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General Comments Continued <br />A majority_of the apples and pears in Mr. Kuretich's orchard hd a partial <br />coating of coal dust. The dust was most apparent around the stems, where <br />it is not washed off by rain. Do to the natural waxy coating on the <br />fruit, the dust is not easily rubbed or washed off. Mr. Kuretich sells <br />his fruit from a roadside stand and does not have washing facilities. As <br />a result, the visible effect of coal dust is a significant concern to <br />him. Terror Creek's air quality permit requires watering as needed for <br />dust suppression. Based on the dry condition of the yard area at the <br />beginning of the inspection, and the visible effects of coal dust on Mr. <br />Kuretich's fruit, more frequent watering of the yard area would appear to <br />be necessary during summer and fall. <br />Subsequent to the inspection, Scott Miller of the Air Pollution Control <br />Division was contacted regarding the problem. Mr. Miller indicated that <br />use of chemical dust suppressants would probbly not be effective in a <br />coal yard, due to the continued accumulation of coal from traffic and <br />spillage. Mr. Miller indicated that the Air Pollution Control Division <br />would be monitoring the situation. <br />2. Drainage control structures were well maintained and functional. <br />3. Interim revegetation has established well in most areas. <br />4. The operator was informed that OSM had determined that, as a result of <br />the MLR written approval, an enforcement action would not be taken by OSM <br />for failure to strip topsoil in a .7 acre equipment storage area. As <br />requested by the operator, a copy of that determination is attached. <br />