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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of <br />observations made during the inspection. Comments also describe any <br />enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts or evidence <br />supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a partial inspection of the North Thompson Creek Mine conducted by <br />Erica Crosby of DMG. No company representative was present during the <br />inspection. The North Thompson Creek Mine is in reclamation only status. <br />Weather conditions on site were clear and warm. Ground conditions were damp. <br />Roads The road leading into the North Thompson Creek Mine was dry and in good repair. <br />The gate at the mine entrance was locked. <br />Hydrologic Balance Mine water was entering the Long Pond from Mine #1 and Mine #3. <br />Water was entering the pond at roughly 30 gpm. The Long Pond contained a high concentration. <br />of iron near the inlet of the pond. Towards the end of the pond, there was very little iron <br />deposits noted, and the water appeared clear. Ponds T-1 and T-2 contained the mine water as <br />well, and the discharge into North Thompson Creek was clear. The sediment pond contained <br />water well below the primary discharge pipe. The refuse sediment pond was nearly dry. All <br />culverts and ditches were in good repair. <br />Backfilling & Grading The backfilled and graded area showed no signs of instability or erosion. <br />The refuse pile area also appears stable. The portal areas have yet to be reclaimed. Portal <br />reclamation is currently being addressed in TR-19. <br />Revegetation Vegetation was starting to emerge over the reclaimed area. The grasses could <br />not be identified at this point in time. <br />