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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. General Observations CRDA-2 CRDA-2 was inspected the morning of August 5. The active surface '- of the pile had recently been graded and compacted, with refuse currently being dumped at the extreme eastern end of Bench 5. Operator indicated that compaction testing would be conducted on the completed lift during August. Additional grading is still necessary to establish final grade on the Bench 4 drain near the corner at the east end of the pile. Wet spots have prevented final grading in this area. There was no evidence of rilling or gullying on reclaimed benches (Benches 1, 2, and 3), and final bench drains were well maintained, with no accumulation of refuse sediment, or rilling. East and West Collection Ditches (JJ), and Permanent Diversion Ditch GG were dry, with minimal sediment accumulation, and no areas of significant rilling or gullying. Culvert sizes were in accordance with approved designs, and were properly maintained. One maintenance item was noted; a small hole of unknown origin was observed in the bottom of the permanent diversion ditch, approximately 1/3 of the way along the ditch from the west end. The hole is approximately 10" by 3" at the surface, and appears to be at least 2 feet deep. The hole needs to be filled in. Perennial vegetation seeded in 1994 is well established on reclaimed benches 1, 2, and 3. Dominant species include fourwing saltbush, shadscale saltbush, winterfat, greasewood, and various wheatgrasses. Shrubs are quite dense in some areas, providing soil protection and cover for small game. A covey of chukar partridge was flushed from a shrub stand on the lower portion of the pile. No spring or seep areas have developed on the reclaimed benches, and no cracks, slumps, or other indications of instabililty were observed. CRDA-1 CRDA-1 was inspected on the afternoon of August 5. Loose refuse has been spread over the major portion of the current working bench (Bench 5). The material will need to dry further before it is final graded and compacted. Bench drain /(4 has been "roughed in", but is not yet finalized. The lower three benches are reclaimed, and were topsoiled and seeded in 1994.