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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. CBA-1 Sump -- Dry N. Decline E. Sump -- Dry N. Decline W. Sump -- Dry Minewater Discharge Discharge Point 001 was not discharging during the inspection on 3/27. Discharge Point 002 was discharging clear water. Operator measured pH of 7.2, and conductivity of 2600 micromohs.. Discharge Point 002 is the long term discharge point, which would continue to drain the south mine workings following cessation of mining and reclamation, and portal sealing. Water is discharged through a 6'~ pipe at this location, however the operator indicated that the discharge originates from two 4" pipes in the mine workings, which are brought together to the single 6" pipe at the point of discharge. Discharge Point 004 was discharging approximately 200gpm into Coal Canyon drainage when observed on the morning of 3/27. The water was quite clear. Operator measured pH of 8.1, conductivity of 2500, and temp. of 60 deg. F. General Observations Various drainage control structures including diversion ditches, collection ditches, and culverts were generally well maintained and in compliance. Some tumbleweeds and other vegetative debris had accumulated in front of the culverts at the road crossing of Coal Canyon drainage, just below Discharge Point 004. The culverts were not blocked, and flow was passing through the debris and into the culverts with no disruption, but maintenance is warranted to prevent further buildup of debris, and potential blockage. The straw bale sediment barrier around the conveyor transfer station adjacent to the river on the north bank was extended as requested during the inspection, in one location where the dirt berm was rather low.