_INSPECTION - C1992080 ‎(25)‎

• Permit No: C1992080
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 3/31/2008
• Email Name: DIH
• 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.
This partial inspection of the Carbon Junction Coal Mine was conducted by DRMS staff from the
Durango Office, 701 Camino del Rio, Room 315, Durango, CO 81301, phone [phone]. Three
photos accompany this report.
Mine identification sign was posted at the entrance to the permit area. Mine entrance gate was
locked. The site was dormant during the inspection, no mining or reclamation activities were
occurring. Minor snow cover existed only in sun shaded areas. Soil conditions were muddy due to
seasonal snow melt.
Sediment Pond 1, located at the far south end of the permit area was holding water. Water depth was
approximately 6 inches deep. The elevation of the water surface was approximately 12 inches below
the inlet elevation for the primary spillway. No discharge from the primary spillway was noted. The
pond embankments appeared well vegetated and stable; no evidence of seepage or slumping was
observed. Sediment containment ditches and culverts for Sediment Pond 1 appeared clear and
functional.
Sediment Pond 2, located along the west side of the permit area was well vegetated and stable. The
pond floor appeared wet but no standing water was observed and no discharge noted. The pond
embankment appeared well vegetated and stable.
A minor amount of snow melt was impounded on top of the rock fill area; water depth was
approximately 4 inches.
The North Pit area was not inspected.