INSPEC36370

• Permit No: C1992080
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 2/3/1999
• Doc Name: COAL INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 1/29/1999
• 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.
This partial inspection of the Carbon Junction Coal Mine was conducted by DMG staff
from the DMG Durango Office, 484 Turner Drive, Building F, Suite 101, Durango, CO
81301, phone [phone]. Jim Hendricks was not available to accompany the
DMG inspector.
No activities were observed at the Carbon Junction Mine during the time of this
inspection. However, reclamation progress was evident for topsoil replacement of the
rock fill area.
Signs & Markers Mine identification sign was posted at the mine entrance. Topsoil
signs were observed on topsoil stockpiles. Permit boundary markers were observed.
Roads Public access is controlled by gate and fence, gate was open. Haul road
within permit area is asphalt surfaced. Access roads are gravel/dirt surfaced. All
roads were well maintained. Road side drainage ditches and culverts appeared clear
and functional. Minor sediment was observed in the road side drainage ditch
immediately downslope from the rock fill areas recently graded and topsoiled.
Sediment clean-up appeared current.
Hydrologic Balance Minor erosion/sedimentation, due to seasonal snow melt, was
observed for areas of the rock fill recently graded and topsoiled. Surface drainage
from the rock fill area reports to sediment pond for treatment prior to discharge.
Sediment Pond 1, located at the far south end of the permit area, was dry, minor
accumulation of snow remained. Primary spillway was clear and stable, no discharge
noted. Secondary spillway was well vegetated and stable, no evidence of recent
discharge. Pond embankment, inslopes and inlets appeared well vegetated and stable.
Sediment Pond 2, located along the west side of the permit area, was holding water,
water depth visually estimated at approximately 6". Primary spillway was clear and
functional, no discharge noted. Secondary spillway appeared stable, no evidence of
recent discharge. Pond embankment appeared stable. Rock check dams in the inlet
ditch were intact. Evidence of minor erosion and sediment deposition observed in
portions of the inlet ditch. However, the pond inlet ditch appeared to have sufficient
capacity to function as designed.