INSPEC18117

• Permit No: C1981014
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 10/25/2006
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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 partial inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of
Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division). This mine is in permanent cessation and
reclamation of most areas is complete. Ground conditions were dry and the weather was
mild.
Hydrologic Balance
Pond 5 was dry as was pond 4 that controls storm runoff from the refuse disposal area.
Principle spillways were found in good condition and dewatering gates were closed on the
spillway risers. Vegetation is well established on both pond embankments. No evidence of
recent storm runoff was noted,
Processrng Waste
The perimeter of the refuse disposal pile was traversed in it's entirety. No sign of slumps,
slides, or erosion was noted. Perimeter drainage ditches appeared normal and functional.
Revegetation
The growing season is effectively over at this site, although grasses near the ground surface
still appear green and healthy This years growing season was very good in mid and late
summer due to abundant rainfall Given the gently sloping nature of the majority of the
reclaimed area, soil stabilization should not be a significant issue and any developing rills or
small gullies are
insignificant at this ~~
time. During the
rnspecUan, I met Mr
Daryl Mergen. who
was conducting
vegetation sampling "~~ ` rj
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on the Corley ..
property, apparently ~ a ^`'•' `' ,
...
at the request of the - '" ., =,,.A~.
landowner
Overall, the area '.~' ~ +"•-
appeared in
excellent condition '"°~ -
for the fall season ~ ~_
with no problems ! ~• ~, ~.
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