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III. COMMENTS - COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations <br />made during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during <br />the inspection and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a partial inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of CDMG. Ron Thompson of <br />Peak Project Management represented Picketwire Processing LLC during the <br />inspection. This former underground mine is used for processing and loadout of <br />coal produced from the Lorencito Canyon Mine (~~C-96-084). Ground conditions on <br />this day were dry and the weather was mild. <br />Signs and Markers <br />Some stream buffer signs have suffered damage due to wind and animals, especially <br />at the west mine area. Please ensure that the stream buffer zone is adequately <br />marked along the Purgatoire River. <br />Hydrologic Balance <br />Sediment ponds and containments are generally dry. The exceptions are pond 7 and <br />pond 8 (RDA pond). Pond 7 held water about one foot below the lowest discharge <br />point. The majority of this water is washdown water and water used for dust <br />control during coal loadout and crushing activities. The outlet gate at pond 7 <br />was found open '/ of the way with no discharge occurring. Pond 8 held water but <br />the level was noted some six feet below the top of the primary riser. <br />Revegetation <br />A sample of the plant identified in last months report was taken and brought back <br />to the office for identification. The plant appears to be Bouncingbet (Saponaria <br />officinalis) or less commonly known as soapwort. The plant is introduced from <br />Europe and poisonous but rarely grazed. However, it does spread rapidly and <br />replaces plants of greater value. The operator should hand spray the three or <br />four patches of this plant before it sets flowers and seed heads. <br />Overall, the site appeared in good condition. <br />3 <br />