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(Page 3) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1986-076 <br />INSPECTION DATE 10/30/08 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS RCO,PSH <br />example that has been found successful against thistle at high elevation mines recently is named "Milestone." In addition to <br />possibly deciding on a different weed control chemical, the operator should broadcast some seed on the bare areas to reduce <br />erosion. Check the approved revegetation plan, and choose one or more species from the approved seed mix. The operator is <br />salvaging topsoil and stockpiling it in several areas of the permit. The topsoil piles may also benefit from reseeding. <br />The lower portal area was checked. The roadway did not exhibit as much erosion as in previous years, and the drainage <br />control appeared better too. The sediment pond at the bottom of the road had been recently cleaned out, to maintain its design <br />capacity and prevent overtopping. Its spillway should be armored with more rock to prevent downcutting and sediment <br />transport. No water was leaving the sediment pond as surface flow. The lower portal has a fairly new locking steel door. The <br />water in the mine is impounded and pumped up to the holding tank at the mill. The impounded water is also where the required <br />seasonal groundwater samples are taken. (Note: The "Cabin" site farther down the gulch where surface water samples are <br />taken was not inspected.) <br />The bond was recalculated a few years ago, and it is still considered adequate. <br />The operator is reminded that all mining, reclamation, and weed control activities should be included in the annual reports. <br />No further items were observed during the inspection. Responses to this inspection report should be directed to this inspector <br />at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 691 County Road 233, Suite A-2, Durango, Colorado 81301. (Please note: <br />As of 7/1/08 the Durango Field Office is at the new address shown above. Please revise your records as necessary.) <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME <br />OPERATOR <br />STREET <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP <br />cc: Steve Shuey, DBMS <br />? CE <br />James Bender <br />Deadwood Gulch Mining Co. <br />5529 US Hwy 64 <br />Farmington, NM 87401 <br />? 131- <br />E] FS <br />? HW <br />? HMWMD (CH) <br />? SE <br />? WQCD (CH) <br />? OTHER