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(Page 3) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1977-306 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 5/4/05 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />ones. The only part missing is the installation of a liner prior to activation. The operator should begin the process <br />of activating the new ponds as the integrity of the pond liners at the current site maybe compromised by vegetation <br />in the ponds or close to minimal retention times for settling of precipitates prior to going to the secondary pond. <br />Staff noted 3 leaks in the pre-treatment water line coming from the underground. The lack of prover maintenance of <br />the dischaz¢e rJine is noted as aproblem at the end of this report. The liner condition is noted as an issue of concern. <br />(Photos 9,10,11) <br />Overall, the site has slipped from the previous inspection of a month ago. Poor housekeeping is the biggest problem <br />with regards to many of these issues. Petroleum spills and improper handling of containers was noted here and at <br />other sites as well. Stormwater control and sedimentation problems are also noted. Road drainage measures aze not <br />being maintained which allows bypassing of silt fencing. Ore stockpile areas must contain any storm run-off and <br />current conditions allow drainage to not only go down the road but dump into the natural drainage. The liner <br />conditions for the sediment ponds were noted as being mazginal and the Division is beginning to question whether <br />the integrity of the liner has been compromised based on visual observations of the liner condition and the amount of <br />vegetation within the liner area itself. Untreated water from the dewatering operation is leaking from the delivery <br />pipe on to the ground which is unacceptable. <br />The Denver Office has instructed field staff to inspect the noted sites on a monthly basis until further notice to <br />ensure all aspects of the Mining Plans, Reclamation Plans, Hazardous Materials handling, drainage and other issues <br />of DMG jurisdiction are addressed to its satisfaction. Please refer to the final pages of this report for the problems <br />noted, corrective actions and dates of compliance. Failure to correct the noted issues shall result in the issue(s) being <br />changed to Violations and scheduled for the next available Mined Land Reclamation Board hearing. <br />Penalties for violations may include civil penalties, additional corrective actions and/or permit revocation. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. <br />I & E Contact Address cc: <br />NAME: Glen Williams <br />OPERATOR: Cotter Corporation <br />STREET: P.O. Box 700 <br />CITY/STATE2IP: Nucla, CO 81424 <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />