_INSPECTION - C1991078 ‎(8)‎

• Permit No: C1991078
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 9/30/2008
• Email Name: MLT
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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 of the Hamilton Mine conducted by Marcia Talvitie of the
Colorado DRMS on 30-Sep-2008. The inspection began with a records check at 10:00 a.m.,
followed by the field inspection. The operator was not represented during the inspection. The
weather was clear and warm.
Availability of Records
Records were available for viewing at the nearby Landfill office. A completed DRMS Availability
of Records checklist is attached.
Signs and Markers
A Mine Identification Sign was posted at the entrance to the mine permit area.
Roads
Roads were dry, and all areas of the permit were accessible by vehicle.
Hydrologic Balance
Pond A was completely dry. Only a small amount of water continued to be retained in Pond B
(Figure 1). Drainages were clear at Mine Area 3, including the ditch crossing the northwest
corner of the reclaimed area (Figure 2) that directs flow down the slope and ultimately to Pond
B.
Topsoil
Topsoil piles throughout the permit area were fenced to prevent access by cattle, and were
clearly identified with signs.
Revegetation
The haul road leading to Mine 3 is becoming overgrown with rabbit brush. Mine 3 was viewed
from outside the entire fenced perimeter. Vegetative cover is good, including some sage,
saltbush, grasses, cheat grass, and rather vigorous stands of Winterfat (Figure 3). Impoundments
for Ponds A and B are well-covered with rabbit brush; Winterfat is also doing well on the dam for
Pond B (Figure 4).
Reclamation Success
One additional patch of Knapweed was observed just inside the southern fence line at Mine
Area 3. Dave Andrews, the landowner, stated that weed spraying would be conducted later
this fall.
Hamilton Mine C-1991-078 30-Sep-2008