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III. COMMENTS - COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of <br />observations made during the inspection. Comments also describe any <br />enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts or evidence <br />supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a partial inspection by Kent Gorham of the Colorado <br />Division of Minerals and Geology. This former, contour strip <br />operation is bond revoked. Inspection frequency is quarterly, with <br />one complete inspection each year. Ground conditions on this day <br />were dry. The weather was cool and breezy. <br />Hydrologic Balance <br />Ponds 15-P11,15-P12,15-P2 and 15-P20 held small pools of water. All <br />pond embankments appeared in good condition and spillways appeared <br />normal and capable of proper function. <br />Revegetation <br />This growing season has ended due to the onset of winter conditions. <br />Vegetation remains sparse but is better at this time than in <br />previous years. Erosion will likely continue at a similar rate to <br />the surrounding area due to the sparse vegetation. Management <br />practices such as fertilization and weed control may benefit the <br />revegetation efforts. Cattle were seen in the canyon below the mine <br />and without fencing may spend some of the winter on the reclaimed <br />area. Local landowner fencing has protected some of the reclaimed <br />areas. Cattle were not observed on the reclaimed area during the <br />inspection. <br />Overall, the areas inspected were found in good condition for the <br />early winter season. <br />3 <br />