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Golden Eat le Mine; oe. 3 I then thoroughly described the Colorado DMG regulation which was in violation and specified in the IBLA decision, Rule 4.20.3 (2) (a) (b) & (c). We discussed both the 1991 and current requirements of the rule, and also discussed the 30 CFR Colorado State-Federal Cooperative Agreement found at 30 CFR 906.30, Article VIII, 19, which requires OSM to cite the Colorado approved regulatory program rules on OSM Federal Notices of Violation (NOV). I indicated the inspection was concluded, asked if there were any questions, and indicated I waz leaving to prepare and serve a NOV citing the above provisions to Basin Resources, Inc. Ms. Tatum requested I return and give her a copy of the NOV if possible, and also requested a faxed copy of the original OSM Ten Day Notice 93-020-370-005 issued in response to the above noted citizen complaint. I agreed to do both. I then met with Ron Thompson, a consultant who represents Bazin Resources, Inc. and the Golden Eagle Mine. I identified myself to Mr. Thompson and explained the nature of my follow- up inspection at the Tatum residence. Mr. Thompson was familiar with the IBLA decision. We discussed the IBLA decision, and I gave Mr. Thompson a thorough accounting of my inspection procedures and observations at the Tamm residence. I thoroughly described the NOV process and we discussed the applicable State and Federal citations noted above. I prepared NOV 00-140-116-001 in Mr. Thompson's office and served it on him explaining the OSM and Office of Hearings and Appeals NOV appeal process and deadlines, the OSM penalty assessment information submittal process, and the NOV abatement deadline. I gave Mr. Thompson copies of the DMG 1991 Rule cited above and the July 26, 2000, IBLA decision. This concluded service of the NOV and concluded the inspection. I returned to the Tatum residence and provided a copy of the NOV to Ms. Tatum. Ms. Tatum and Mr. Gerity thanked me for my time, and Mr. Gerity requested a copy of any written agreements or memorandums of understanding between OSM and DMG with respect to State and Federal enforcement of the 1992 Energy Act Amendments. I indicated I would research these written agreements and fax a copy to Ms. Tatum. Please address any questions concerning this inspection report to Henry Austin at haustin@osmre.eov or to (303) 844-1400 X1466.