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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. needs to be reduced to about 3H:1 V. The operator has agreed to rework that portion of the slope. There are some additional design aspects of pond C that do not conform with what is out in the field. As shown on Map No. 22-C, the primary dewatering pipe should be on the southeast portion of the pond. However, the primary was actually placed about 100 feet to the west. Also, the design shows that the east portion of the pond embankment terminates into the hillslope. However, in the field, the east portion of the pond embankment terminates at a large concrete abutment, which is not shown on the map. Aproper as-built should be resubmitted, showing the proper location of the primazy dischazge pipe, and the location of the concrete abutment. In addition, the Division understands that the pond C embankment abuts directly against the concrete structure, without any anti-seep device to act as an interface. The Division will be requesting, in a letter, that the operator provide some kind of anti-seep device for this portion of the pond embankment. In the sazne letter, the Division will be requesting a modified as-built map, showing the pond B configuration as it exists in the field. SIGNS AIVD MARKERS Mine ID signs were present at the appropriate locations, and contained the correct information. EXPLOSIVES The operator has located the temporary explosives storage area on the east material storage area, which is east of and adjacent to pond C. The two powder houses were locked. However, the trailer containing the ANFO was not locked. The operator was requested to keep all of these facilities locked when unattended. C:\wp61 \bowie2\insp797.wpd