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<br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />On 21 March 1990, Gary Fritz of the OSM, David Berry, and Jim <br />Stevens conducted an oversight inspection of Mine 3. During this <br />inspection, the pre-existing silt fence was in need of maintenance, <br />but was still functional. Mr. Berry argued to that effect, <br />convincing Mr. Fritz that the fence was not in bad enough shape to <br />warrant an NOV. CYCC agreed to maintain the fence when conditions <br />permitted (at the time of inspection there was some 18 inches of <br />snow still present). <br />During both April and May, the fence was repaired and <br />maintained as well as was possible. During this period, Mr. Berry <br />conducted a follow-up inspection of Mine 3, and indicated that the <br />silt fence would most likely need replacing, as it had begun to <br />seriously degrade under the windy conditions. CYCC conducted a <br />subsequent assessment of ground conditions above the fence, and <br />felt that a demonstration allowing removal of the fence was a <br />viable alternative. This option was discussed with Mr. Berry, but <br />due to the complications involved with the SAE immediately adjacent <br />it was decided that the area would be subjected to undue scrutiny. <br />A second option, involving the replacement of certain segments <br />of the fence where the potential for problems was greater, was <br />discussed with Mr. Berry in June. At that time, Mr. Berry indicated <br />that he would have to defer in making a decision until he was able <br />to walk the area again to assess ground conditions. Mr. Berry was <br />unable to conduct this assessment until 26 July. At this time, it <br />was his opinion that the entire fence should be replaced. CYCC <br />