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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE 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 action. This was a complete inspection conducted by Joe Dudash of Colorado DMG. Dave Berry also represented the Division. The operator was represented by Karl Koehler and Tavis Rogers. Pond M3-N was discharging at a trickle. The discharge was clear. The water level in the pond was just above the primary top. Pond inslopes and outslopes were well grassed. Ditch inlets to the pond were protected. The embankment appeared to be stable. The emergency spillway and the weighted gate primary outlet were functional. The water level in pond M3-S was up to the top of the primary. There was no discharge out of the weighted gate primary. The area around the primary outlet needs to be cleaned of sediment. The embankment appeared to be stable. There were no problems observed with erosion of pond inslopes or outslopes. The one sump just south of Demonstration Area No. 3 was half full of water. the other sumps were dry. The rock filter near the outlet of culvert no. 4 needs a little repair. The rock check dam at the outlet of culvert no. 2 needs a new oil boom. The present one is starting to deteriorate. DITCHEB AND CIILVERTB The two county culverts just downstream of pond M3-N had a board placed across the inlet openings. The culverts were functional but could trap debris and eventually become a hazard. The board should be removed. The outlets of culverts nos. 5 and 7 could use a little cleaning, although they are still functional for now. The 24 inch culvert just south of the large stock pond at the north end of the mine site needs a little cleaning out at the outlet end, although it is still functional at the present time. The other mine culverts were completely clear. A section of ditch F-2 is starting to downcut. This area will need to be watched. Repairs may be needed in the future. One of the rock check dams in ditch P-3 needs repair. Water is starting to go around it. The center of the rock check dam should be lower than 1