Laserfiche WebLink
III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <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 was a partial inspection of the Hamilton Mine conducted on July 11, 2007 by Mike Boulay <br />of the DRMS. Weather conditions were partly cloudy and warm. The sky was hazy due to <br />visible smoke from nearby fires. There was no activity at the mine site during the inspection. <br />Hvdro]oQic Balance <br />Ground conditions at the site were very dry. Sedimentation Ponds A and B were viewed. Both <br />ponds were dry. No problems were noted at either of the sediment ponds. <br />Roads <br />Roads were dry and generally well maintained. The access road to Ponds A and B was rutted in <br />some locations, otherwise roads throughout the site were in relatively good condition. Culverts <br />were clear of sediment and debris and capable of functioning as intended. <br />Reveeetation <br />Grasses are beginning to turn brown. No significant erosion features were noted in the reclaimed <br />area. As noted in the previous inspection, numerous Tamarisks are well established in the <br />bottom and eastern side slope of Pond B, and in the bottom of Pond A and along the inside of the <br />pond embankment. Canada Thistle and Russian Knapweed were identified at Pond B. To ensure <br />compliance, please control the growth of troublesome weeds in accordance with the weed <br />management plan. <br />