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MLRB Hearing Transcripts
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69 <br /> 1 A. It's on the sheet. So it will 1 in question. Approximately how many inspections <br /> 2 increase the bond slightly, yes. 2 have you perform of that area in question? <br /> 3 Q. Now, in the event that further 3 A. Of that specific area in question -- <br /> 4 subsidence is discovered in the area away from the 4 well, let met back up. We're required to do monthly <br /> 5 vent shaft, is there anything in these proceedings 5 inspections. I began inspections — I became the <br /> 6 that would prevent further action being taken to 6 lead inspector out there in April of 2008, and I <br /> 7 reWdi.ate that? 7 inspected up until August of 2014. <br /> 8 A. No, sir. This is specifically -- 8 So that's roughly 75 to 80 <br /> 9 this technical revision is specifically to address 9 inspections, but we don't hit the entire mine site <br /> 10 the hydrologic cam zdcation observed in that -- 10 on every inspection. Each quarter we hit the entire <br /> 11 that Fontanari Ditch -- as we're calling it -- and 11 mine site. So it would be sow subset of that. <br /> 12 the hydrologic camunication with that historic vent I12 Maybe 25 times. <br /> 13 shaft. That's what this addresses, and the surface 13 Q. How many times in total since 2008? <br /> 14 reclamation of -- of that, but nothing else. 14 A. That specific area? <br /> 15 Q. The water that was observed flowing 15 Q. Exhibit D, the map. <br /> 16 into the ventilation shaft I'd like to ask you a few 16 A. Which map are we referring to? <br /> 17 questions about. Are you aware of what the 17 Q. It has been referred to as Exhibit D. <br /> 18 difference in elevation is between the Carey Pond 18 A. At least 20 times. <br /> 19 the ventilation shaft? I19 Q. Mr. Boulay, let's jup right into the <br /> 20 A. I am not. 20 June 2014 inspections that you performed at the area <br /> 21 Q. Okay. So you wouldn't know whether 21 in question. Did you meet with Mr. Fontanari the <br /> 22 it's higher or lower? 22 morning of the June 11, 2014, inspection? <br /> 23 A. No. I've never observed -- 23 A. Yes. He requested a meeting at my <br /> 24 personally observed water flawing in that ditch. I24 office in Grand Junction, and he brought along his <br /> 25 MR. STUTZ: Okay. That's all the 25 stepson, Trevor Gross. <br /> 69 71 <br /> 1 questions I have. 1 Q. Where did you go after your meeting <br /> 2 MR. SINGLETARY: Okay. Thank you. 2 with Mr. Fontanari? <br /> 3 MR. STARK: So no further questions? 3 A. We discussed sane of his concerns, <br /> 4 MR. SINGLETARY: Any questions? 4 and then we went to the site, specifically the area <br /> 5 Okay. 5 shown here (indicated), and this is where he <br /> 6 MR. STARK: Thank you. 6 identified some issues he had with hydrology or <br /> 7 MR. SINGLEPARY: You bet. Thank you. 7 subsidence-related problems. So we went to take a <br /> 8 EXAMINATION 8 look specifically at this area that we refer to as <br /> 9 BY MR. SCHULTZ: 9 the south portal. <br /> 10 Q. How long have you worked at ME? 10 Q. And during this June 11, 2014, <br /> 11 A. Twenty-one years. j 11 inspection, who else was present with you? <br /> 12 Q. What is your current position with 12 A. Dan Hernandez from the Division, <br /> 13 the Division? 13 Trevor Gross, Rudy Fontanari, myself, and Jim Stover <br /> 14 A. I'm the director of the coal program. 14 from J.E. Stover &Associates, who is the consultant <br /> 15 Q. And how long have you been in that 15 to Snowcap. <br /> 16 position? 16 Q. Did you create an inspection report <br /> 17 A. Little over two years. 17 regarding your June 2014 inspections? <br /> 18 Q. What was your position with the 18 A. Yes, I dial. I followed up with <br /> 19 Division in 2014? 19 several inspections out there, but on July 1 I <br /> 20 A. I was an envi.romental. protection 20 issued an inspection report. <br /> 21 specialist stationed out of the Grand Junction field 21 Q. Prior to June 11, when had you last <br /> 22 office assigned to a loop of mine sites on the 22 inspected the site? <br /> 23 Western Slope, one of which was the Roadside Portals 23 A. I inspected it in April of 2014. <br /> 24 Mines. 24 Q. Okay. Now going to the photos from <br /> 25 Q. Getting into Exhibit D and the area 25 your inspection report. Now, to the left we have <br /> 70 72 <br />
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