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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-1977-310 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 4-2-08 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining and Safety for permitted sites. The JD-6 is a regular 110(2) permitted site for an underground <br />uranium mining operation. Cotter Corporation holds the Department of Energy (DOE) Lease for the JD-6 Tract. <br />Glen Williams from Cotter and Dan Burns from the DOE accompanied the inspector on site. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. <br />The sign is located on the County Road where it enters the permit boundary. Permit boundaries are marked by t- <br />posts that are visible. '~ <br />The mine is back in stand-by status after reactivation and a short time in production. No ore is stockpiled ~i,on site at <br />this time. The inspector notes some equipment is being stored on site. No major leaks of fuels or oils were noted. <br />The fuel storage tank is noted as being empty and all mine buildings are secure and in good repair. ~'', <br />Stormwater controls include grading that directs all precipitation towards a sedimentation pond located in the <br />northwest corner of the permit. The exception is the ore stockpile area where grading prevents any release of <br />precipitation from the area. This area is collecting sedimentation which is being stockpiled for future, use as a <br />topsoil amendment. Some grasses are noted on the stockpiled materials. No significant infestations of noxious or <br />other problematic weeds were noted on site during this inspection. <br />As noted in previous inspections there is some erosion that occurred on historic waste piles. Berms control any on <br />site stormwater from impacting these areas further. <br />The waste load out area has been noted as having some settling issues. Cotter notes that the structure will have to be <br />rebuilt prior to any future activation. The structure should it fail will not cause any off site damage or environmental <br />issues. <br />The portal is noted as being secured by locked gate in good repair. <br />The bond for the site was recalculated in 2002. Based on current conditions the bond appears adequate as the total <br />proposed disturbance has not yet been achieved. Other factors include the pending decision on DMO stat';us which <br />could impact the reclamation liability as well. If these issues are not resolved by the next annual inspection an <br />update will be done. <br />No issues are noted at this time. ~! <br />