2010-11-15_INSPECTION - M1977215

• Permit No: M1977215
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 11/15/2010
• Doc Name: Inspection report
• From: DRMS
• To: Emerald Mining & Leasing, LLC
• Inspection Date: 10/29/2010
• Email Name: RCO
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT _??
PHONE: [phone]

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The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of ti"IftAft ation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME: MINE/PROSPECTING ID#: MINERAL: COUNTY:
Bulldog Mine Operation M-1977-215 Lead and silver Mineral
INSPECTION TYPE: INSPECTOR(S): INSP. DATE: INSP. TIME:
Monitoring Bob Oswald October 29, 2010 11:15
OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION:
Emerald Mining & Leasing, LLC None 112 - Hard Rock Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I&E Program None $11,503.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP. CONTACTS: JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
U.S. Forest Service None
WEATHER: INSPECTOR SIGNAT SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear November 15, 2010

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SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWIN(T YAUtS UAKEFULLY 1A UKULK 1U Aa5Uicr, 1.,UlvirUILIV
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a
Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Revegetation
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: There are state-listed noxious weeds present on site. This is a problem for failure to
employ adequate weed control methods for state listed noxious weed species within the permitted area, and to reduce the spread of
weeds to nearby areas as required by section 3.1.10 (6) of the rule. Specifically, the patches of Canada thistle noted in 2008 on the 9360
level dump have increased in size, there are similar patches of Canada thistle spreading along the lower portion of the road up to the
9700 level, and there are now new Canada thistle plants at the southern terminus of the road to the new tailings pond (Area D). The
Division is aware that noxious weed control has been implemented through the years, but more aggressive control activities must
commence in 2011.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Implement approved weed control plan and provide proof to the Division that this has been done. Please
provide a statement committing to effective treatment methods, and describing what treatments will be implemented beginning in 2011.
This statement must be received by the corrective action date shown herein. [Note: IF a weed control plan is NOT already in place, the
operator shall develop a weed control and management plan in accordance with Section 3.1.10 (6) of the Rule. This plan should be
developed in consultation with the county extension agency, or weed control district office and should include specific control measures
to be applied, a schedule for when control measures will be applied and a post-treatment monitoring plan. This weed control plan must
be submitted to the Division as a Technical Revision to the permit, by the corrective action date.]
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 12/15/10
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