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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 was a complete inspection of the Hamilton Mine conducted on Mazch 22, 2006 by Mike Boulay of the DMG. Dave Andrews, Honeywood Coal Company's contractor was present during the entire inspection. Weather conditions were sunny and cool. Ground conditions were very dry. There was no activity at the mine site during the inspection. Availability of Records Dave Andrews brought the records to the mine site from his home in Norwood. All required records were available for review. Please see the attached records checklist at the end of this inspection report. Hydrologic Balance Sedimentation Ponds A and B were inspected. Both ponds were dry. Pond inlets and discharge structures at both locations were in good condition. Pond embankments were stable and well vegetated. Roads Roads were well maintained and in good condition. Culverts and road ditches were clear of sediment and debris and functioning as intended. Road surfaces were maintained and stable. Reve etg ation Vegetation appeared brown throughout much of the reclaimed areas. Cattle were let in to graze in the area but none were seen at the mine during the inspection. No significant erosion features were noted in reclaimed areas. Numerous Tamarisks were noted in the bottom and eastern side slope of Pond B, and in the bottom of Pond A and along the inside of the pond embankment. With Minor Revision No. 8, the operator has submitted a weed control plan. At the request of the Division, the operator will initiate Tamarisk control in permanently regraded and seeded areas beginning in the fall of 2006. The cut-stump method will be used for Tamarisk control.