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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 was a partial inspection of the Hamilton Mine conducted on May 10, 2007 by Mike Boulay <br />of the DRMS. There was no representative from Honeywood Coal Company present during the <br />inspection. Weather conditions were sunny and warm. There was no activity at the mine site <br />during the inspection. <br />Hvdrologic Balance <br />Sedimentation Ponds A and B were inspected. Both ponds were dry. Pond inlets and discharge <br />structures at both locations were in good condition. Pond embankments were stable and well <br />vegetated. No problems were noted at either of the sediment ponds. <br />Roads <br />Roads were dry and in relatively good condition. The access roads to Ponds A and B were <br />maintained. Culverts were clear of sediment and debris and appeared to be capable of <br />functioning as intended. <br />Reclamation Success <br />No significant erosion features were noted in the reclaimed areas. Vegetation at the site is <br />greening up, but there are still some brown areas. The site appears stable with no problems <br />noted. <br />