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III. Comments -Compliance Belor+ 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. this was a compteLe rnspect,on of the Meeker Area dines conducted by .Susan Morrison of CDhiG. Greg Lewicki of Greg Lrwicki and Associates, representing Enron Coal Company, was present durius Lhe inspection. George A. °Bud" Rienau, Jr. and George 1. kienau 3.1i, both land owners oi' the }Zienau #2 site, were present during t,ie October 20, 1992 inspection of Lhe kienau #2 Miue site. 'fne purpose of the inspection was to evalusLe reclamatron work for the purposes of performance bond release on po:Lions of the mine sites. ~\eather co~,ditioas at the site were warm, sunny, wind dry, During the inspection of the kienau #'2 Minx., Lhe Rierrsus expressed that they were not pleased \,•ith Lhe reclamation of their land. Specifically, Bud Rienau stated that a developed spring had been covered dnring haul:filling operations. He also stated Lhst he was unhappy with the type of vegetation replaced on his lsnd, and with the lack of mati.,re shrubs. 'f he inspector explained to Mr. Rienau that it appeared that reclamation of the site was performed in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. Mr. Rienau (Bud) also informed the llivis:on Lhat he and Enron Coal Company had never reached an agreement regarding compensation for the use of his land or rights of access. hlr. kienau slated Lhat until there was such an agreement, the Division and/or representatives of Enron Coal Company would no longer have access to his land. .1ttc•mpts to verify topsoil depths on the kienau s2 Mine on October 20 and 22 were not successful since access to the land was denied. A request for acccmpaniment from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff was declined. Records wex•e inspected at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse. All required documents were on file and current. Signs and Markers were visible, well maintained, and displayed current information. Hydrologic Balance: Due Lo recent dry conditions, no surface runoff was observed at any of the sites. 'I he northern #1 sedimentation pond held water and was discharging clear water at a rate of approximately i~ gallons per minute. The pond constantly discharges since it receives groundwater inflows. A sample of the discharge was taken to the Colorado llepartmenL of Health laboratories for an snal•ysis of total suspended solids and pH. •f he Rr:fuse area sedimentstiou pond wss dry. Rienau #2 Kline sedimentation pond A held water but was not discharging, pond B was dry.