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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made <br />during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the <br />inspection and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a complete inspection of the Sunlight Mine conducted by Erica Crosby of DMG. The <br />mine is a bond forfeiture site, therefore, no company representative was present during the <br />inspection. Weather conditions on site were clear and warm. Ground conditions were dry. <br />Roads The upper road continues to be blocked by a small berm located at the entrance of the <br />road. The berm appears to be eliminating vehicles on the reclaimed area. The lower road <br />contains some vegetation. There is no evidence of recent access on either of the roads. <br />Hydrologic Balance The upland diversion ditch appeared to be in good repair. No erosion <br />features were noted around the portals. Refuse material is eroding out from the crib wall into <br />the county road ditch. The berm at the lower fan area was intact. No mine water discharge was <br />noted from the fan portal. <br />Backfilling & Grading The backfilled portals appear stable. No subsidence features were <br />noted. The wooden shelter over the lower fan area has been removed, but the portal seal <br />remains intact. <br />Processing Waste The crib wall showed no signs of major instability, but erosion was noted <br />and some of the timbers appear weak. <br />Revegetation Very little vegetation was noted on site due to lack of topsoil. The mine site is <br />dominated by coal fines and mine debris. <br />