INSPEC35651

• Permit No: C1981016
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 4/4/1995
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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.
A partial inspection of the Hawks Nest Mine was completed by
Christine Johnston of the Division. This site is a bond forfeiture
site. The weather during the inspection was clear and warm. There
was no snow on the site.
Hvdroloaic Balance
The erosion control mat located in the east mine channel, appears
to be stable. Some grass is beginning to sprout in the upper reach
of the channel. Minor erosion was noted in the east mine area;
adjacent to the lined channel,on the east and west side, and on the
east side of the channel. The erosion on the east side of the
channel begins between the second and third contour furrow. The
rill follows the third contour furrow and then breaks through the
furrow and down to the berm on the south end of the site. The rill
follows along the berm and breaks the berm at the lined channel.
Some minor grading to repair the contour furrows and placement of
hay bales may be necessary. in the silo area, minor erosion was
noted towards the bottom of the slope, as it steepens slightly in
this area. It appears that the railroad, when regrading their
right-of-way and the ditch adjacent to the tracks, pushed up some
coaly material on the reclaimed land. I believe that the erosion
in this area worsens due to the presence of the coaly material.
Regrading in this area may be necessary. The two hay bales located
in the ditch adjacent to the railroad tracks, near the substation,
will need to be replaced. One bale is deteriorating and both bales
are no longer keyed into the ditch. It appears that water is going
around the north bale and cutting into the slope. Because the
railroad regraded the ditch along the tracks, coaly material has
been pushed into the ditch and is being carried down to the river.
The hay bales located at the outlet of this channel should be
replaced.
Backfillina and Gradin
The material which has temporarily backfilled the east portal until
a permanent seal can be constructed, appears to be stable.
Suooort Facilities
The barrels stored in the east mine area that are awaiting proper
disposal, appear to be in good condition. The tarp covering the
barrels appears to be in good condition as well. There is some
water in the bermed area. It does appear that the barrels may have
leaked. There is an empty barrel found at the west end of the
permit area, just inside the permit boundary (as noted by the
permit boundary sign). The barrel should be removed when the other
barrels are removed from the site.