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<br />III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made <br />during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the <br />inspection and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was the 2nd quarter complete inspection for the Deserado Mine. <br />The inspection began the morning of May 6, 1997, and continued <br />through the morning of May 8, 1997. Surface operation areas, <br />numerous reclaimed de-gas well sites, and office records were <br />inspected. Weather conditions throughout the inspection were clear <br />and mild, and ground conditions were dry in most areas. Gordon <br />Bell of Western Fuels-Utah (WFU) was present during the inspection. <br />The Division issued a proposed decision to approve transfer of the <br />Deserado permit from WFU to Blue Mountain Energy, Inc. (BME), on <br />April 28, 1997. If no objections to the proposed decision are <br />received, the decision will become final on May 28, and BME will be <br />the permittee and operator. <br />The operator indicated that installation of the new longwall was <br />progressing as scheduled, and initiation of longwall operations is <br />projected by the end of May. <br />Availability of Records <br />Required records were on file in the mine office, current through <br />the 1st quarter, 1997 (see attached DMG AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS <br />FORM). <br />Roads <br />Roads and associated drainage control structures were in general in <br />good condition and properly maintained. Recommended ditch and <br />culvert maintenance along the refuse haul road adjacent to the <br />refuse disposal areas as mentioned in the previous report had been <br />performed, and the first two road ditch outlets along the haul road <br />south of the County Road 65 junction were extended to the base of <br />the fill with riprap. <br />ydrologic Balance <br />Sediment Ponds <br />RP-1 water level was approximately 5 feet below the top of <br />riser, with no discharge. <br />RP-2/3 water level was approximately 30" below the top of <br />