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M. 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 partial inspection conducted by Joe Dudash of the Colorado DBMS.No one represented the operator during the field inspection.The entire mine site was covered in about 6 to 8 inches of snow.A snowmobiler had been on site. The"no trespassing"sign was up on the gate but the gate was open.The operator needs to make sure that the site is secure. Roads The paved entrance road was snow covered.Apparently,the snowmobiler had made a ramp out of snow on the road.The bridge across the river was also snow covered.A small one foot square board was missing on the bridge.The board may have been broken as a result of the snowmobiler riding across the bridge.This hole in the bridge should be repaired since it could be a walking hazard. Signs and Markers The mine identification sign was up on its post at the top of the hill. The required information was on the sign. The"records location"sign was also up on the same post as that of the mine id sign. Hydrology There appeared to be only snow in the sediment pond.The pond embankment was covered in snow but appeared to be stable.The gate on the primary discharge pipe was closed.The sediment pond's emergency spillway appeared to be functional. The hillside spring water treatment pond was covered in partially melted snow.The treatment pond was discharging at about 10 gpm into the river. The discharge water had the usual orange color.This orange color has been shown to be in compliance with water quality standards. The collection ditch leading into the sediment pond was covered in snow but appeared to have sufficient capacity.The riverside berm that protects the facilities area from flooding was also covered in snow but appeared to have enough height to be functional. c:/word200Wbear3/in sp l 209