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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. Based on close inspection of snow-free areas of the lower "A" Pit, to the north and east of the oil well bench, some minor regrading will be necessary on areas topsoiled last fall, to re-direct drainage from various sub-basins so that a larger component of the runoff from slopes and upland swales is directed into the constructed channel (006-NE2). Subtle topographic features in this area have caused flow from certain areas both to the east and to the west of the 006-NE2 channel, to bypass the channel, resulting in rills and gullies in certain locations along the steep slope down to the 006 Gulch channel. Minor grading will be necessary to redirect upland flow into the 006-NE2 channel. Areas of gully erosion (including a significant gully immediately east of the oil well pad) will need to be delineated on the 2005 Rill and Gully Map, and appropriate repairs will need to be implemented when the locations are safely accessible. Rill erosion was also noted in some locations along scraper routes within the same general area of the lower "A" Pit, where drill seeding had been oriented parallel to the scraper route. Maintenance treatments are warranted. Re-drilling on the contour, or other. soil scaritication/ seeding. treatments and possibly installation of closely spaced water bars may be appropriate in these locations. , .. Topsoil and Revegetation Topsoiling and seeding operations were largely completed in the lower "A" and "B" pit reclamation areas in fall 2004. An area of less than 20 acres was not topsoiled and seeded, due to ground and weather conditions, and will be completed as soon as ground conditions allow this spring. Also, as discussed in the November 2004 inspection report, topsoil replacement and planting was .not completed in the Swale location that drains off the east side of the ridgeline pit graded area, in the Pond 015 watershed. Timing associated with approval of PR-4 and associated topsoil salvage did not allow for completion of soil replacement and revegetation in this area. Topsoiling, seeding, shrub/aspen planting, and fencing will occur in this location this spring. The operator has indicated that required soil/spoil sampling was completed last fall and will be submitted with the annual reclamation report by the end of March. 8