_INSPECTION - C1983058 ‎(6)‎

• Permit No: C1983058
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 6/16/2008
• Email Name: KAG
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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.
This was a complete inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of
Minerals and Geology (CDMG). This mine site consists of two, separate reclaimed areas; a
coal loadout/tipple area and a portal/refuse pile area, separated geographically by a rocky
ridgeline. Ground conditions on this day were dry and the weather was overcast.
Hydrologic Balance
The single sediment pond located on the bench area at the former portal location was dry as
was the pond at the coal loadout. A search for water wells at the coal loadout resulted in
finding one 12 inch pipe standing about five feet tall near the base of the reclaimed slope on
the south side of the loadout area. Whether this is a water well or something else is not clear
at this time. The top of the casing is closed and consists of a welded steel cap, precluding
access to the casing and any water level measurement. No other water wells could be
located in or near the reclaimed area.
Processing Waste
The refuse pile at the portal area appeared normal with no sign of slumps, slides, or damage
observed.
Reve etation
Vegetation consists mostly of rabbitbrush with an understory of grasses, forbs, and annual
weeds. Vegetation at the portal area is very dry and somewhat subdued due to the
prolonged dry spring and the south-facing aspect of this area. Vegetation at the coal loadout
appeared better, likely due to the flatter areas and north and northwest-facing aspect.
Overall, both areas appeared in fair condition for the late spring season.
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