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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during the <br />inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts or evidence <br />supporting the enforcement action. <br />This partial inspection of the Blue Flame Coal Mine was conducted by DMG staff from the <br />Durango Office, 701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, CO 81301, phone (970) 247-5469. <br />The permit was revoked; financial warranty was forfeited and utilized for reclamation. No <br />activities were observed, no individuals were contacted during this inspection. Snow cover 18 <br />inch depth existed. <br />The access roads have remained to provide access to adjacent agricultural fields. No evidence <br />of activity at the site. <br />Backfilled and graded areas appeared stable, no evidence of slope movement or excessive <br />erosion with the exception of minor settling at one of the two portals. Settling of backfilled <br />material had resulted in an open hole, approximately 2 feet diameter at surtace and <br />approximately 10 inches diameter at 5' depth. <br />