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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 an aerial inspection flown by Harry Ranney of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety(Division). Oblique aerial photographs were taken on May 28, 2009 and reviewed in the office by Jason Musick of the Division on June 15, 2009. Photos taken are provided at the end of the report. No problems were identified in the photographs. Roads The haul road to the refuse area and all access roads and light-use roads identified in the aerial photographs appeared to be well maintained and stable with no signs of damage and no problems noted. Hydrologic Balance The aerial photographs showed evidence of water in DP-1, PP-2, RP-2/3, RP-4, RP-5, and SS-2. The pond embankments appeared stable and in compliance with no problems noted. There did not appear to be any signs of substantial run-off to the ponds or throughout the site displayed in the aerial photographs with the exception of the northern slopes of Refuse Piles 2/3/4 and 5A. Processing Waste Refuse was stockpiled at the southern end of Refuse Pile 5A. Refuse Areas 2/3/4 and 5A appeared to be well compacted and stable. Support Facilities The facilities area at the mine and the area around the buildings appeared to be stable and no problems were noted. The Slot Storage and the Rail Yard area appeared to be operating as per the permit requirements. No problems were noted through the aerial photographs. General Mine Plan Compliance Return Shaft 3 was in the process of being lined during the aerial inspection of the site. No problems were noted in the photographs and the site appeared to be functioning as permitted.