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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made <br />during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection <br />and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a complete inspection of the Hamilton Mine conducted on September 18, 2007 by Mike <br />Boulay of the DRMS. No operator representative was present at the time of the inspection. <br />Weather conditions were partly cloudy and warm. Ground conditions were damp from recent <br />rainfall. There was no activity at the mine site during the inspection. <br />Hvdroloaic Balance <br />Sedimentation Ponds A and B were inspected. Pond A was dry. Pond B was damp in the bottom <br />but retaining no significant amount of water. Inlets and discharge structures at both locations <br />were in good condition. Pond embankments were stable and well vegetated. No problems were <br />noted at either pond location. <br />Roads <br />Roads were maintained and in relatively good condition. Culverts and road ditches were clear of <br />sediment and debris and functioning as intended. Although muddy in spots, road surfaces were <br />maintained and stable. All areas of the mine site were accessible. <br />Reve etg ation <br />Vegetation appeared brown throughout much of the reclaimed areas. Tamarisk (saltcedar) is <br />present at both pond locations. <br />Reclamation Success <br />Vegetative cover still appears to be somewhat sparse at the site. However, the site is stable and <br />no significant erosion features were noted in any reclaimed areas. <br />