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Hamilton Mine C-1991-078 16-Apr-08 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 Marcia Talvitie of the Colorado DRMS. No representative of the Operator was present during the field inspection. Signs and Markers The Mine Identification sign was posted on the County Road at the mine entrance, per the requirements of subsection 4.02.02. Permit boundary signs and topsoil markers were posted at appropriate locations throughout the permit area. Roads The main road was dry and in good shape. Mines 1 and 3, and Ponds A and B, were accessible by vehicle. Portions of the road template leading to Mine 3 are still wide (-20'), although vegetation has encroached upon the edges of the road. Hydrologic Balance Sedimentation Pond A -Water observed during the Mar-2008 inspection had completely disappeared. The pond was dry. Sedimentation Pond B - The water level appeared to be approximately one foot lower than what existed during the Mar-2008 inspection (Figure 1). A small puddle was observed at the outlet of the pond drain pipe, but this appeared to be standing water (algae growth) rather than evidence of any recent discharge from the pond (Figure 2). The culvert crossing the road to Mine 3 (below the stock pond) was clear and unobstructed. Topsoil The Topsoil piles near Pond A and Mine Area 3 are clearly marked and well-vegetated (Figure 3). Fish and Wildlife Mule deer were observed near the topsoil pile south of Mine Area 3. Signs of deer are plentiful throughout the permit area. Revegetation Sage brush and rubber rabbit brush were beginning to foliate (Figure 4). Grasses were also beginning to grow. Reclamation Success The majority of the permit area appears to be stabilized with respect to vegetative cover arjd erosion. The side slopes on the southern end of Pond B are somewhat bare of vegetation.