1999-07-30_INSPECTION - M1990059

• Permit No: M1990059
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 7/30/1999
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 7/20/1999
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINE ID# OR PROSPECTING ID # M-90-059
INSPECTION DATE 7/20199 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS WHE
The following problems(PB)and/or possible violations (PV) (and suggested corrective actions) were identified during this inspection.
The problems should be corrected by the dates given, or they will become possible violations. The possible violations should be
corrected by the dates given to reduce their severity when considered by the Mined Land Reclamation Board. The inspector noted
on the previous page should be notified of all corrective actions taken.
PROBLEMS/POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS
AND
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
CORRECTION
DATE
1. Mine identification sign, required by Rule 3.1.120), was not observed. Affected area perimeter markers,
required by Rule 3.1.12(2), were not observed. DMG identified absent signs and markers as a Problem in the
inspection report generated from the 8/28/97 inspection. Evidence of compliance with the corrective actions
required from the 8/28/97 inspection report was not observed.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Post and maintain the signs and markers, required by Rule 3.1.12, within 30 days,
by August 26, 1999. Provide photo verification to DMG Durango Office, 484 Turner Drive, Building F, Suite
101, Durango, CO 81301, of the newly posted signs and markers, by September 10, 1999.
8/ 26 / 99
PV or PB PB
TOPICS SM
2. Notice of Insufficient Financial Warranty - DMG has reviewed the cost of reclamation for the Eldorado
Pilot and has determined that the existing $1,000 financial warranty is insufficient to ensure reclamation.
DMG estimation of the current cost of reclamation totals $2,344. However, financial warranties for 1100)
type operations may not exceed $1,500, as required by C.R.S. 34-32-110(1)(d)(1).
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Pursuant to Rule 4.2.1(2), the operator has 60 days from the date of this notice to
post $500 additional financial warranty, to total not less than $1,500. Please ensure that DMG has received
and approved financial warranty to total not less than $1,500 by September 27, 1999. 9 / 27 / 99
PV or PB PB
TOPICS FW
3. DMG records indicate that mining operations have remained inactive since 1993 and have therefore been
in Temporary Cessation status for the past 7 years. However, DMG records do not indicate receipt of the
Notice of Temporary Cessation from the operator, as required by Rule 1.13.5. Additionally, DMG records do
not indicate receipt of the request for extension to the initial 5 year period of Temporary Cessation, as required
by Rule 1.13.8.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Within 30 days, submit the required Notice of Temporary Cessation and request for
extension to the initial 5 year period of Temporary Cessation, in accordance with Rule 1.13.5 and 1 .13.8.
Submit the Notice of Temporary Cessation and request for extension to the DMG Durango Office, 484 Turner
Drive, Building F, Suite 101, Durango, CO 81301, by August 26, 1999. 8 / 26 / 99
PV or PB PB
TOPICS AR. MP. RS