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PERMIT #: M- 2006 -034 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: TCW <br />INSPECTION DATE: June 26, 2013 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This inspection occurred as part of the Division's normal monitoring program for active mine permits. Present <br />with me during the inspection were Ms. Marcia Rose - Ritchie (USFS), Mr. John Brown (USFS), and Mr. Tony <br />Waldron (DRMS). Mr. Joseph Dorris was present representing the operator during the inspection. The mine <br />site is located within the Hayman Burn area on a moderate to steeply slope. Portions of the mine site area <br />were severely burned in 2002. The soil is largely weathered bedrock (grus) with thin topsoil. <br />The mine permit is for 14 proposed sites encompassing 5.3 acres of total area on 4 mine claims: Blue Streak <br />No 1, Blue Streak No 2, Tree Root Extension, and Stealth No. 1. A number of pre - permit disturbances exist in <br />these claims. Per the permit, about 1/2 acre will be worked during a year. The present operation is working a <br />small area in the Blue Streak No 1 (Area M). <br />Several areas have been reclaimed. These areas look very good and are in various states of revegetation. No <br />active erosion was observed in the permit area. In general, the permit area is in good condition. <br />Because of the multiple related mines and N01 in the same vicinity (P- 2003 -030, M- 2003 -030, M- 2006 -034, M- <br />1993 -030), and since Mr. Dorris indicated that future expansion may occur, the Division recommends that <br />Glacier Peak convert to a 112 permit that would encompass the entire area of interest. This would allow more <br />flexibility to follow the pegmatites through the mine claims, streamline the mine operations and permitting <br />processes, and reduce future confusion on these permits. Bond costs can be based on the maximum area to <br />be disturbed at any one time to keep costs down and promote reclamation activities. <br />Availability Of Records: <br />The Annual Report and Annual Fee was received in June 2013. According to the Annual Report, about 2 acres <br />of land has been disturbed and reclaimed. <br />Backfilling and Grading: <br />Previously worked areas have been backfilled and graded to be consistent with surrounding areas. <br />Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan: <br />The operator appears to be working in accordance with thte mine plan on file. <br />Roads: <br />The operator is primarily using existing roads to access the mine sites. <br />Reclamation Success: <br />The areas that have been reclaimed are in excellent condition. The Division was impressed with the <br />reclamation efforts being made by the Operator. <br />Topsoil: <br />The native topsoil in this area is thin, however the operator has salvaged topsoil where current operations are <br />occurring. <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />