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<br /> <br />~_ <br />III. 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 Arness McGriffen Mine was conducted by DMG staff from <br />the Durango Office, 484 Turner Drive, Building F, Suite 101, Durango, CO 81301, <br />phone (970) 247-5469. The permit for the Arness McGriffen Mine was revoked over 5 <br />years ago. Financial warranty was forfeited and utilized for final reclamation. No <br />activities were observed, no personnel encountered during the time of this inspection. <br />The mine access road remains open to provide access to public lands, located east of <br />the permit area. Evidence of erosion was observed in side drainage ditches and on the <br />driving surface of the mine access road. Jeep traffic continues to short cut the switch- <br />back turn and encourage erosion. <br />Recreationist have utilized backfilled slopes to test climbing ability of their jeeps. <br />Vegetative cover was not evident in the section of backfilled slopes and bench area <br />utilized by jeepers. Evidence of mild erosion was observed in jeep traffic areas. <br />Illegally dumped refuse and debris was observed in areas utilized by jeepers. <br />Vegetative cover for areas not re-impacted by recreational vehicles was well <br />established and included, but not limited to, Blue grams, Crested wheatgrass, Smooth <br />brome, clover, Rubber rabbitbrush, Downy brome and isolated stands of Canada thistle <br />and Musk thistle. <br />Reclamation efforts at the Arness McGriffen Mine are at risk due to mis-use by the <br />public. <br />