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rrr. corvr~tl;:~vrs - colvrrLrnricl/ Reiow 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 conducted by .ioe Dudash of the DMG. No one represented the operator during the field inspection and records check. There was no snow at this site. Roads The Hubbard Creek Canyon road was deeply rutted in one section but was dry and passable. The entrance road to the site and the road to pond 5 were also dry and in good condition. Signs and Markers The mine lD sign and the sign that notifies the public that the mine permit is at the Division otTice in Denver were on the locked front gate. Surface disturbance markers were present. Reclamation The reclaimed slopes were stable and well vegetated. The backfilied highwalt also was stable. There were no signs of erosional gullying on the backfilled slopes. There was a steady trickle of water coming out of the north underdrain but the other underdrains were dry. The two benches had positive drainage. The reclaimed upper road vvas stable. Hvdroioav The sediment control system was in place and was operational. The black flexible culvert that brings the upper bench runoff down the north side of the site was in place. The main collection ditch leading into pond 5 was well vegetated. The water level in pond 5 was about one foot below the primary discharge. The pond spillways were functional. The upland diversion ditch at the reclaimed coal stockpile area was well vegetated and had sufficient capacity. The road culvert leading to pond 4 was clear. Pond 4 was dry. Spillways were operational and the embankment was stable. Records The mine records are in the Delta County courthouse. As documented in the following records checklist, the records were in compliance. c:/word/blueribboniinsp0406