2017-06-14_INSPECTION - C1981038

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May 17, 2017 C-1981-038/Bowie No. 1 Mine CCW Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 8 Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 3 Page 3 of 7 Surfacing and Maintenance4.03.1(5) and (6)/4.03.2(5) and (6) Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7): The access road at the Paonia Loadout was in good repair. The paved portion of the road turns to dirt shortly after the entrance from Highway 133. The dirt portion of the access road was in good repair. There were no areas with ponded water or ruts. The Haul Road at the East Mine was in good condition. No erosional issues were observed. No issues on the access road from the Haul Road to the Bin Wall Ponds was observed. SLIDES and DAMAGE - Rule 4.12: Noted in the March and April 2017 inspection reports, there is a minor slide at the East Mine. The slide occurred on the slope to the east of the reclaimed office/bath house bench. The slide is relatively minor in size and did not appear to have moved significantly since the April inspection (Photo 5). The conditions at the time of the March and April inspections were not dry enough yet to allow for repairs. The area appears to have less ground moisture since the previous spring inspections. Repairs to the slide will be conducted when equipment can access the area. SUPPORT FACILITIES - Rule 4.04: The Paonia Loadout continues to serve and an equipment lay-down area for the Bowie No. 2 Mine. The vehicles have been transported from the site, equipment and spare parts now remain at the loadout. No off site impacts were observed. SIGNS AND MARKERS – Rule 4.02: Mine identification signs are located at the entrance to the Paonia Loadout, the East Mine and the West Mine. The signs display the correct information about the permitee and the Division. DOCUMENTS RECEIVED: None OTHER (SPECIFY): None