosion was not observed. Affected area drainage appeared to be <br />controlled and treated for sediment prior to discharge, in accordance with permit <br />conditions. <br />