2015-04-02_INSPECTION - M1988081

• Permit No: M1988081
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 4/2/2015
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Harry Covey
• Inspection Date: 2/24/2015
• Email Name: MAC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
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The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
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:
Phil Sheridan Lode
M- 1988 -081
Gold and silver
Boulder
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Michael A. Cunningham
February 24, 2015
13:00
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Harry Covey
Harry Covey, Dennis Covey
I I0(l) - Hard Rock Limited Impact
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I &E Program
Complete Bond
$6,100.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
I S T 'S S GNATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
April 2, 2015
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The following inspection topics were identified as havinp, Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
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: Availability Of Records
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Division does not have a copy of the Operator's legal right to
enter the property to conduct mining and reclamation operations as required by Hard Rock Rule 6.3.7.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall provide the Division with a description of the basis for legal right of
entry to the site to conduct mining and reclamation on or before the corrective action date. This may be a copy
of access lease, deed, abstract of title, or a current tax receipt.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 5/01/15
INSPECTION TOPIC: Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Rule 1.13.5 states, if an Operator temporarily ceases production of
the mining operation for one hundred eighty (180) days or more, the Operator must file a Notice of Temporary
Cessation in writing to the Office.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall file for Temporary Cessation on or before the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 5/01/15
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