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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 aerial inspection was flown on March 5, 2002. There were no problems observed during the overflight. The aerial images were received on March 15, 2002 and reviewed on March 18, 2002. There was scattered snow on the mine site, more at the higher elevations. The methane de-gas sites and associated light use roads were covered in snow. Main Mine site A considerable amount of coal was stockpiled on the portal bench and the coal stockpile bench. No problems with fugitive dust were observed, although Old State Highway 133 is showing signs of black staining. The paved main haul road was in good condition, as were the gob pile haul road and the access road leading up to the water tank bench. Cut and fill slopes appeared to be stable, although some of the higher elevation cut and fill slopes were snow covered. The south-facing portion of the main topsoil pile was clear of snow and no erosional gullys were observed. The north-facing portion of the stackpile was snow covered. Pond B was dry. The pond inslopes and outslopes appeared to be stable. There were no problems observed at any of the f ,;ilities. Train Loadout The operator has begun construction work on the unit train Loadout and associated trackage. The contractor is performing cut and fill operations for the tracks on the east end of the project area and moving westward. The material storage area south of Old State Highway 133 is being constructed as well. Straw bales and silt fence have been installed for sediment control. The foundation for the transfer tower north of Old State Highway 133 is also under construction. There were no appazent problems with sediment control. c: \ms97\bowie2\insp0302