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<br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-77-153 <br />INSPECTION DATE 3/9/2001 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS TAS <br />The following problems (PB) and/or possible violations (PV) (and suggested corrective <br />actions) were identified during this inspection. The problems should be corrected by the <br />dates given, or they will become possible violations. The possible violations should be <br />corrected by the dates given to reduce their severity when considered by the Mined Land <br />Reclamation Board. The inspector noted on the previous page should be notified of all <br />corrective actions taken. <br />PROBLEMS/POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS <br />AND <br />CORRECTIVE ACTIONS <br />CORRECTION <br />DATE <br />1. The operator is conducting dewatering and dry mining <br />activities in the absence of an approved well permit and <br />an approved temporary substitute supply plan. Both <br />permits are required by the Office of the State Engineer <br />prior to exposure of groundwater at the site. <br />CORRECTIVE ACTIONS <br />Complete one of the following on or before June 5, 2001: <br />A) Provide written correspondence from the Office of the <br />State Engineer which verifies compliance with all of their <br />permitting requirements for existing dewatering, dry mining <br />and water management practices at the Reclamation Pit No. 1; <br />B) Backfill the pit excavation (except for the process water <br />pond) to an elevation that is at least four (4) feet within <br />the original ground surface; C) Submit a properly executed <br />replacement warranty of $18,238,800 or a supplemental <br />warranty of $18,198,000. <br />(Page 4) • <br />June 5, 2001 <br />PB or PV PB <br />TOPIC(S) HB,FN <br />