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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE Below are comments on the npspectOn. 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 conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. This former underground mine is reclaimed. Remaining buildings and structures are approved to remain as permanent structures. Ground conditions were muddy due to melting snow and the weather was cool and mild. Mr. Albert luppa, was present prior to beginning the inspection. Availability of Records The public copy of the mine records is kept at the office of the Las Animas County Clerk at the county courthouse in Trinidad. All required records were easily located. Details of the records inspection can be found on page 2a of this report. Hydrologic Balance The sediment pond held water below the riser and was found fro-~ Rock was observed stockpiled 'id r' ~ •a c ~"` for repair of the upper riprap ~?`'`, ~~.~;,:+j~ portion of refuse ditch no 1 ti~a! ~'~,~~ . -.~,' t. y:•:.' ~ `x ~.,;2• ~ -~ ~ ' is located on the reclaimeu ~ ~ ~~,`~~~~ • ~ `- refuse high~vall slope. ~.'~ ~ _ __ Downcutting along the silts of ~ ~~ this ditch is scheduled for repau ,_ M ,~,. , as soon as ground conditions ~ - ~-' ' -ti~cr="'^"~~•~ _ .-. allow equipment access. - ,jcN-~-..__ _ ~,~~ ~ ~,•: , ~:,~_~_ ' ~ _ ,+ -;kc~=~ .tom ^~~,. ~..., The 100-year ditch above the ~_ . -~• ~ ~ '"~' - ~ ~ - '~ reclaimed refuse area was ~.~<~ :._'_y_ ='`","~,~~ ~~ :•;-ti_.~ Jr traversed along its entire length .' ya. `, ~ ~ - and found in good condition. •= ; ~ - .a `~ ~ 2981 ~„ Culverts site-wide were clear and •, ~ - }~, _. •~.:~.:.•.ra ~ ~. ' •• . '~'e.~ appeared functional. Reveaetation Mr. luppa said he is now feeding his cattle in the corral. Three cow/calf pairs and one bull were put on the reclaimed area about November 1 and were removed from the reclaimed area on or about November 25. The revegetated area appeared to be grazed lightly with some grass plants showing no evidence of grazing. Overall, the site appeared in good condition for the summer season.