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III, COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. on the western end of the mine bench to ensure positive drainage to SAE-1, and eliminate puddling at the junction of the access road and the mine bench, Mine bench diversion and collection ditches were properly maintained and functional. Sediment control for the additional SAE locations associated with the construction soil pile on the mine bench and the topsoil stockpile along the lower access road is provided by vegetative cover. Backfilling and Grading The interim reclamation backfill on the mine bench appeared to be stable. There was no evident settling or cracking in the vicinity of the portal "caving" areas repaired this spring. Revegetation/Reclamation Success An effective stabilization grass cover has been established on the interim reclamation backfill areas. Portions of the backfill that were re-disturbed this spring, in association with repair of the caving locations were also seeded, and seeded grasses have recently germinated. Offsite Support Facilities At the Loma Loadout, SAE berm and silt fence was properly maintained and functional. The small patch of Russian knapweed at the west end of the facility area had been properly mowed in August, and the re-growth was properly sprayed earlier this month. The site is very dry. Wheatgrasses Beaded several years ago made very little growth this year, and there was no fall regrowth. The seeded grasses provide minimal ground cover and the surviving plants exhibit very low vigor. Unless significant improvement is apparent next growing season, reseeding with a modified seedmix including drought adapted, salt tolerant shrubs such as greasewood, fourwing saltbush, and forage kochia may be warranted. 2