_INSPECTION - C1980006 ‎(13)‎

• Permit No: C1980006
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 10/13/2008
• Email Name: JHB
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Ill. 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 Janet Binns of Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and
Safety. The mine is a reclaimed surface mine. The weather was cool, windy and clear. The Mine site and
Load Out had received precipitation recently as noted by damp areas, but overall the permit area was dry.
Roads: The mine access road is dry and continues to be accessible. KCC has repaired two rock check
dams along the access road west of the shop facilities. The rock check dams are well keyed in and appear
to be functional. The access road to the load out was in good condition.
Hydrologic Balance: Ponds A, D, E and F at the mine site were observed. None of the ponds were
discharging. Ponds A and D were nearly dry, with small pools of water remaining. Ponds E and F were
both dry.
The Load Out pond had a small pool of water and was very weed choked but was not discharging. Water
level is approximatel18" below the discharge level.
Reve etg ation: The vegetation throughout the mine site was dry but in good condition and drying down for
this time of the season. Few weedy species were noted. Small patches of snow were observed in the
shaded areas under shrubs. A photo of the reclaimed Pond G area is included in this report to document
the healthy establishment of perennial grass species on this location. The vegetation at the loadout
remains good, with good cover.
Wildlife: A moderate sized herd of approximately 15 head of Pronghorn antelope was observed running
and grazing on the reclamation(720) pit. A coyote was noted on the ridge west of the mine area. The
mine reclamation is supporting the post-mining; land use of rangeland and wildlife habitat.
Reclamation Success: KCC has sealed 5 of the 6 water monitoring wells. According to telephone
conversations with George Patterson of KCC, the wells were sealed between October 7-10, 2008.
Alluvial well AO-2(A) has been sealed. The area around the well has been graded and seeded. A fence
post has been installed at the well location for location purposes.
Well 79-61 has been sealed, graded, seeded and marked with a post.
Well 79-3 has been sealed, graded and marked with a post. No sign of seed on the reclaimed site was
evident.
Well 79-2 has been sealed, graded and marked with a post. The reclaimed site does not appear to have
been seeded.
Well 79-1 has been sealed, graded and marked with a post. This location did not appear to have been
seeded either.
3 of 6 WHITE-File YELLOW-Operator PINK-Specialist