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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 partial inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. This site was idled following the shutdown and reclamation of the Lorencito Canyon Mine (# C-96-084). The weather was seasonal and ground conditions were dry. liydrologic Balance Pond 7 held water to below the lowest row of holes on the primary riser. The pond 7 outlet gate was found closed. The east containment at the West Mine was holding murky water. Pond 8 at the RDA held water at about 6 inches below the top of the drop inlet riser. Repairs at the emergency spillway/primary outflow channel intersection remain to be completed. Pond 4 held only a small amount of water in the southeast corner. Perimeter ditches flanking the river were found in good condition. Culverts around the site were open although sediment was evident in a number of these culverts. The operator should ensure that these culverts are kept open to pass design flows. Backfillinq and Grading Additional area of coal stockpile #2 has been pushed into windrows along the access road. This material will be disposed of in the development waste pile to the west, Mr. Thompson indicated this material might also be sold or hauled away for use in a cement plant. Following final grading, the area will receive topsoil as per the approved permit. Topsoil is available in two piles immediately adjacent to this area. Support Facilities The "grasshopper conveyors" located along the main access road have been removed from the site. The operator should dispose of ancillary portions of these conveyors that resulted from dismantling this equipment prior to requesting any cost estimate reduction or bond credit for removal of the conveyors. The large hopper frame and truck dump bin have also been removed from the site. Other facilities remain unchanged since the last inspection. Topsoil The large topsoil pile immediately east of the mine entrance was traversed on foot. The pile is well vegetated with grasses and some shrubs and shows no sign or erosion, slumping, or damage. The pile is properly marked as topsoil. Revegetation Former coal stockpile #4 and reclaimed pond 5 are nearing the end of the second growing season. Grasses and fortis are becoming welt established among the normal compliment of annual weeds.