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e <br />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 conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado <br />Division of Minerals and Geology. This former, contour strip operation is <br />bond revoked. Inspection frequency is quarterly, with one complete <br />inspection each year. Ground conditions on this day were dry and the <br />weather was unseasonably hot. <br />Roads <br />The Inactive Mines Program has completed work on the road leading back <br />into section 22. Water bars have been established on this section of <br />road to drain filows periodically to the outside of the road. No <br />significant drainage has occurred since this work was completed. <br />Hydrologic Balance <br />Sediment ponds 15-P2, 22-P5, and 22-P6 all held very small pools of water <br />due to prevailing dry conditions. <br />Revegetation <br />The reclaimed area vegetation appeared in excellent condition. <br />Vegetative cover can be rated as good in most areas and shrubs are <br />abundant, especially in the Section 22 reclaimed area. Seeded species <br />are becoming well established on the reclaimed area of former sediment <br />pond 15-P10. Weed control by spraying was evident and other noxious <br />weeds such as Scotch thistle and Houndstongue were removed mechanically. <br />The reclaimed area of former sediment pond 15-P1 is showing no sign of <br />sprouting at this time, although some annual weeds were noted. Cattle <br />were not observed in this area and there was no evidence that the area <br />has been grazed this season. <br />Overall, this bond forfeited site appeared in excellent condition for the <br />spring season. <br />Page 3 <br />