INSPEC37367

• Permit No: C1981022
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 7/31/1997
• Doc Name: COAL INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 7/23/1997
• 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.
On the twenty third of July, 1997, William J. Carter from the Division of Minerals and Geology,
accompanied by Tom Anderson representing Oxbow Carbon and Minerals, performed a partial
inspection at the Sanborn Creek Mine.
Siens and Markers:
All signs observed during this inspection appeazed to be in good condition and containing the proper
information.
Roads:
• The Delta County road up Hubbazd Creek continues to deteriorate and could inhibit inspection
in the future unless corrected.
• Roads that are the responsibility of the mine were in good condition at the time of this
inspection.
Reve~etation•
Both the Bear Creek facility, and the Lower Hubbard Creek facility aze showing more germination of
planted seed. Invasion of more native plants from the undisturbed areas is also apparent at both
facilities.
Slides and Damaee:
No slides or other erosion damage was noted at the reclaimed sites.
Others:
Work has been completed on the fence removal at the Lower Hubbard site.