_INSPECTION - C1981035 ‎(41)‎

• Permit No: C1981035
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 4/30/2008
• Email Name: WHE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

111. 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 King Coal 1 Mine was conducted by DRMS staff from the Durango Office,
701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, CO 81301, phone [phone]. Operations were active
during the time of the inspection.
The sediment containment system for the King Coal 1 Mine was functioning as designed, evidence of
affected area drainage escaping the area prior to treatment was not observed.
The sediment sump in the lower portion of the east upland diversion ditch appeared to have sufficient
capacity to function as intended. The lower potions of the east upland diversion ditch appeared stable
and well maintained. Regulated noxious weeds previously observed at the outlet of the east upland
diversion ditch were not observed.
The large sediment pond was dry. The embankment appeared stable with no evidence of seepage,
slumping or erosion. Primary and secondary spillways appeared clear and functional with no
discharge noted.
The small sediment pond was dry. The embankment appeared stable with no evidence of seepage,
slumping or erosion. Primary and secondary spillways appeared clear and functional with no
discharge noted. Evidence of recent maintenance grading at the pond inlet was apparent.
Drainage from the short portion of the mine entrance/haul road located outside of the sediment pond
treatment area is treated for sediment by three small sediment traps with filter fabric.