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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 complete inspection conducted by Joe Dudash of the Colorado DRMS.No one represented the operator during the field inspection. Bill Bear represented the operator during the records check. There was no activity on site.The North Fork of the Gunnison River was not running as high as during the previous month. Signs and Markers The mine ID sign and post are on the ground at the top of the hill and need to be put back up. Surface disturbance markers were also up around the disturbed area,except above the reclaimed portal area due to safety concerns.The"no trespassing"sign was up on the front gate. Roads The paved haul road was in good condition and was passable. The bridge over the river was also passable, although a few boards in the bridge are showing wear and tear. Facilities The entrance gate was unlocked and open. The gate should be locked. The demolished and burned mine office debris,as well as some other equipment, is still on site. HydrologX The water level in the hillside spring water treatment pond was 6 inches below the horizontal pipe and was discharging at about 10 to 15 gpm. The discharge water was orange in color,which has been shown in the past to be in compliance with water quality standards.There was only a little standing water in the sediment pond. The primary discharge pipe gated valve was in the closed position. The collection ditch leading to the north end of the sediment pond had sufficient capacity. The road culvert at the entrance gate leading to the south end of the sediment pond was clear. The river berm had sufficient height to protect the flat facilities area from flooding. The caps were on both of the two alluvial wells. Reclamation The reclaimed mine road leading to the reclaimed fan and portal areas was well vegetated and appeared to be stable. The reclaimed fan area was stable,although the hole above the partially buried concrete block has grown in size and depth.It was not apparent whether this was from erosion or instability. The unstable area at the reclaimed west portal site has been covered by soil and rocks from the slope and cliff above.About 50 feet to the east, another unstable area of backfill seems to be growing a little in size. The area will be watched. Noxious Weeds Tamarisk is growing along the fence at the entrance gate,along the water's edge of the hillside spring water treatment pond and in the area of the hillside spring. The tamarisk needs to be eliminated from the mine site. Records The required records were at the Bowie No.2 Mine office,as documented on the attached checklist.