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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 partial inspection, conducted by Joe Dudash of the Colorado DMG. Sandy Brown also represented the Division. No one represented the operator in the field. West Mine There was no activity at the West Mine. The reclaimed portal azea, has been seeded and hydro-mulched. This includes disturbed azeas that lie east and west of East Roatcap Creek. There is a portion of the pre-existing road that has been left in place on the east side of the creek. Grass has already begun to germinate on these areas. There were no signs of erosional gullying at the site. The bottoms of both West Mine ponds were a little wet. Pond embankments had been seeded and hydro-mulched. Pond inslopes and embankments appeared to be stable. Pond primary and emergency spillways were functional. The riprapped downslopes were in place. However, for extra assurance, it would be a good idea to install more silt fence down gradient of the disturbed azea. Also, the silt fence already in place in that area could use some maintenance. At the West Mine fan site, some sections of the silt fence will need repair soon. There were a couple of cows on site and they may have trampled on the silt fence. The topsoil stockpile sign was up. The stockpile was well vegetated and no erosional gullies were noted. The orange construction fencing was up azound the backfilled vent shaft. A mound of soil was placed over the shaft. This mound may settle further. East Mine The gate to the East Mine was closed and locked. There was no activity at the East Mine. Most of the structures have been removed from the mine site. No concrete structures have been broken up or removed. c:/word bowie 1 /insp 1002