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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br /> Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made <br /> during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection <br /> and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br /> West Mine-from a distance, the slope appears to be well-vegetated, with the exception of a few bare <br /> patches in the lower one-third of the slope (above the posts that mark the limits of future redistribution of <br /> material from Pond W-1). The upper access road to the mine, although not yet officially reclaimed, is <br /> partially obscured with slender wheat grass and other vegetation. Top and central portions of the slope <br /> are well-vegetated with slender what grass, yellow sweet clover, alfalfa, wild blue lettuce, brome, and <br /> crested wheat grass. Two wild rose bushes were noted on the northern half of the reclaimed slope. <br /> A few scattered musk thistle plants were observed on the slope. The downhill half of the southern edge <br /> of the West Mine has numerous thriving weed populations, including Perennial Pepperweed, some Musk <br /> Thistle, Common Burdock, and Knapweed. BRL has continued to treat weeds (Canada thistle) in the <br /> northeastern portion of the West Mine (upslope from Pond W-1). Weeds are weakened, but on-going <br /> treatment will be necessary to bring them completely under control. <br /> Yellow Star Thistle - Of greatest concern was the discovery of a monoculture stand of Yellow Star Thistle <br /> (YST), which is on the State's "A List" of noxious species. It is located upslope of the impoundment for <br /> Pond W-2, on the western side. BRL was notified of the discovery on 27-Aug, and the DRMS alerted the <br /> State Weed Controller (Department of Agriculture) as well. [On 03-Sep, the State and County Weed <br /> Controllers visited the site with Basil Bear. An additional stand of YST covering 54 acres had been <br /> recently discovered by the County approximately 1 mile southwest (upwind) of the West Mine. Delta <br /> County and BLM will be making a joint effort to eradicate the YST.] BRL will not be responsible for control <br /> of any YST found within the permit boundary, but will immediately report the discovery of any new plants <br /> to the Delta County Weed Controller and to the DBMS. <br /> Air Resource Protection <br /> Roads within the East Mine were dry. The flow in Stevens Gulch is extremely low, resulting in long cycle <br /> times to fill the water truck for dust control at the East Mine reclamation project. The construction <br /> superintendent indicated that BRL is pursuing other options for obtaining sufficient quantities of water. <br /> Bowie No. 1 Mine C-1981-038 27,28-Aug-2008 <br /> -3- <br />