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m. COMMEHIS-COMPIJANCE <br />aelow are cornrrrertts on the inapectlort. The cornrneras include dixussbn of observaUOns made during the inspection. Cammerds also deacri6a arty <br />eMOramnd adians telver durvq the inspection mrd the tads of evlderce aWparttrg are entacemerd ectlan. <br />This was a p artial inspection Conducted by Janet Binns and Dan Hernandez of Colorado Division of <br />Mmerals and Geology. Rick Mills of CYCC accompanied the inspection. Weather was clear, mild and dry. <br />Grasses are dry, most forb species have dried up and deciduous shrubs and aspen have lost most of their <br />leaves. This was a surface mine that has been reclaimed. CYCC allows limited big game hunting on the mine <br />property. One hunter was observed between azea 31 and area 41. <br />Sims and Markers: Operator continues to define disturbance area limits. The operator has posted <br />disturbance area markers at the boundary between Phase III released Areea 31 and Phase I released area <br />laying immediately South. Additional markers are needed to clarify boundary lirttits. <br />Hydrologic Balance: Permanent drainage PG 41-1 was walked. Rock check dams in PG 41-1 have been <br />cleaned out. Sediment cleanings have been placed on the rock check dams. Cleaned out check dams appear <br />functional. Roadside ditches along azea 41 road needs additional maintenance to prepaze for winter season. <br />Area 31 drainage was walked above stockpond 31F. The operator has place pin flags in locations that check <br />dams will be installed in PG31 A sec. C to minimize downcutting. Mr. Mills discussed CYCC's plan for <br />installation of wooden check dams. Placement locations are spaced roughly every 50-70 feet dependent <br />upon depth of downcutting of the channel. DMG suggested installation of one additional dam south of No. <br />11 location. The operator indicated that this could be done. Pond A has a large pool of water. Waterfowl <br />was observed in the pond at the time of the inspection. Operator confirmed that he has stocked trout in <br />Pond A PG 9/10 sec 2 was walked. This drainage remains in good condition, with good vegetative cover <br />throughout most of drainage. No downcutting of this drainage was observed. Stockponds 9/10 c, 26c, <br />S1E c, S1E d, and S1E a are all in good condition. S1E d is holding water. <br />General Mine Plan Compliance Mine site is in good condition. NOV 99-008 was issued in September. <br />This NOV is still in review. <br />Fish and Wildlife: CYCC is still working in cooperation with CDOW to allow CROW to continue <br />observations on Columbian sharptail grouse. <br />Revegetation: Vegetation in the Eclmlan Park is in good condition. The vegetative community is dominated <br />by smooth brome grass, wild rye, assorted wheatgrasses and Woods rose through out the reclaimed azea. No <br />significant erosional features were observed. Orchard grass remains green at the base. Evidence of recent <br />browsing of Orchard grass was noted. All domestic cattle have been removed from the reclaimed area. <br />Reclamation Success: Mine area is in generally stable condition. Maintenance of PG 31 A sec C needs <br />installation of check dams. Completion of disturbance area boundary definition is needed. <br />