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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/structures: 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:) ® Mineral material removal <br />X OHV use Type: ) -Agricultural developments <br />X Recreation use (Type: _Camping ) gTimber removal (other than mining purposes) <br />X Other use:-Hiking and exploring around open <br />adit, heavy equipment (backhoe?) <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 />Appears backhoe or similar equipment accessed the mine from a closed/ unauthorized route (see photos of tracks <br />at creek after damaging BLM barricade used to prevent motorized. The portal had been cleared of fallen rock <br />debris the old rails and the partially collapsed wooden closure There is currently no adequate portal closure/gate; <br />this provides an attractive nuisance to the general public as the location is adiacent to a popular camping/recreating <br />are along the Alpine Loop Water flowing (minimal approx. <1 gal/min) from the adit drains towards the existing <br />waste pile not along a draining to the settling ponds as identified in the POO. Did not have properly functioning <br />water sampling equipment wi11 bring along next time to sample pH and conductivity. "Posted- Private Property„ <br />sign was resent at portal, which is located on public lands. <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 _ Additional pages _ Other <br />How much time was spent on this inspection? 1.75 hr 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 DBMS, 691 CR 233, Suite A-2, Durango CO 81301