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v III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE Below are comments on the inspection. 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 partial inspection conducted by Jason Musick of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety. The Southfield Mine is in permanent cessation and reclamation of most areas is complete. Weather conditions were clear and cold at the time of the inspection. Ground conditions were snow covered throughout the site at the time of the inspection. Roads The entrance gate to the mine site was locked. The access road was snow covered throughout with no problems noted. There were no vehicle tracks through the site past pond 5. The access roads and light-use roads throughout the site appeared stable with no problems noted at the time of the inspection. Hydrologic Balance The refuse pile reclamation area collection ditches and the access road collection ditches contained snow cover. All ditches appeared to be stable with no problems noted at the time of the inspection. Pond 4 contained no visible water and was covered with snow. The embankments of pond 4 appeared stable with no problems noted. Pond 5 appeared to be dry with the exception of the snow cover throughout the pond. Pond 5 embankments appeared stable with no problems noted. Fish &Wildlife At the time of the inspection no wildlife or cattle were actively grazing on the site. A small corral at the road to pond 5 contained — 6 head of cattle at the time of the inspection. Revegetation The ground was covered throughout by recent snowfall. Although snow cover was substantial, noticeable vegetation cover was observed throughout the reclaimed areas. The shrub transplants appeared to be noticeable through the snow cover. No revegetation problems were noted at the time of the inspection. Overall, the site appeared in good condition for the winter season.