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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 <br />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 site is permit revoked and is on a reduced inspection <br />frequency of two inspections per year. Ground conditions were muddy with sporadic <br />snow cover. The weather was windy with periods of snow squalls. The site was <br />traversed on foot. <br />Hydrologic Balance <br />Three ponds remain at this site. Pond K is on the north side of the disturbance and <br />Pond A is on the east. Pond A is comprised of two small containments. All ponds <br />contained a significant amount of water likely from recent snow melt. None revealed <br />evidence of discharge due to the runoff. All embankments appeared in good condition, <br />showing no sign of damage or instability. <br />Revegetation <br />Although early in the growing season, vegetation is beginning to emerge. Smooth brome <br />dominates this site along with annual weeds, mainly bindweed. Soil moisture is good <br />which may improve the vegetative cover this year with continued regular moisture. <br />Excessive erosion does not seem to be a factor at this time. Without control over <br />grazing pressure, maintaining and promoting good vegetation at this site will be <br />difficult. <br />Overall, the mine site appears in fair for the early spring season. <br />3 <br />