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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 ~ inspection of the North Thompson Creek Mine conducted by Harry Ranney of <br />DMG. No company representative was present during the inspection. The North Thompson Creek <br />Mine is in reclamation only status. W Bather conditions on site were cloudy and warm. <br />Roads The road leading into the North Thompson Creek Mine wasin satisfactory condition with little <br />signs of erosion. The gate at the mine entrance was locked. <br />Hydrologic Balance Mine water was entering the Long Pond from Mine #1 and Mine #3. Water <br />was entering the pond at presumably the normal discharge rate and discharging at a slightly slower <br />rate,about 1/3 CFS. Water appears to have been effectively treated although no sample was taken. <br />The refuse sediment pond contained some water but was not discharging. All pond embankments <br />were well vegetated and stable. Spillways were also in good repair. The permanent diversion ditches <br />were heavily armored with rip rap and no problems were noted. All culverts and temporary ditches <br />were in good repair. <br />General Mine Compliance: The site shows signs of recent work, presumably at the portals and the <br />ditches leading from the upper portal. The lower portals'door was ajar and could not be closed or <br />locked. This might need fixing as to prevent unauthorized access. <br />Reclamation Success: The site is erosionally stable for most areas with the predominant species <br />being vetches and fortis which are doing exceptionally well. <br />