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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 was a complete inspection of the Carbon Junction Mine for the month of July, 2001. The weather is clear and warm. Availability of Records: The records inspected and some critical reports were missing and pond inspections were not performed by professional engineers or personnel competent in the design or construction of sediment ponds. This latter matter has finally been resolved, however, the final fill certification of stability has not been received at this office, nor was it located at the mine. Please note, that if the Division has not received this document, which must have been performed by professional engineers qualified in stability analysis, by August 31, 2001, an NOV will be written. see page 5 of this report for further details. Signs and Markers: The Mine ID sign is still out of date and requires the correct address ,phone number and point of contact listed. Hydrologic Balance: All ditches, culverts and ponds were inspected. Both ponds were inspected and appeared stable and were not discharging. All culverts were clear and capable of functioning as designed. Excess Saoil and Development Waste :The area of the Waste pile fhaf Was fop5olled IS infested with weeds and requires spraying as well as numerous other spots in the coal permit boundary. General Mine Compliance: The site needs a sustained weed control program. A letter received on July 27, 2001 indicate that Four Corners Gravel will perform final reclamation on the disturbed acreage later this fall.