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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. This was a combination complete and Phase 1 bond release inspection. DMG inspectors included H. Ranney, D. Hernandez, and S. Shuey. Mine personnel on site for the inspection included R. Gubka and T. LeFre. Mel Staats, Montrose County Commissioner and land owner was also present for the bond release inspection. Phase 1 Inspection: The main areas of concern that were inspected included approximate original contour, drainage reconstruction and satisfaction of DMG rules for bond compliance. The entire Phase 1 bond release area was walked and with only one small depression, the site totally complied with the AOC rule. Mel Statts expressed concerns that his prime farmland area had numerous small depressions that inhibit efficient haying operations after vegetation was established. The mine agreed to float the area with a land plane to alleviate this problem. All drainages that were affected by mining operations have been reconstructed to designed specifications. No problems were noted at the "Rice Traci" area. More information concerning the bond release can be found in the Findings Document for the Phase 1 Bond Release. The complete inspection for the remainder of the site included the inspection of all ditches, culverts, and ponds. All structures were in compliance and were capable of functioning as designed. Ponds 1, 6, & 7 had water in them but only pond 1 was discharging as is does on a continual basis. Ponds 2, 3, 4, & % were dry. Topsoil depths were spot checked and for areas with a 12" required depth, the average depth was 13.25" and for the 18" areas, the average depth was 17.8.", see accompanying map. Records were inspected and found to be in compliance, see pg. 5 of this report for further information. The irrigation season had just started and the mine plans to use side rolls and pivot guns on the reclaimed areas to establish a good stand of vegetation.