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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 Joe Dudash of the Colorado DRMS.No one represented the operator,Bear Coal Company, during the inspection.Most of the flat reclaimed facilities area was clear of snow but was very wet from snowmelt. The hillside area of the reclaimed mine site was covered in snow. Roads The paved haul road was almost clear of snow.The road was passable. The bridge was partially covered in snow but was also passable. Facilities The entrance gate was wide open and should be locked.The mine office had been demolished and burned in place. The debris has not been dealt with yet. The concrete footers of the building and the concrete slab need to be broken up and buried in place. Hydrology The hillside spring water treatment pond was discharging the usual orange-colored water at about 10 to 15 gallons per minute.The orange-colored discharge has been shown to be in compliance with water quality standards. The water level in the treatment pond was about 8 inches below the horizontal discharge pipe. The hillside spring that feeds into this treatment pond was flowing in its channel. The primary discharge pipe gated valve of the sediment pond was in the closed position. The waterlevel in this pond was about eight inches below the gated valve level.The pond embankment appeared to be stable. The collection ditch leading into this pond had ample capacity. The culvert under the road at the entrance gate was functioning properly. The river diversion berm had sufficient height. There were no problems noted with the two alluvial wells.Both well caps were in place. Sims and Markers The mine ID sign and post were on the ground and should be put back up.The"no trespassing"sign was up on the entrance gate. c:/word/bear3/insp0308