_INSPECTION - C1991078 ‎(12)‎

• Permit No: C1991078
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 11/28/2008
• 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 20-Nov-2008. The inspection began with a records check at 10:30 a.m.,
followed by the field inspection at noon. The operator was not represented during the
inspection. Weather conditions were partly cloudy and cool. (Note: Aerial photos were taken
by the DRMS on 19-Nov-2008.)
Availability of Records
Records were available for viewing at the nearby Landfill office. A completed DRMS Availability
of Records checklist is attached.
The reclamation bond will expire on 21-Jan-2009.
The on-site copy of the Insurance Certificate expired on 01-Jun-2008, and needs to be replaced
with a copy of the current Certificate.
Signs and Markers
A Mine Identification Sign was posted at the entrance to the mine permit area.
Roads
Roads and soils were dry, and all areas of the permit were accessible by vehicle.
Hydrologic Balance
The culvert pipe carrying the drainage beneath the road to Mine Area 3 was clear at both the
inlet (Figure 1) and outlet, and the upstream and downstream ground surfaces are well
vegetated.
The three culvert pipes at the turnoff from the main road to Mine Area 3 were also clear.
Pond A was completely dry (Figure 2). Temporary diversion ditches to the pond appeared to be
clear and adequately bermed.
The water retained in Pond B had diminished to a muddy puddle (Figure 3). Discharge inlet
(Figure 4) and emergency spillway were clear.
Toosoil
The eastern and western topsoil stockpiles south of the road to Mine Area 3 were both fenced
and signed, and appeared to be stable (Figure 5).
Fish & Wildlife
The mud at Pond B was heavily crisscrossed with tracks of deer and elk (Figure 6). Although the
water quality is extremely poor, it continues to attract thirsty wildlife.
Revecietation
Reclaimed Mine Area 3 was securely fenced, preventing access by cattle.
Reclamation Success
Various features of the permit area are delineated on the aerial photo in Figure 7. No violations
are noted.
Hamilton Mine C-1991-078 20-Nov-2008