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III. COMMENTS • COMPLIANCE Below are comments on the inspectron. The comments include discussion of observations made during the rnspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken durng 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 Minerals and Geology. This former underground mine was reclaimed and reseeded in 1996 and early 1997. A Phase I inspection and informal conference scheduled for this day at the NW-1 vent shall was cancelled due to poor ground conditions caused by a snowstorm on April 10r". Ground conditions on this day were muddy due to the storm. However, the weather on this day was dear and sunny. Signs and Markers The entry sign had slid down the pole. It was re-attached with wire but may need additional support for long-term stability. Disturbed area markers remain generally unaffected with only a few noted as knocked over due to cattle or wildlife. Opportunities to enter the fenced area of reclamation exist near the reclaimed areas of ponds 3 and 4 and at the east and west ends of the main facility reclaimed area on the railroad ROW Revegetation Vegetation is coming on for the season, although continued cool weather has kept growth limited. Some ' rosettes of scotch thistle '' were noted, especially in the • ` ~ ~' ~ pond 2 reclaimed area (see _ ` ~ : ` photo). Spraying of these ui '_ `_' ~~ ~ _ the 30 days may help the .. spread of this noxious weed. l 1 Cattle were not observed on - ~„ ' : ` - • =•,~~-L":~""'; •^ , or near, the disturbed area. _ - _ ,., - ~ `^-~-~ rr , , . ,. ?`- ' _- - • .' .. ~,~, , The fence around the tt , ~ ~ - ,~~ ~ -~ « ,. ~ ~~^'~~; reference area remains to be r.6 ~ r ~ '~ ..r ~a" ~ ~ } - `- ...... - - - ~ a~j,, ,x'° repaired - - ~. t ~ •. ~,r~,1~.... Overall, the site appeared in good condition for the early spring season