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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 inspection <br />and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a complete inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of <br />Minerals and Geology. This site consists of two separate reclaimed areas; a coal <br />loadoutltipple area and a portal area, separated by a rocky ridgeline Ground conditions on <br />this day were dry and the weather was extremely windy and cold <br />Roads <br />The gate accessing the property was locked and access was by foot only. The road up the <br />canyon to the disturbed area was found in excellent condition, with no rutting or damage. No <br />recent evidence of grazing was observed. <br />Hydrologic Balance <br />The upper bench sediment pond was dry. Minor flow was observed in South Oak Creek that <br />runs past the main gate but no flow was noted in the canyon where the mine is situated. <br />Another pond is located at the former coal sales yard along Coal Creek. It was also found <br />dry. <br />Revegetation <br />The growing season Is effectively <br />over at this site. Grazing evidence <br />was observed. although it did not <br />appear to be excessive. <br />Offsite Suaoort Facilities <br />The coal sales yard was also <br />inspected. Grazing evidence was <br />heavier at this location. Cattle were <br />not observed on this area <br />Overall, the areas inspected appeared m good condition for the early winter season. <br /> <br />