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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. A partial inspection of the West Elk Mine was conducted by Christine Johnston. The main focus of this inspection was to give the Division Director, Michael Lonq, an opportunity to inspect the Lone Pine Gulch development waste pile, which is the focus of an NOV written in May 1995 by Tony Waldron. Mr. Long and Mr. Waldron were present during the portion of the inspection which included the Lone Pine area. Representatives from MCC during this portion of the inspection included Phil Schmidt, Kathy Welt, Henry Barbe, John Poulos, and Norm Every. The inspection also concentrated on stability problems that have occurred in the last few months and the proposed upper refuse disposal pile. Henry Barbe and Norm Every of MCC accompanied Christine Johnston and Jim Pendleton of the Division for this portion of the inspection. Mr. Pendleton and Ms. Johnston were also present for the inspection of the Lone Pine facilities. The weather during the inspection was clear, warm and sunny. Signs and Markers MCC should ensure that all perimeter markers clearly marking the perimeter of all areas affected by surface operations for the Lone Pine Gulch facilities are posted by the Division's next inspection. This includes the substation, staging area, fan pad, topsoil pile, and development waste pile. MCC should also ensure perimeter markers have been posted at the main facilities. Failure to properly mark the perimeter will result in a notice of violation. Roads Enkamat has been placed at the outlet of the culverts along the north facing slope of the Lone Pine Gulch road to protect the outlet from excessive erosion and for sediment control. The Enkamat had been recently installed and it did not appear that a rain event had occurred, so its effectiveness is not known at this time. Installation appears appropriate. Hvdrologic Balance For comments on hydrologic structures, please see Support Facilities in regards to the material storage bench and Excess Spoil & Development Waste in regards to the Lone Pine development waste pile and the lower refuse pile. Suooort Facilities Final grading work has been continuing on the material storage bench as the weather has been drier. The final grade of the access road from the haul/access road is still being constructed. Mr.