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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made <br />during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the <br />inspection and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a partial inspection of the North Thompson Creek Mine conducted by Erica Crosby of <br />DMG. No company representative was present during the inspection. The North Thompson <br />Creek Mine is in reclamation only status. The inspection involved viewing four aerial <br />photographs taken by Harry Ranney of DMG on August 12, 1997. <br />Roads Access road appeared to be in good repair. <br />Hydrologic. Balance The long pond and treatment ponds contained water. The long pond <br />contained more iron rich deposits at the inlet of the pond. The water at the lower end of the <br />long pond was clear. Water from treatment ponds T-1 and T-2 appeared clear. The sediment <br />pond also contained water. All pond embankments appeared to be stable and well vegetated. <br />Backfilling & Gradino The backfilled and graded areas adjacent to the ponds and haul road <br />appeared stable and well vegetated. No major erosion features were noted on the reclaimed <br />portions of the mine site. <br />Revegetation Vegetation appears to be well established at the mine site. Numerous shrubs could <br />be depicted in the photos. <br />