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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 conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of Minerals <br />and Geology. This former underground mine is reclaimed, Remaining buildings and <br />structures are approved to remain as permanent structures. Snow again covered less- <br />exposed portions of the reclaimed area. South facing slopes were generally clear of any <br />snow cover. The weather was sunny and seasonal. <br />~drologic Balance <br />The sediment pond held a frozen body of water in its southern end. It was not discharging <br />due to low levels. The pond embankment and the emergency spillway were observed and <br />appeared normal and in good condition <br />Processing Waste <br />The reclaimed processing waste pile was visible from a number of different angles in many <br />of the photos taken. Exposed, south-facing slopes were free of snow cover. The recently <br />established ditch system could be seen and appeared in good condition with no breaches or <br />damage visible. <br />~~:~ <br />,. <br />~.1 -> <br />_ =s_~i~ <br />r~ <br />Revegetation <br />The revegetated areas are dormant given the winter season. Grass plants on the refuse <br />highwall are present and considerably larger than previous years, albeit their numbers are <br />sparse at best. Cattle or evidence of grazing were not observed on the reclamation. <br />Overall, the site appeared in normal condition for the winter season. <br />