_INSPECTION - C1981012 ‎(30)‎

• Permit No: C1981012
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 2/5/2008
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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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 Jason Musick of the Colorado Division of Reclamation,
Mining, and Safety. Bob Steele of New Elk Coal Company accompanied the inspection. No
reclamation related activities were being conducted at the time of this inspection. Weather conditions
were cloudy and cold with snow falling at the time of the inspection. Ground conditions were snow
covered throughout the site at the time of the inspection.
Signs and Markers
The mine ID sign was is place at the entrance to the site. The sign appeared to be in compliance and
no issues were noted. Stream buffer markers were in place throughout the site; some of these
markers are older and should be maintained.
Roads
Access roads throughout the site and the light use roads were snow covered. The only other tracks
on the roads were those of Bob Steele to maintain the site. Although the roads were snow covered
access throughout the site was achieved. All roads appeared stable with no problems noted at the
time of the inspection.
Hydrologic Balance
Collection ditches throughout the site appeared to be in good condition. All ditches were snow
covered. Water was not noted in ponds 6 or 7 although there appeared to be substantial snow cover
in the ponds. The newly constructed mine dewatering pond appeared to be holding a small amount of
frozen water with snow cover. The pond embankments appeared stable with no signs of erosion or
damage. Bob Steele mentioned that water will be pumped to this pond, but the pump has yet to be
installed.
Support Facilities
The support facilities at the mine site were not being utilized with the exception of the roundhouse
which was being utilized at the time of the inspection for equipment maintenance. No excess waste
was apparent at the time of the inspection and all facilities appeared to be in compliance.
Overall, this site is appeared to be in good condition for the winter season.