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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 complete inspection of the Eastside Mine conducted by Erica Crosby of DMG. No company representative was present during the inspection. The Eastside Mine is in reclamation only status. It was lightly snowing during the time of the inspection. Roughly 1 foot of snow cover was present on site, and 2 foot snow drifts in some areas. Recor s Mine records were inspected at the Garfield County Courthouse. See attached records report for further detail. The following items need to be filed in the courthouse; The Certificate of Insurance expired 9/1/97. Anew insurance certificate needs to be filed. " DMG Midterm Review document (1997) needs to be filed. Signs & Markers Mine ID and DMG location signs were posted at the mine entrance. The information on the signs was accurate and up to date. Roads The road leading into the Eastside Mine was under snow cover and could not be accessed by vehicle. The gate leading to the mine site was locked. Road ditches and culverts were under snow cover and could not be assessed. ~drologic Balance The sediment pond was under snow cover, but mainly dry of standing water. The primary and emergency spillways appeared to be in good repair. The pond embankment was stable and there was no sign of recent discharge. The permanent diversion ditch leading through the reclamation appeared to be in good condition, and no erosion features were noted. The operator has yet to install the rock down drain from the toe of the permanent channel into the creek. Rescent discussions with the operator indicate that down drain will be constructed this spring or when weather conditions permit. The clean water diversion ditch was .under snow, but appeared functional. Backfilling & Grading The backfilled and graded areas were under roughly 1 foot of snow cover, but the area appeared stable. There were no signs of erosion features on site. The portal and fan areas appeared stable and no subsidence features were noted. The mine water pipe was not discharging, and no recent discharge was noted.