INSPEC30652

• Permit No: C1991078
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 2/11/1999
• Doc Name: COAL INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 2/4/1999
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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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 Hamilton Coal Mine was conducted by DMG staff from
the DMG Durango Office, 484 Turner Drive, Building F, Suite 101, Durango, CO
81301, phone [phone]. No activities were observed, no mine personnel
encountered during the time of this inspection. Operator has commenced final
reclamation.
Signs & Markers -Mine identification sign and safety signs were posted at the mine
entrance. Permit boundary markers were observed. Topsoil stockpiles were enclosed
by fencing, topsoil signs were posted.
Roads - Mine roads were dry and well maintained. Road side drainage ditches and
culverts were clear and functional. Surface drainage from the mine entrance road is
treated for sediment by silt fence. Silt fence were loose from their posts.
Hydrologic Balance -Sediment pond A, located at the far north end of the permit area
was dry. Primary and secondary spillways appeared clear and stable, no evidence of
recent discharge. Pond embankment and pond inslopes appeared stable, no evidence
of seeping, slumping or excessive erosion observed.
Sediment pond B, located at the NE corner of the permit area, was dry. Primary and
secondary spillways appeared clear and stable. No discharge noted. Massive pond
embankment was well vegetated and stable. Evidence of erosion was observed at the
east side pond inlet, erosion control channel lining fabric has separated.
Evidence of livestock, tracks and dung, were observed at pond B. Livestock were
observed within permit areas.