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III, COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during <br />the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the <br />facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />Snow cover over the site was starting to melt, but was still over 2 feet deep in areas. Deep snow <br />inhibited physical access to the site. The site was inspected by direct observation from Routt County <br />Roads 27, 29, 44Z, and 179; and State Highway 131. <br />SIGNS AND MARKERS <br />Signs and markers off State Highway 131 and Routt County Road 179 were in place and in good <br />repair. <br />ROADS <br />The configuration of snow cover suggested that there were no irregularities. As reported in previous <br />inspections, the main access road to the Oak Creek facilities area has been interdicted by work on the <br />railroad crossing. Barrier poles are still in place. Snow blocked access by vehicle on the other entrance <br />roads. <br />HYDROLOGIC BALANCE <br />Snow and ice covered the site. No surface flows were visible, but lack of snow cover suggested <br />discharge from Spring 1. <br />SUPPORT FACILITIES <br />A permanent office building, associated facilities, and parking area remains on site. There was no sign <br />of change in condition. <br />The configuration of snow cover suggested that there were no irregularities in drainage features, and no <br />changes in configuration of the impoundment embankments. Snow cover prevented direct observation <br />of the West Ridge Pond repair. <br />FISH AND WILDLIFE <br />No wildlife was observed during this inspection. <br />SLIDES AND DAMAGE <br />Adequacy of repairs to the West Ridge Pond could not be assessed through the snow cover. As <br />discussed under roads above, barrier stakes were still in place at the south Oak Creek facilities access <br />road. <br />C-1980-001 CP Inspection 20 March 2007, page 3 of 5 pages <br />