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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. Topsoil At the.Well Field, off-site water was seen flowing from the culvert pipe underneath Stevens Gulch Road and following the ditch that runs between the road embankment and the topsoil pile. No associated erosion of the pile was observed. On the Fan Bench, the reclamation contractor had relocated a topsoil pile to make room for earthwork activities. The pile was clearly marked at its hew location. General Mine Plan Compliance Reclamation activities at the East Mine are proceeding in a well-organized fashion (Figure 3). The project superintendent for the contractor has a very clear understanding of the reclamation requirements, and is taking necessary precautions to protect environmental resources in the process. Fish & Wildlife Signs of deer were plentiful at the site, particularly at the West Ridge sediment pond and the Old Waste Disposal Area. Revegetation Grasses at the West Mine were beginning to grow, and appeared to be evenly distributed. Some thistle rosettes were observed at the West Mine (Figure 4). The operator indicated that weed.coptrol_,efforts would commence shortly. Air.Resource Protection The Haul Road leading to the Crushing and Screening bench was dry, and the trucks using the road to transport R.O.M. material were generating dust as they traversed it. Dust control via water truck was occurring diligently at the crossing of Stevens Gulch Road. Slides & Damage At the West Mine, a tension crack (approximately 1" in width) was observed running semi- continuously for 100 feet across the slope, approximately 1/3rd of the way down from the top. Snow loads this past winter were heavier than average. This crack should be monitored closely in the future to ensure that no slip failures are likely(Figure 5). Excess Spoil & Development Waste Once conditions of the material permit, the remainder of the coaly material from the R.O.M. Pile will be hauled to and placed in the prepared site at the upper end of the West Ridge Waste Pile. Reclamation Success At the West Mine, numerous sections of silt fence are in need of repair(Figure 6). BRL stated that summer employees would be available soon for that task. Bowie No. 1 .Mine C-1981-038 22-Apr-2008 -2-