2012-01-18_INSPECTION - C1991078

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January 11, 2012 C- 1991- 078/Hamilton Mine MLT • Two separate bands of mule deer, approximately six animals each, were spotted during the inspection. The first group was moving northward from Mining Area No. 3, and the second came out of cover on the pinon juniper slope northwest of Pond B. The permit and adjacent surfaces were busy with tracks of both deer and elk. HYDROLOGIC BALANCE - Rule 4.05 Drainage Control 4.05.1, 4.05.2, 4.05.3; Siltation Structures 4.05.5, 4.05.6; Discharge Structures 4.05.7, 4.05.10; Diversions 4.05.4; Effluent Limits 4.05.2; Ground Water Monitoring 4.05.13; Surface Water Monitoring 4.05.13; Drainage — Acid and Toxic Materials 4.05.8; Impoundments 4.05.6, 4.05.9; Stream Buffer Zones 4.05.18: • Culvert pipes at the intersection with the turn off to Mining Area No. 3 and those running beneath that road further to the east were all inspected and found to be clear of obstructions. ROADS — Rule 4.03 Construction 4.03.1(3)/4.03.2(3); Drainage 4.03.1(4)14.03.2(4); Surfacing and Maintenance 4.03.1(5) and (6) / 4.03.2(5) and (6); Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7): • The road surfaces varied between snow - covered to dry, with sections somewhat muddy due to melting snow. • The roads were sufficiently clear to allow access by vehicle to all areas of the permit, including Mining Area No. 3 and Pond B. RECLAMATION SUCCESS - Rule 4.15, Rule 3: I walked around the perimeter of reclaimed Mining Area No. 3. With the exception of a segment of fence that is downed (intentionally) at the southeast corner, the entire area was fenced. Mining Area No. 1 and the former facilities area are also fenced. Mr. Andrews has stated previously, and he reiterated during the present inspection, that he does not wish to have the fencing remain, once bond release is achieved. Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 4 Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 3 Page 3 of 5