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COMMENTS•COMPL 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 acaon This was a partial inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. This former underground mine is reclaimed. Remaining buildings and structures are approved to remain as permanent structures. Ground conditions were excellent and the weather was very mild, Hydrologic Balance Work has now been completed on the south side of the riprap section of refuse ditch #1. The area had been reseeded and seeds anchored to the soil by passing over the area in a vehicle. Condition and status of the temporary and permanent water diversions at the site were reviewed. Existing diversions appeared normal and functional The currently approved permit details the reclamation plan regarding the diversions (page 427Rc, revised Feb 2003). The plan text follows in italics, "Watershed Diversion Ditches i and 2, which run along the northern edge of the refuse pile will remain with the exception of Section C of Ditch 1. This section will be eliminated allowing the ditch fo run in the natural drainage and discharge directly into the permanent stock pond. Designs for these channels can be found in Section 2.05.3(4) of the Permit Post Mining Ditch (PMD) No. 1, Refuse Ditch i, and Mine Access Road Diversion Ditches will remain. Watershed Diversion Ditches (WDD) 3, 4, and 5 and Refuse Ditch 2 will be reclaimed. Following removal of WDD 3 and 4, PMD 2, 3, and 4 will be constructed. These ditches will collect runof/ from the natural undisturbed drainages and divert it to the permanent watershed diversion ditch. ARer WDD 5 is removed, PMD 5 will be constructed fo collect runoff from the natural drainage and diveR it through the topsoil stockpile/trailer area to the Access Road Diversion Ditch. " The approved permit text goes on to detail ditch construction details, including sizing of riprap. All permanent dwersion ditches call for riprap as a channel lining. The Division recommends the operator consider constructing these ditches well in advance of any future bond release request so that function can be evaluated. Of particular concern is PM-2 upper and PM-5 as shown on Map 17, Post Mining Topography. Revegetation Cattle were not observed on the site. Due to excellent winter moisture and warming temperatures, existing vegetation is showing signs of sprouting.