_INSPECTION - C1981013 ‎(20)‎

• Permit No: C1981013
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 11/19/2008
• Email Name: KAG
• 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 conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of
Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division). A final Phase III bond release application (SL-
06) is now final as concurrence from the Office of Surface Mining was received by the
Division on November 17, 2008. What remains under the approved permit are 1.2 acres at
the reclaimed NW-1 ventilation shaft and six water monitoring sites that the operator plans to
transfer by revision in the near future to the New Elk Mine permit, #C-1981-012. Ground
conditions were dry and the weather was unseasonably warm and mild.
Availability of Records
The public copy of the mine records is kept at the office of Peak Project Management (PPM).
The contact, address, and phone number for PPM is Ron Thompson, Peak Project
Management, 34115 County Road 20.8, Trinidad, CO 81082, 719-846-4975. The operator
should acquire, and have on-site, some documentation that the bond for this mine is held by
a third party. All other records were found in compliance as detailed on page 2a of this
report.
Offsite Support Facilities
The NW-1 ventilation shaft site shows no changes since the last inspection. The site blends
well into the hillside and shows no sign of erosion or disturbance of any kind.
No issues or concerns were noted during the inspection. Overall, this reclaimed site
appeared in good condition for the early winter season.
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