_INSPECTION - C1981042 ‎(7)‎

• Permit No: C1981042
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 5/18/2010
• Email Name: TAK
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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 and a surety release/termination of jurisdiction inspection of the Arness
McGriffin Mine conducted by Tom Kaldenbach of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and
Safety. Christy Hulsman and Jim Fulton represented the USDOI Office of Surface Mining. No one
else was present.
The permit for this mine was revoked more than 10 years ago. DRMS's IML program had reclamation
work done on the site in April 1990. DRMS reduced annual inspection frequency for this site to one
complete inspection and three partial inspections in 2007.
The disturbed area consists of a portal face-up area for an underground mine that was eventually was
not developed. A two-track dirt road crosses the site that leads to a state wildlife area. The Division
of Wildlife and others maintain the road.
The Division initiated the final surety release/termination of jurisdiction process for the Arness
McGriffin site in 2008 by sampling vegetation on the site. Vegetation was sampled a second time in
2009. The Division had scheduled this surety release/termination of jurisdiction inspection in
December 2009,but a snow storm required rescheduling. More than 50 surrounding property owners
had been notified of the inspection,but none expressed an interest in attending.
The ground was dry during this inspection and the entire site was accessible.
Signs and Markers
No signs or markers are on the site.
Roads
The two-track dirt road that crosses the site is to remain as a permanent feature as it provides access to
a state wildlife area. Several years ago DRMS had a cable and wood post guardrail installed next to the
road for public safety where the road is next to a steep slope. The guardrail appeared in good condition
during the inspection.
Hydrologic Balance
The site has no ponds or ditches. Positive drainage exists throughout the site.
Backfill and Regrading
No structures remain on the site. The site's topography,blends well with surrounding undisturbed
lands. No open drillholes have been found on the site during the current or past inspections.
Fish and Wildlife
No wildlife other than birds were seen during the bond release inspection.