_INSPECTION - C1981022 ‎(45)‎

• Permit No: C1981022
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 4/23/2008
• Email Name: MLT
• 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 Elk Creek Mine (Permit No. C-1981-038) conducted by Marcia
Talvitie and Joe Dudash of the Colorado DRMS on 23-Apr-2008. Bill Pecharich, of Oxbow Mining,
LLC (OMLLC) was present during the entire inspection.
Hydrologic Balance
Elk Creek was observed flowing freely into and out of the culvert pipe beneath the Fan Bench.
Sections of silt fence and straw bales upstream of the fan bench are in need of repair and
maintenance following the winter snow load.
Pond D (Figure 1) exhibited a trickle discharge from a leak in the stand pipe. Sampling of the
discharge has occurred per the CDPS requirements.
Pond B (Figure 2) had accumulated a substantial amount of sediment through the winter and
spring. The emergency spillway and riprap appeared to be in good shape. OMLLC stated that
the oil booms that span the pond would soon be removed and replaced.
Support Facilities
The material storage area at the Fan Bench was neat and well-organized. Fuel storage at the
Portal Bench appears to be in compliance with regulations. Tanks containing Magnesium
Chloride and anti-freeze were clearly marked.
Topsoil
The topsoil pile located along the east side of the Fan Bench was clearly marked (Figure 3), and
surface disturbance markers were placed around the uphill perimeter.
Slides & Damage
A small seep was observed at the base of the slide area along the western edge of the Fan
Bench.
Excess Spoil & Development Waste
Embankment work was in progress at the II West Coal Refuse Facility (Figure 4).
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Elk Creek Mine C-1981-022 23-Apr-2008
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