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DMG letter to Mr. Weaver which proposes a revised bond amount for the mine. <br />This proposed bonding revision was discussed extensively during the inspection <br />and the letter requires a response from Mr. Weaver by 10/30/92. We discussed <br />ways to lower the reclamation liabilities on the mine. This included proper <br />disposal/documentation of waste lubricants on the mine and/or removal of surface <br />structures. Mr. Weaver indicated the local rural electric cooperative <br />owned/controlled the power lines, poles, and transformer which were listed in the <br />bonding adjustment. He also indicated he planned to have an auction on site <br />during spring/summer of 1993 if the mine does not sell before then. Mr. Weaver <br />has actively been trying to seA the mine since temporary cessation was requested <br />as indicated above. <br />We walked all of the disturbed areas during the field inspection. Areas mentioned <br />in previous DMG inspection reports which needed routine maintenance had been <br />addressed by the permittee including roadside ditches and culverts, and the <br />diversion to the sed. pond which serves the coal storage area. All areas noted <br />were well maintained and functional. Sed. pond has not discharged according to <br />Mr. Weaver. The embankment, spillways, and diversion inlets are all stable. There <br />are only minor amounts of explosives on site which Mr. Weaver is retaining in the <br />event permanent portal closures are necessary. They are stored in a <br />safe/approved/and locked bunker. <br />We discussed Permit Stipulation No. 4 which has been satisfied to date according <br />to Mr. Berry and coordinated with Rick Holbrook at OSM/Western Services Center. <br />This stipulation involves the permitting of the 120 acre B.L.M. Lease Modification <br />~, Sono <br />