2010-05-07_INSPECTION - C1980006 (2)

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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 a complete inspection conducted by Rob Zuber, Dan Hernandez, and Jason Musick of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division). The mine is a reclaimed surface mine east of Walden, Colorado with a reclaimed loadout just south of the town of Walden. The weather was warm and clear with no sign of recent precipitation. No snow covered the mine, loadout or access roads. Records: Mine records were accessed and verified at the NWCC office in Steamboat Springs. See attached Division checklist for availability of records. Signs and Markers: Permit boundary markers are needed at the following locations at the loadout: at the gate, along the east side of the permit boundary, anted along the west side of the permit boundary parallel to the railroad tracks. Roads: All roads were in good shape. Hydrologic Balance: The loadout pond was generally in good shape with the following exceptions: • The primary spillway pipe needs immediate cleanout at the downstream end. • Willows exceeding 10 feet in height are growing in the channel below the emergency spillway and on the embankment. These need to be removed. • Minor rodent holes were observed in the embankment. These need to be filled. The maintenance tasks for the problems with willows and rodent holes are not necessary if the pond is reclaimed in year 2010. A small discharge was observed from the primary spillway of the loadout pond. The water was clear. Primary Spillway at Loadout Pond Willows on Embankment and in Channel (Pond is to right Emergency spillway in foreground.) 3 of 6 WHITE - File YELLOW - Operator PINK - Specialist