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PERMIT #: M- 2003 -030 <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. This area was severely burned in <br />2002. The soil is largely weathered bedrock (grus) with thin topsoil. <br />The mine permit (as amended in 2006) is for 17 proposed sites encompassing 9.9 acres of total area on 5 mine <br />claims: Elk Horn, Smoky Hawk, Blue Smoky, Wolf Fang, and Smoky Dog. Per the permit, about 1/3 to 1/2 acre <br />will be worked during a year. The present operation is working in the Smoky Hawk and Smoky Dog claims <br />(shown as Area C on the mine plan map). <br />Several areas have been reclaimed. These areas look very good and are in various states of revegetation. The <br />areas that were reclaimed in 2005 are nearly indistinguishable from the native ground. There was one small <br />excavation where rock hunters (not related to the mine operations) had used hand tools to dig into a <br />reclaimed area. No active erosion was observed in the permit area. In general, the permit area is in good <br />condition. <br />Because of the multiple related mines and NOI 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 last Annual Report and Annual Fees were sent in June 2013. The annual report indicates that <br />approximately 3.56 acres are currently affected; almost 3 acres have been 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 the mine plan on file from the 2006 amendment. <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 />Sediment Control: <br />Page 2 of 9 <br />