INSPEC35344

• Permit No: C1981008
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 2/26/2003
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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.
This was a complete inspection of the New Horizon Mine for the month of February. 2003. The purpose of
this inspection is to conduct a normal operations and environmental compliance inspection. The weather
was cloudy and cool.
AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS: Records were inspected and found to be in compliance. See page 6 of
this report for further details.
ROADS: Haul roads and the BB road detour were inspected and no problems were noted. A county
roads representative met with mine personnel to discuss minor road repairs that needed attention.
HYDROLOGIC BALANCE: Mine 2: Pond 8 had water in it but was not discharging. All ditches and
culverts were clear and capable of functioning as designed. Pond 7 had water in it but was not
discharging. Pond 9 was dry.
BACKFILL & GRADING: B & G was in progress as is normal. No problems were noted. The land
continues to be reclaimed to the approved post mining topography map and no low spots were noted.
EXPLOSIVES: Records were inspected and found to be in compliance. All blasting procedures are being
followed and seismograph's readings are available for all but parting shot blasts.
TOPSOIL: Topsoiling is being accomplished with truck and shovel as time permits and is being stockpiled
for later distribution.
GENERAL MINE COMPLIANCE: The mine continues to exert an outstanding effort to comply with all
rules and regulations of the Colorado DMG. An area that required more fill during the recent Phase 1
bond release has been repaired and at the landowners request, a stock pond has been removed and the
land regarded for alfalfa production. See the photos below.
RECLAMATION SUCCESS: Although the area has sustained a severe drought, due to a sound irrigation
program, the site has wintered well. The only problem noted was at Mine 1, the "Rice Tract" which has
yet to recuperate from overgrazing. It is for this reason that the Division is not allowing any grazing on the
property until final bond release is achieved at this location.