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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 partial inspection of the Carbon Junction Coal Mine was conducted by DRMS staff from the Durango Office, 701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, CO 81301, phone (970) 247-5469. No activities at the coal mine were observed; no individuals were contacted during the inspection. Four photos accompany this report. Construction of Carbon Junction Channel appeared complete. Evidence of minor flow was observed through the two large, approximate 5.5-foot culverts. Flow debris and water staining in the culverts indicated a flow depth of 3 inches. The flow appeared to have resulted from drainage entering the Carbon Junction channel from the roadside drainage ditch for the haul road. As shown in the attached photos, minor erosion of the roadside drain ditch and sediment deposition to the Carbon Junction Channel was evident. Evidence of flow was not observed elsewhere in Carbon Junction Channel. Remaining culverts appeared clear with the exception of the double 18-inch culverts located immediately north of Topsoil Stockpile 7. This set of double culverts conveys drainage from areas recently graded and topsoil replaced for the coal and immediately adjacent gravel mining permit area. Sediment clean out of the referenced set of culverts is recommended prior to spring snowmelt season. Sediment Pond 2, located along the west side of the permit area, was dry. Primary and secondary spillways were clear and functional. No discharge noted. Pond embankment appeared well vegetated and stable, no evidence of seeping, slumping or excessive erosion. Sediment Pond 1, located at the far southwest comer of the permit area was not inspected