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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. This partial inspection of the Carbon Junction Coal Mine was conducted by Wally Erickson from the DMG field office in Durango, 484 Turner Drive, Building F, Suite 101, Durango, CO 81301, phone 1970) 247-5469. No individuals associated with the coal mine were contacted, no activities associated with the coal mine were observed. Signs & Markers -Mine identification sign was posted at the mine entrance. Permit boundary markers were observed. Topsoil stockpile signs were posted. Topsoil -Topsoil stockpiles were protected by vegetative cover. Evidence of erosion by drainage or wind was not observed. Roads -Haul roads and access roads were well maintained. Haul road within permit area is asphalt surfaced. Road side drainage ditches and culverts appeared well maintained. New culvert sections were stockpiled beside the triple culvert set, located at the access road to the Ewing Mesa gravel operation and Mutual Use Area (MUA-. An operator with the Ewing Mesa gravel operation indicated that the new culvert sections were to be used to increase the length of the existing culverts to facilitate realignment of the access road to the gravel operation. Backfill & Grading -Recent surface grading had occurred at the rock fill area, located along the east side of the haul road. Hydrologic Balance -Sediment pond 1, located at the south end of the permit area, was dry. Pond bottom and inslopes were well vegetated with grasses. Primary spillway, located at the north end of the pond, was clear of sediment and debris. Vertical riser at spillway inlet was intact. Secondary spillway, located at south end of pond, was well vegetated and stable. Pond inlets were located at NE corner and east side. Sediment pond 2, located along the west side of the permit area, was holding water, water depth estimated at 1', no discharge noted. Rock check dams, located in steep sections of inlet ditches, appeared stable. Support Facilities -Mutual Use Area IMUA- contained numerous vehicles and heavy equipment. Fuel tanks were enclosed by spill containment berm, tanks appeared intact, no evidence of rupture or leakage.