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(Page 3) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID $ M-87-163 INSPECTION DATE 12/05/95 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS RCO the open drums, and found traces of a heavy Tube-type oil on the "dip sticks". All labeling on the drums ie gone, so their contents was not able to be determined. These drums were indicated to this inspector by the operator at the 8/21/95 inspection. The operator stated that they had been there many years, were probably present from when maintaining the boiler was necessary, and had been discarded ae empties at the creekeide. He stated that they have never been disturbed by him. There were no permit boundary markers present to determine if these drums were actually in the permit. These drums are located very close to the boundary, and if they are outside the permit, the Division may not have any jurisdiction over their safe removal and disposal. The lack of permit boundary markers is noted ae a problem at this time, and they must be placed onsite when the area is accessible in 1996. See the last page of the report for the corrective actions for this problem. Related to that problem is the problem of adverse impact to the hydrologic balance and presence of toxic materials, involving the presence of these drums. If the careful placement of the boundary markers shows that the drums are outside the permit, this problem will be deemed corrected by this Division (even though their removal and disposal may still be required by another agency). If the drums are in the permit, they must be dealt with, by first sampling their contents for identification, pumping them out, removing the empty drums from the creek, and properly disposing of containers and contents. The operator moat propose a plan to accomplish this, by the date shown on the last page of the report. After conversation with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), it is felt that this situation should be corrected as soon ae possible. If safe removal can be accomplished before high spring runoff in Gold Creek, a commitment to such scheduling should be made part of the plan. In light of the potential haz boundary shows that these drums required. The coat to perform calculated by the Division and drums are safely removed. The report. If the operator wishes I & E Contact Address cc: Jim Stevens/DMG ^ CE ^ BL ^ FS ^ HW HMWMD (CH) ^ SE ,~ WQCD (CH) ^ OTHER NAME Melvin Gvdesen OPERATOR Fennern and Gvdesen Heavv Eou foment Co STREET 229 CR 11 CITY/STATE/ZIP Gunnison CO 81230 cc: Roger Doak CDPHE/Hazardous Materials Division 4300 Cherry Creek Dr S Denver CO 80222 and to the water quality, if the restaking of the permit are inside of the permit, an interim bond increase will be the evacuation and disposal, as described above, will be will be required from the operator until such time ae the CDPHE Hazardous Waste Division ie being sent a copy of this to discuss this report, please contact this inspector.