INSPEC46139

• Permit No: M1992045
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 11/10/2004
• Doc Name: Problem 4 Corrective Action document
• From: James VanElla
• To: DMG
• Inspection Date: 9/27/2004
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1992-045
INSPECTION DATE 09/27/04 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS SSC
The following problems (PB) and/or possible violations (PV) (and suggested corrective
actions) were identified during this inspection. The problems should be corrected by the
dates given, or they will become possible violations. The possible violations should be
Corrected by the dates given to reduce their severity when considered by the Mined Land
Reclamation Board. The inspector noted on the previous page should be notified of all
corrective actions taken.
PROSLSMS/POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS
AND
CORRECTIVE ACTION3
1. PROBLEM:
The permit boundary markers installed by the operator do not
_ reflect the approve permit area of 3 acres in_size._. _ _
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Amend the 110(2) permit application to properly reflect the
permit area of 3.8 acres. Currently, the markers delineate the
permit area to be 3.8 acres rather than the approved 3.0 acres.
Such amendment must be received by the Division on or before
November 30, 2004.
PROBLEM:
The reclamation plan does not address reclamation of the
maintenance building.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Address the reclamation of the maintenance building in the
amendment application so that the Division can calculate a cost
to remove the structure. If the building is to remain as a
component of the poatmining land use,(kthen ~~ oval mus e
documented by the local land use authority by November 30, 2004.
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PROBLEMc -
The mining and reclamation plan does not address the waste pile
created by the operator.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Address the creation and reclamation of the waste pile noted on
site. If the pile is to remain in place, the operator will need to
address reclamation of the cut elope in the channel to ultimately
achieve a 3h:ly slope. If this issue is not addressed by the
operator, then the Division will revise the reclamation cost
estimate to move the pile back to the cut slopes to achieve a 3h:1v
slope as so noted in the reclamation plan. This should be
submitted with item #1 noted above.
PROBLEM:
The operator is utilizing water in the creek for the mining
operation, but has not submitted the appropriate documentation
to the Division.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Demonstrate that the operatoz is in compliance with the permit
and applicable Colorado Water Laws regarding the use and
exposure of water in the Cashe Creek by November 30, 2004.
DATE
PB Or PV:PB
_TOPIC (S):MP
21/30/04
PB or PV:PB
TOPIC(S):SF
11/30/04
PB or PV:PB
TOPIC(S) :P-7
11/30/04
PB or PV:PH
TOPIC (S):HB
11/30/04