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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 conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. This site is temporarily inactive due to the shutdown of the sister operation Lorencito Canyon, #C-96-084. The weather was clear and cool. Snow cover was limited and did not interfere with observations. Availability of Records The public copy of the mine records is kept at the office of Peak Project Management (PPM). The contact, address, and phone number for PPM is Ron Thompson, Peak Project Management, 34115 County Road 20.8, Trinidad, CO 81082, 719-846-4975. All records were found in compliance as detailed on page 2a of this report. Roads In addition to comments concerning roads in last months inspection report, maintenance work of all roads at the site should be conducted when equipment is available in the spring. Some rutting of the surfaces of the roads at the site has occurred over time due to periodic truck activity related to structure demolition and storm runoff. Generally, the road surface continues to shed runoff and road ditches appear to function without incident. Hvdrolopic Balance Pond 8 was observed partially frozen. Pond 7 was nearly dry. The sediment marker has been reset in the inlet area. The stage elevation equivalent to the lowest hole on the outlet riser was marked with red tape. Each stage elevation above the lowest hole was marked with green tape. Pond 4 was found nearly dry and Pond 6 was dry. All pond embankments appeared in good condition and no discharge was observed. The five containments at the site were also found dry. The operator should evaluate these containments for available sediment capacity this year. Processino Waste The Refuse Disposal Area was traversed on foot. The 100-year ditch appeared intact and in functional condition. The ditch appears to require minor cleanout of sediment buildup, which is normal given the configuration and steep slopes above the ditch. Downdrains and terrace benches appeared in good condition. No slumps, slides, or damage of any kind was noted on the pile outslope. Fish and Wildlife A small flock of turkeys were observed feeding on the recently reclaimed coal stockpile area. Although turkeys are occasionally seen in the adjacent area, this is the first recent observation of a flock of turkeys at this site. Generally, wildlife seems unaffected by activities at the mine.