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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 an aerial inspection of the Roadside Portals Mine conducted by Harry Ranney of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety(DRMS). Aerial photographs were taken on June 10, 2008 at approximately 11:10 a.m. Weather conditions appeared to be clear and sunny at the time of the flight. Mike Boulay of the DRMS reviewed the aerial photographs. Eighteen photographs were taken during the flyover. The majority of the mine site was visible in the photographs including the North Portal reclaimed area, the South Portal facilities, the UTL loop, and the CRDA waste disposal sites. The only activities visible in the photographs were Xcel Energy trucks hauling ash from the Cameo Steam Plant to the ash disposal site adjacent to the permit area. There was no activity at the UTL. There were a couple of vehicles parked near the Kokopelli retail fruit stand at the South Portals area. Facilities at this location were well maintained. No other site activity was apparent in the photographs and no problems were noted in any of the aerial photographs. Roads The mine site roads visible in the photographs were dry, and appeared well maintained and in good condition. Hydrologic Balance The mine site was mostly dry. There did appear to be some small areas of standing water in a few locations from recent precipitation that occurred last week. The Colorado River is running very high due to the substantial spring runoff this year. The UTL ponds 1 and 2 were the only sediment ponds retaining a visible amount of water in the photographs. General Mine Compliance All site locations appeared stable and no significant erosion or other problems were identified with this aerial inspection. 11 -