2007-11-20_INSPECTION - M1984108

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(Page 3) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1984-108 INSPECTION DATE 10/26/07 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS WHE 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. PROBLEMS/POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS CORRECTION DATE 1. ~ According to the approved plan, mining excavation would not occur at the December 20, 2007 processing area. However, as shown in the photos, mining excavation has PB or PV: PB occurred at the processing area to result in two ponds; a north pond and a south TOPIC(S): MP RS,_, pond. Therefore, the mining activity did not progress in accordance with permit conditions and the reclamation plan must be revised to reflect the two ponds. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Within 30 days from the signature date of this report, by December 20, 2007, submit a Technical Revision to the permit to describe the mining excavation which has occurred at the 3.64 acres processing area and describing how the Operator will reclaim the affected lands. The Technical Revision shall contain a revised reclamation plan and map, submitted in accordance with the applicable requirements of Rules 6.2(2), 6.3.4(1)(d), and 6.3.5(3). The permit documents do not verify that the Operator has procured a well permit for the evaporative loss of the exposed groundwater for the two ponds created by this operation. Pursuant to Rules 3.1.6(1)(b), 6.3.3(i) and (j), the Operator must minimize disturbances to the prevailing hydrologic balance by complying with applicable Colorado water laws and regulations governing injury to existing water rights. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Within 30 days of the signature date of this report, by December 20, 2007, demonstrate how the operation is compliant with the requirements of Rule 3.1.6(1)(b), 6.3.3(i) and Q), for the two ponds created by this operation. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Wallace H. Erickson, hereby certify that on this 20~h day of November, 2007, I deposited a true copy of the foregoing inspection report generated from the October 26, 2007 inspection of the Olathe Pit, Permit No. M-1984-108, in the United States Mail, postage paid, addressed to t~he~Operator named on page two of this report. ~~~ti~ / C.~ ~ ~ 1 z~<~-~ December 20, 2007_ PB or PV: PB TOPIC(S): HB