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. ~ i <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 partial inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of <br />Minerals and Geology. This site is entirely reclaimed, with a total reclaimed area <br />of about seven acres. Ground conditions were damp. The weather was warm and humid. <br />Signs and Markers <br />The mine identification sign is beginning to show signs of wear. It should <br />probably be repainted in the near future. <br />Hydrologic Balance <br />The sediment pond appeared in good condition. Muddy water filled the bottom of <br />the pond. The high water mark in the pond was slightly below the trickle tube. <br />The trickle tube outlet was inspected. was found clear of debris, and showed no <br />sign of discharge from a storm event. Water was standing in pools and flowing <br />slightly in Engleville Gulch, which is adjacent to the pond. Evidence of sheet <br />flow on the reclaimed area was observed. It appeared the site received a locally <br />intense storm event sometime in the last 24 48 hours. <br />Revegetation <br />Thistle plants have for the most part, set seed heads. Vegetation appeared <br />somewhat sparse, apparently due to grazing pressure. Cattle were not observed on <br />the site. The Division recommends no further grazing this season. Drought <br />conditions in the 4-6 weeks prior to this inspection may also be to blame for the <br />marginal condition of the vegetation. <br />Overall the site appeared in fair condition for summer. <br />3 <br />