_INSPECTION - C1981033 ‎(48)‎

• Permit No: C1981033
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 4/21/2008
• Email Name: JJD
• 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 was a complete inspection conducted by Joe Dudash of the Colorado DRMS.No one represented the operator during
the field inspection but Bill Bear represented the operator during the records check.There was no snow on site.The North
Fork of the Gunnison River was running high and was very muddy.Bear Coal Company's water sampler,Ron Hanna,was
on site.
Roads
The paved haul road was in good condition.However,a hole has developed in the road where the paved road meets the
bridge.This hole is 2 to 3 feet deep and can easily grow in size and it should be fixed.
Signs and Markers
The mine id sign and its post were on the ground and need to be put back up.Surface disturbance markers were up around
the disturbed area.
Hydrology
The water level in the sediment pond was almost up to the gated primary,which was in the closed position.There was
standing water in portions of the collection ditch that leads into the sediment pond.The water in the pond and ditch may be
related to the high water level in the adjoining river.However,there were no wet areas in the facilities area.
The hillside spring water treatment pond was discharging the usual orange-colored water at about 10 to 15 gpm.In spite of
the orange color,the discharge has been shown to be in compliance with water quality standards.The temperature of the
hillside spring water was 101°F at a location about 10 feet below the origin in the hillside.The spring water was flowing
into its channel,although a very small trickle is beginning to flow out of the channel towards the former office area.The
flow in the channel should be completely contained.
The well caps were on the two alluvial wells.The river protection berm had enough height.
Facilities
The front gate to the site was open.The"no trespassing"sign was on the gate.Nothing new has been done with the
demolished and burned mine office.
Reclamation
The reclaimed haul road up to the reclaimed fan and portal adits appeared to be stable.A trickle of water was flowing out
of each of the two French drains on the east side of the site,along the reclaimed road.Most of the reclaimed slopes were
dry,although a few wet areas were present.The reclaimed hillside was stable and the vegetative cover was good.The
backfilled portal area continues to show some signs of instability however,although some original indications of instability
have been covered in dirt that is coming down from the hillside.
There were several pieces of rebar still on site.Three pieces were seen on the east side of the site but west of the turn in the
reclaimed road.Rebar was also seen under a large rock near the reclaimed portals.One piece of rebar was sticking out of
the ground above the buried culvert leading to the hillside spring water treatment pond.
Records
The records were at the Bowie No.2 mine office and were in compliance,as shown on the attached records checklist.
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