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<br /> <br />III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during the <br />inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts or <br />evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This partial inspection of the Hamilton Coal Mine was conducted by DMG staff from <br />the Durango Office, 484 Turner Drive, Building F, Suite 101, Durango, CO 81301, <br />phone (970) 247-5469. No activities were observed, no mine personnel encountered <br />during the time of this inspection. Operator has commenced final reclamation. <br />Signs & Markers -Mine identification sign and safety signs were posted at the mine <br />entrance. Permit boundary markers were observed. Topsoil stockpiles were enclosed <br />by fencing, topsoil signs were posted. <br />Roads - Mine roads were dry and well maintained. Road side drainage ditches and <br />culverts were clear and functional. <br />Hydrologic Balance -Sediment pond A, located at the far north end of the permit area <br />was dry. Primary and secondary spillways appeared clear and stable, no evidence of <br />recent discharge. Pond embankment and pond inslopes appeared stable, no evidence <br />of seeping, slumping or excessive erosion observed. <br />Sediment pond B, located at the NE corner of the permit area, was dry. Primary and <br />secondary spillways appeared clear and stable. No discharge noted. Massive pond <br />embankment was well vegetated and stable. Evidence of erosion was observed at the <br />east side pond inlet, erosion control channel lining fabric has separated, allowing flow <br />to undercut the fabric. Eroded sediments are contained within the pond. Weeds, <br />including White top and thistle, were observed within the open channel secondary <br />spillway. <br />