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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 also describe any enforcement actions taken during <br />the inspection and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a partial inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of <br />Minerals and Geology. This former underground mine was reclaimed and reseeded in <br />1996 and early 1997. The mine has achieved a Phase II bond release for the <br />majority of the disturbed area. Ground conditions were slightly damp and the <br />weather was cool and overcast. <br />Revegetation <br />The site is much improved over this time last year, with regard to the live <br />vegetative cover. Desirable species noted include blue flax, western wheatgrass, <br />smooth brome, cicer milkvetch, and alfalfa. Various other annual plants were <br />noted. While weeds were less of a problem last year due to drought, better <br />moisture this growing season has resulted in an abundance of weeds on some areas. <br />Scotch thistle and houndstongue are abundant on the reclaimed areas of ponds 2, 3, <br />and 4. The operator should conduct weed control activities before these plants <br />set seeds this season. <br />Vegetation at the former ventilation shafts in Apache Canyon is qualitatively <br />rated as good. <br />3 <br />