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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br /> Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during <br /> the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the <br /> facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br /> This was a complete inspection conducted by Janet Binns of Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining <br /> and Safety. The mine is a reclaimed surface mine. The weather was cloudy, snowing and cold. <br /> Signs: New mine identification sign at the loadout has been spray painted. Mine information is still <br /> legible. Mine Identification signs at the Mine area are legible, intact and contain the appropriate <br /> information <br /> Roads: Jackson County road 12E to the mine site had not been plowed since the last storm. <br /> Approximately 4"of fresh snow was on the roadway out to the mine access road. The mine access road <br /> has not been plowed and was drifted over. Access by snowshoes was impeded by the large 3 to 5 foot <br /> uneven drifts. The inspector reached the locked gate on the access road before a snow squall moved into <br /> the area.No recent activity was apparent on the mine site as noted by the inaccessibility of the site. The <br /> access road to the load out is snow covered and drifted over. Drifts were too deep to drive down road. <br /> Loadout was accessed on snowshoes. The gate t the loadout remains locked and there was no sign of <br /> recent activity at the load out. <br /> Hydrologic Balance: Ponds F, E and D, were discernable through the snow cover. These ponds are well <br /> covered with drifted snow and are not discharging. Reclaimed Pond G was undetectable under the snow. <br /> Reve etg ation: Sagebrush, Rabbitbrush and wildrye were poking through the snowcover, at Pit 1, along <br /> the mine access road and on the loadout site. Rabbit track were noted on the site but no other evidence <br /> of animals were seen. <br /> Records: Records are stored at Northwest Consultants Company(NWCC) in Steamboat Springs. Bob <br /> Peterson was the contact at NWCC for questions concerning the public records. "Availability of <br /> Records" form is attached to this report. <br /> 3 of 4 WHITE-File YELLOW-Operator PINK-Specialist <br />