2008-09-23_INSPECTION - M1977493

• Permit No: M1977493
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 9/23/2008
• Doc Name: Insp Rpt
• From: DRMS
• To: Climax Molybdenum Co.
• Inspection Date: 7/31/2008
• Email Name: ACS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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y COLORADO DIVISION RECLAMATION MINING AND SAFETY
* MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT v
* 1876 * PHONE: [phone]
The Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation noted below.
This report documents observations concerning compliance of the mining operation with the permit and the regulations
of the Mined Land Reclamation Board. The report notes 1) Areas of successful compliance; 2) Problems and suggested
corrective actions and/or 3) Possible violations to be considered for possible enforcement action by the Mined Land
Reclamation Board. OPERATORS SHOULD READ THIS REPORT CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT MAY REOUIRE
CORRECTIVE ACTION AND/OR RESPONSES TO THE DIVISION IN ORDER TO AVOID CONSIDERATION
OF POSSIBLE ENFORCEMENT ACTION BY THE MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD
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11000,11,
MINE NAME: Climax Mine OPERATOR: Climax Molybdenum Co.
COUNTY:
INSPECTOR(S): Allen Sotrenson
MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID
INSPECTION DATE:
INSPECTOR'S INITIALS:
INSPECTION TYPE CODE('):
JOINT INSP. AGENCY CODE('):
WEATHER CODE(4):
LL: Mol demo TYPE OF OPERATION:: t 112d-3
yi-31-2008 ? DATE OF COMPLAINT: NA
ACS TIME OF DAY (MILITARY): 1100
MI POST INSP. CONTACTS(Z): NO
NO REASON FOR INSP. CODE(S): PY
CR BOND CALCULATION TYPE (5): NN
OP. REP. PRESENT: Johnny Pappas and Gary Slifka
1. INSPECTION TYPE CODE - [CL-IN: IL=Illegal Operation, MI=Monitoring, MP=Mineral Prospect, SI=Surety-related, PR=Pre-operation]
2. POST INSPECTION CONTACTS AND JOINT INSPECTION AGENCY CODE - [CL-AG: NO=None, BL=BLM, CH=Colo. Dept. Health; CL=Land Board,
CT=Citizen; CW=Wildlife, FS=Forest Service, HW=Hwy. Dept., LG=Local Government, SE=State Engr.]
3. REASON FOR INSPECTION CODE - [CL-RS: AG=Other Agency Request, CT=Citizen Complaint, IE=Normal I&E Program, HP=High Priority, PY=Priority]
4. WEATHER CODE - [CL-WE: CL=Cloudy, CR=Clear, IN=Inclement - prevented inspection, RN=Raining, SN=Snowing, WD=Windy]
5. BOND CALCULATION TYPE: - [BC=Complete Bond, BP=Partial Bond, NN=None]
This list identifies the environmental and permit parameters inspected and gives a categorical evaluation of each. IF PB
OR PV IS INDICATED. YOU SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF YOUR PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If PV
is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover when the Mined Land reclamation Board will consider possible
enforcement action.
GENERAL INSPECTION TOPICS
(AR) RECORDS ............................................. Y (FN) FINANCIAL WARRANTY...... Y (RD) ROADS.......................... Y
(HB) HYDROLOGIC BALANCE ................ Y (BG) BACKFILL & GRADING........ Y (EX) EXPLOSIVES............... N
(PW) PROCESSING WASTE/TAILING..... Y (SF) PROCESSING FACILITIES .... Y (TS) TOPSOIL ....................... Y
(MP) GENL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE. Y (FW) FISH & WILDLIFE ................. Y (RV) REVEGETATION ....... Y
(SM) SIGNS AND MARKERS ...................... Y (SP) STORM WATER MGT PLAN. Y (SB) COMPLETE INSP........ N
(ES) OVERBURDEN/DEV. WASTE............ Y (SC) EROSION/SEDIMENTATION Y (RS) RECL PLAN/COMP.... Y
(AT) ACID OR TOXIC MATERIALS......... Y (OD) OFF-SITE DAMAGE ............... Y (ST) STIPULATIONS........... Y
Y = Inspected and Found in Compliance
N = Not Inspected
PV = Inspected and Possible Violations Noted
NA = Not Applicable
PB = Inspected and Problems Noted
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