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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE Below 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 partial inspection of the Carbon Junction Coal Mine was conducted by DMG staff from the DMG Durango Office, 701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, CO 81301, phone (970) 247- 5469. No individuals were contacted during the inspection. Evidence of recent reclamation activity was observed at the rock fill area near the south highwall and north highwall area. Soil conditions were muddy due to seasonal snowmelt. Mine identification sign was posted at the mine entrance. Permit boundary markers were posted. Topsoil stockpile signs were posted. Backfill and grading of the south highwall to approximate 3H:1 V slope appeared near completion. Topsoil, previously distributed on the rock fill area, had been salvaged to allow additional grading to the rock fill area. The rock fill area exhibited positive drainage. Evidence of minor erosion was observed on the access road to the north pit area. Sediment Pond 1, located at the far south end of the permit area, was dry, no discharge noted. The pond embankment, inslopes and bottom were well vegetated and stable. Primary and secondary spillways appeared to be clear of sediment and debris, and capable of functioning as designed. Roadside drainage ditches and culverts, conveying affected area drainage to Pond 1, were well maintained. Sediment Pond 2, located along the west side of the permit area, was dry, no discharge noted. The pond embankment, inslopes and bottom were well vegetated and stable. Primary and secondary spillways appeared intact and capable of functioning as designed. Maintenance clean out of sediment and reconstruction of rock check dams in the inlet ditch for Pond 2 had recently been completed.