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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during <br />the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the <br />facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a complete inspection conducted by Tom Kaldenbach of the Colorado Division of Minerals <br />and Geology. Ross Gubka represented the operator. The ground was wet in places from recent rain. <br />With the operator's consent, this report was issued from the Denver office. <br />AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS <br />All required records were available (see attached list). <br />SIGNS AND MARKERS: <br />Mine i.d. signs were properly displayed at the two entrances. Topsoil markers were properly displayed <br />at several locations inspected. Permit boundary markers were in place at the numerous locations <br />visited around the mine. <br />ROADS <br />Haul roads and access roads were in good condition. <br />HYDROLOGIC BALANCE: <br />No problems were found at any of the ponds. <br /> Condition of Condition of At least <br />Outfall Pond Estimated discharge embankments 60% Comments <br /> discharge <br /> structure and inslo es ca aci ? <br />007 7 <1 cfs Good Good Yes <br />008 g (~ ft. below Good Good Yes <br /> discharge) <br />009 9 (small pool) Not inspected Good Yes <br />The wellheads of monitoring wells 17, 18, and 19 appeared in good shape. <br />BACKFILL AND GRADING <br />We discussed methods that would be satisfactory for roughening the surface on the 5:1 slope along <br />the northern margin of the reclaimed area, including contour furrows, contour discing, and dimples <br />(see Figure 1). These methods will be added to the reclamation plan in a Minor Revision. <br />