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' C <br />` • • <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during the <br />inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts or <br />evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This partial inspection of the New Horizon Mine was conducted by Wally Erickson from <br />the DMG Durango Office, 484 Turner Drive, Building F, Suite 101, Durango, CO <br />81301, phone (970) 247-5469. Operations were active during the time of this <br />inspection. Ross Gubka accompanied the DMG inspector throughout the inspection. <br />Signs & Markers -Mine identification sign and safety signs were posted at the mine <br />entrance. Permit boundary markers were observed. Public access is controlled by gate <br />and fence, gate to the main office area was open. <br />Roads -Mine haul roads and access roads were well maintained. <br />Hydrologic Balance -Affected area drainage from the active pit and reclamation areas <br />were contained within the pit or conveyed to pond 007 for treatment. Rock lining for <br />pond 007 inlet appeared intact and stable. Pond 007 inslopes were vegetated and <br />appeared stable. Approximately 50 Canada geese were observed at pond 007. <br />Backfill & Grading - Reclamation backfilling and grading of the active pit area appeared <br />current. Evidence of slumping, settling or excessive erosion was not observed, <br />reclaimed areas were well vegetated and appeared stable. <br />Shovel and trucks were excavating and hauling subsoil from the advancing side of the <br />pit and dumping directly to reclamation backfill areas. Topsoil replacement and <br />revegetation were completed within <300' of the active pit area. <br />Side roll irrigation equipment was intact and watering revegetation areas. Operator <br />indicated that second cutting of the irrigated fields was scheduled to occur in the near <br />future. <br />