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3809/3715 FIELD INSPECTION FORM- BLM CO-160 <br />Is the reclamation in conformance with the following environmental protection performance standards? <br />Land use: Yes No_ Recontouring: Yes_ No <br />Earthwork: Yes_ No Buildings/strictures: Yes_ No- <br />Soil/overburden handling: Yes_ No Roads: Yes No_ <br />Water diversions/impoundments: Yes_ No_ Revegetation: Yes_ No_ <br />Presence of noxious weeds: Yes_ No <br />Describe weeds/measures taken for control: <br />Total cumulative disturbance from this operation: 2.1 acres <br />Total acreage reported as reclaimed and accepted by BLM: 0 acres <br />Is reclamation adequate to allow release of acreage? Yes No X If No, what additional work is needed? <br />Is there any evidence of other public surface use or of potential trespass in the vicinity? <br />_Livestock (Type:i # Present:) X Other use:-Hiking and exploring around open <br />X OHV use adit <br />(Type: ATV/UTV? ) ® Mineral material removal <br />X Recreation use (Type: Campine ) !Agricultural developments <br />!Timber removal (other than mining purposes) <br />Were any obvious violations of other agency permits identified? Yes No Indeterminate X <br />If Yes, describe permit and nature of the violation:. <br />GENERAL INSPECTION OBSERVATIONS AND COMMENTS: <br />The activity identified in the 9/3/2008 inspection was the only observed mining related activity completed on site. <br />The lack of adequate portal closure/gate still provides an attractive nuisance to the general public, as the location is <br />adjacent to a popular camping/recreating are along the Alpine Loop. Water flowing (approx. 1-2 gal/min) /min) from the <br />adit drains into the existing waste pile, not along a draining to the settling ponds as identified in the POO. Water <br />sampled at a pool at the adit and in the flow near the waste dump showed a good pH, about 8.1. "Posted- Private <br />Property" sign still present at portal, which is located on public lands. Damaged BLM barricade showed evidence of <br />ATV tracks going around and across Henson Creek. <br />RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO OPERATIONS: <br />Install secure portal closure to prevent entry from unauthorized personnel. Removal of private property sign from <br />BLM lands- no concurrence for signing under 43 CFR 3715. Repair damage to BLM wooden barricade that was <br />damaged by operator or designated agent of the operator. Use only authorized access to the mine site. <br />Describe any corrective actions that must take place immediately (including onsite instructions to operator): <br />Adit needs to be securely closed as soon as possible to prevent unauthorized entry. <br />Attachments: - Inspection maps X Inspection photos i Additional pages ® Other <br />How much time was spent on this inspection? 2.01n Round trip travel time: 5 hr <br />Inspector: David Lazorchak Date: 10/18/2008 Position Title: Geologist <br />Authorized Officer: Kenny McDaniel . <br />cc: Bob Oswald, Colorado DRMS, 691 CR 233, Suite A-2, Durango CO 81301