_INSPECTION - C1980004 (31) - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

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 McClane Canyon Mine conducted by Harry Ranney of the Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety(DRMS). Aerial photographs were taken on June 10, 2008 at approximately 1:42 p.m. Weather conditions appeared to be clear and sunny at the time of the flight. Mike Boulay of the DRMS reviewed the aerial photographs. Six photographs were taken during the flyover. The majority of the mine site was visible in the photographs including all mine facilities from the portal area down to the office location, and including the sediment pond and the expanded coal waste temporary storage area. There is not a lot of site activity discernible in the photographs. A loader was active at the coal stockpile but there were no haul trucks visible. Several vehicles were parked at the mine office. 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. From the photos it appears that MCM is still in the process of cleaning out the sediment pond. Processing LWas te The temporary coal waste pile area is clearly visible in the photographs. This location including the access road,clean water diversion and the berm around the waste pile are stable and are in good condition. General Mine Compliance The facilities areas are well maintained. All site locations appeared stable and no significant erosion or other problems were identified with this aerial inspection. II