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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made <br />during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection <br />and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This partial inspection of the Carbon Junction Coal Mine was conducted by DRMS staff from the <br />Durango Office, 701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, CO 81301, phone (970) 247-5469. No <br />activities at the coal mine were observed; no individuals were contacted during the inspection. Nine <br />photos accompany this report. <br />As shown in the photos, the site is being accessed by individuals who are driving around the locked <br />entrance gate. Numerous tracks from snow machines, all terrain vehicles and 4 x 4 vehicles were <br />observed throughout the permit area and adjoining lands located immediately west of the permit area. <br />Vehicle traffic on reclaimed slopes has the potential to disrupt the stabilizing vegetative cover and <br />encourage erosion. <br />Sediment Pond 2, located along the west side of the permit area, was dry. No discharge noted. Pond <br />embankment appeared well vegetated and stable, no evidence of seeping, slumping or excessive <br />erosion. <br />Sediment Pond 1, located at the far southwest comer of the permit area, was dry. No discharge <br />noted. Nine safety cones were located in the pond. <br />