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<br />T <br />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 <br />inspection and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a complete inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of <br />Minerals and Geology. This site is entirely reclaimed, with a total reclaimed area of <br />about seven acres. Ground conditions on this day were very dry and the weather was hot. <br />Availability of Records <br />The mine records are kept at the office of the Las Animas County Planner at the <br />courthouse. A copy of the current insurance certificate was filed in the Compliance <br />Files notebook. All records were found in order as required. <br />Hydrologic Balance <br />The sediment pond was in good condition and was dry. Engleville Gulch was also dry. <br />Revegetation <br />The reclaimed area is very dry due to the extended drought in the region. At this <br />time, the vegetation seems to be surviving but soaking rains would be of great benefit. <br />Cattle were not observed on the site but were observed in the adjacent rangeland. The <br />landowner, Milton Montoya, was filling water tanks from a small hole of water north of <br />the bridge across Engleville Gulch. He indicated he is out of winter pasture at this <br />time and is feeding his cattle already this year. <br />Slides and Damage <br />The small subsidence feature repaired last year shows no sign of settlement or further <br />collapse. <br />Overall the site appeared in good condition for summer. <br />Page 3 <br />