INSPEC45764

• Permit No: C1981016
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 6/16/1997
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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.
On June 16, 1997, William J. Carter from the Division of Minerals and Geology, performed a complete
inspection of the Hawk's Nest mine. During theinspection the weather conditions changed from clear arrJ
warm to partly cloudy and intermittent showers.
The inspection of the west end ofthe site around the sediment pond was completed on Tuesday mornirg
due to a coal train blocking access.
Hydrologic Balance:
• The springs on both sides of the east portal continue to discharge, and are causing some
slippage of the slopes above the road.
The seeps noted in the last inspection below the highway were dry during this inspection.
The sedimentation pond contains more water than last month, about two feet average depth was
noted.
Backfill and Gradine:
No settling was noted at any of the old portals.
Fish and Wildlife:
Some evidence of grazing of the vegetation by wildlife was noted.
Revegetation•
It appeazs that more vegetation is established this yeaz than last year. The alfalfa was especially heavy,
and along with yellow sweet clover has shown the greatest increase in vegetative cover.
Slides and Damaee:
There is continued movement of the soil above the road due to saturation from the springs.
Others:
Below is a listing of the weeds identified and their approximate locations. The entire site needs to be
walked to assure that the majority of the weeds are controlled. The inspector met with the Gunnison
Weed Control Coordinator and spraying was started on Tuesday, June 17, 1997.
Russian knapweed (Centaurea repens):
1.) South of the RR crossing adjacent to the silt fence at the western end of the site.
2.) Just east to the location listed above.
3.) Just east of the substation adjacent to the river.
4.) Below the RR right-of-away near the eastern end of the lower terrace of the western
section of the site. This area was sprayed last year and shows some regrowth.
5.) South of the guardrail along the south side of old SH 133, due north of the substation.
6.) Some isolated plants were noted south of the log home.
7.) At least two patches east of the west portal area.
8.) Below the east portal, south of the road, and south and east of the large rock is a
large clump.
9.) Another large infestation is located in the south eastern corner of the site adjacent to
the river.