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III. COMMENTS - COMPLIANCE <br /> Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made <br /> during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection <br /> and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br /> This partial inspection of the Arness McGriffen Mine was conducted by DRMS staff from the Durango <br /> Field Office, 701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, CO 81301, phone (970) 247-5469. The permit <br /> for the Arness McGriffen Mine was revoked and bond forfeited in May 1989. The $13,750 financial <br /> warranty was utilized for final reclamation. <br /> Public access to the site and to nearby state lands is controlled by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, by <br /> locked gate. <br /> Off-road vehicles have cut switchbacks for the access road and have driven over reclamation areas. <br /> The off-road traffic has disrupted the protective vegetative cover and has encouraged erosion of <br /> previously stabilized areas. Reclamation vegetation was previously well established and diverse for <br /> areas riot impacted by off-road traffic. <br /> Domestic trash has been illegally dumped at the portal bench area. <br /> Soil conditions were dry. No individuals were contacted, no activities were observed. <br />