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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made <br />during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection <br />and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a partial inspection of the North Thompson Creek Mine conducted by Erica Crosby of DMG. <br />No company representative was present during the ~rispection. The North Thompson Creek Mine is in <br />reclamation only status. The inspection involved viewing three aerial photographs taken by Harry <br />Ranney of DMG on June 10, 1997. <br />Roads A vehicle could be depicted at the portal area, on the north side of the bridge. <br />Hvdrologic Balance The long pond and treatment ponds contained water. The long pond contained <br />more iron deposits at the inlet than at the far end of the pond. The treatment pond water appeared <br />clear. The sediment pond also contained water. The water in the pond is likely from the overflow of <br />treatment pond T-2, as noted in the previous inspection report. The operator indicated that this <br />overflow was due to a slight obstruction of the discharge pipe. The operator informed the Division that <br />the obstruction has been removed. All pond embankments appeared to be stable and well vegetated. <br />Backfilling & Grading The backfilled and graded areas adjacent to the ponds and haul road <br />appeared stable and well vegetated. No major erosion features were noted on the reclaimed portions <br />of the mine site. <br />Revegetation Vegetation appears to be well established at the mine site. Numerous shrubs could be <br />depicted in the photos. <br />