_INSPECTION - C1980004 ‎(22)‎

• Permit No: C1980004
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 4/30/2008
• Email Name: MPB
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

M. 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 of the McClane Canyon Mine conducted by Mike Boulay of the Division
of Reclamation, Mining and Safety on April 30, 2008. Rodney Head the Safety Director for
McClane was present during the entire inspection. Weather conditions were clear and cool. Ground
conditions were mostly dry.
Roads
Roads were maintained and in good condition throughout the site. Ditches were damp but appeared to
be clear of sediment and debris.
Hydrologic Balance
Drainage structures and diversion culverts in the portal area were dry and clear of debris and appeared
to be functional. The sediment pond was containing muddy water and had a large delta of coal
material in the inlet. Cleanout of the inlet will be necessary as soon as practicable.
Processing Waste
The temporary coal waste pile area located above the sediment was inspected. The clean water
diversion ditch around the waste pile and sediment storage area was still under construction. Approval
of the proposed permanent waste disposal site is still under review and pending approval of TR-16.
During the inspection it was noted that the berm surrounding the temporary waste pile on the side
closest to the sediment pond needs to be built up to fully contain the waste. Please repair the
temporary waste pile berm to ensure that no waste material inadvertently falls into the sediment pond.