_INSPECTION - C1980004 ‎(25)‎

• Permit No: C1980004
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 5/30/2008
• 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 complete inspection of the McClane Canyon Mine conducted by Mike Boulay of the
Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety(DRMS)on May 30, 2008. Rodney Head the Safety
Director for McClane Canyon Mining LLC (MCM) was present during the entire inspection. Weather
conditions were clear and warm. Ground conditions were mostly dry.
Availability of Records
The DRMS inspection reports from first quarter 2008 were not in the records file. Please update the
records with the 1 s` quarter 2008 inspection reports. All other required records were available for
review at the McClane Canyon Mine office. See the attached records checklist at the end of this
inspection report.
Roads
Roads were maintained and in good condition throughout the site. Ditches were clear of sediment and
debris and functioning properly. Culverts were maintained with exception of the pond inlet culvert as
described below. At the time of the inspection, MCM was watering roads for dust suppression.
Hydrologic Balance
Drainage structures and diversion culverts in the portal area were clear of debris and appeared to be
functional. The mine was discharging clear water at the time of the inspection. The sediment pond
was containing muddy water below the level of the principal spillway. MCM was in the process of
cleaning the pond. Material is being removed with a loader and transported to the waste disposal area.
The culvert beneath the road at the pond inlet is half full of sediment and needs to be cleaned out.
Since the pond is being cleaned,this would also be a good time to clean out the culvert and transport
the sediment to the waste disposal area. The silt fence at the entrance to the road accessing the subsoil
and topsoil pile locations is improperly installed and needs to be keyed in along the bottom.
Processinp,Waste
Construction of the temporary coal waste pile area has been completed. The clean water diversion
ditch around the waste pile and sediment storage area is completed. A sufficient berm has been
installed entirely around the waste pile. As shown in the attached photos, the diversion channel,berm
and access road have all been hydro-mulched.
Revegetation
A small amount of Whitetop is present on the topsoil pile and noted in a few other locations to the west
of the pile. Please spot spray these locations to control the growth of this troublesome weed.