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. r`~., <br />III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during <br />the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the <br />facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This partial inspection of the Arness-McGriffen Mine was conducted by Wally Erickson <br />from the DMG Durango field office, 484 Turner Drive, Building F, Suite 101, Durango, <br />CO 81301, phone (970) 247-5193. The permit for the Arness-McGriffen Mine was <br />revoked over 5 years ago. Financial warranty was forfeited and utilized for final <br />reclamation. <br />Snow cover obscured the entire permit area. Snow depth was visually estimated at 2' <br />to 3'. Deer and elk tracks and scat were observed throughout the permit area. <br />Evidence of recent human activity, since the last snow fall, was not observed. DMG <br />inspector did not encounter anyone or observed any human activity at the mine site <br />during the time of this inspection. <br />Access road was not passable due to snow depth. <br />Backfilled areas did not exhibit evidence of slumping, sliding, settling or excessive <br />erosion and appeared stable. <br />