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4 1 <br />III. COMMENTS - COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations <br />made during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during <br />the inspection and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a complete inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division <br />of Minerals and Geology. This site is entirely reclaimed, with a total reclaimed <br />area of about seven acres. Ground conditions were dry but soil moisture appeared <br />excellent. The weather was seasonal and warm. <br />Signs and Markers <br />The mine identification sign is beginning to show signs of significant wear. It <br />should probably be repainted in the near future. <br />Availabilitv of Records <br />The public copy of the mine records is kept at the office of the Las Animas County <br />Planner at the courthouse in Trinidad. Copies of sediment pond inspections. <br />DMR's. and written findings from RN-02 should be available for public review. <br />Please ensure these records are filed as soon as possible. Other records were <br />found as detailed on the attached rer_ords checklist. <br />Hydrologic Balance <br />The sediment pond appeared in good condition. Muddy water filled the bottom of <br />the pond. The to ckle tube outlet was inspected, was found clear of debris. and <br />showed no sign of discharge from a storm event. Water was standing in pools and <br />flowing slightly in Engleville Gulch. which is adjacent to the pond. The area <br />received significant precipitation on Tuesday evening. <br />Revegetation <br />Recent rains have benefited revegetation efforts. Warm season grasses have set <br />seed heads. Side oats grama was noted in abundance on the reclaimed area. <br />Switchgrass. Sand bluestem, and Big bluestem were also noted, with Big bluestem <br />the most abundant of the three. Big bluestem and Side oats grama were part of the <br />reclamation seed mix. Weeds were noted occasionally and have completed their <br />growth cycle for the season. Cattle were not observed on the site. The Division <br />recommends no further grazing this season. The landowner should be kept informed <br />concerning vegetation sampling plans for the next two years. <br />Overall the site appeared in good condition for summer. <br />3 <br />