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II. Compliance with Colorado Srzz•__'ace Coal :Yining Reclamation act CRS Z97J, as amended J4-33-SO_', et. sea., a.~td the Ru_'es and ReCUlat=ons Issued 2vrsr:ant to G4e act Phis includes a listing of the particular provisions of the regulatory program which were examined during rye course of this inspection, and identifies enforc=went actions taken during ;1~e inspection for .'allure to comply wit9 the Rules and Regulaticns, the Act and the permit. 4.02 Signs and Markers Signs and markers were appropriately placed and displayed the proper information. 4.03 Roads No erosional problems were evident along the road. The pile of road scracing at the inlet to culvert-J was partially removed in March. The mmainder of the pile =houZd be moved as soon as road conditions permit. 9.05 Hydrologic Balance Cuvlert C-3 ~,ras clear and functioning. In order to reduce m,~intenance at this location, the operator proposes to install a '~ culvert covered by screening to replace the full culvert. This culvert location has been a recurring prcUlem because of tine lack of necessary gradient for the culvert to function properly. This change in methodology should be reflected in the current permit application. The sediment pond water level was approximately 18" hel oir the den~a terinr, devise. No discharges had taken place. 9.06 Topsoil No topsoil is stockpiled on-site. 4.07 Sealing of Underground Openings We discussed the sealing of the Apex 1JO. I portal at the time of reclamation. After removal of the fan from the bench, the drainage must be restabilized and reclaimed. 4.08 Explosives No explosives are used on the surface. 9.09 Disposal of Underground development Waste Waste is disposed of underground in mined out areas. L'o substantial am^unt of underground development waste will be generated until the decline into the shirr fault block is started.. 9.12 Slides Some small rock falls have occurred near the portal face-up with ne resu.Ltant environmental damage.