_INSPECTION - C1981017 ‎(29)‎

• Permit No: C1981017
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Mid-Continent Resources, Inc.
• Inspection Date: 4/12/1983
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Section III - Comments and Compliance (cont'd. )
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In ,an inspection report of July 7, 1982, the Division noted
that the slurry pond was nearing capacity and should be cleaned during
the summer. A compliance deadline of August 15, 1982 was established at
that time. That compliance deadline was subsequently extended to October
1, 1982, and extended again to November 15, 1982 due to equipment
problems. Jim Herron of the Division noted in the October 28, 1982
inspection report that "if [the slurry pond] fills up and overflows, it
may overload the sediment ponds below the coal refuse pile". The
operator failed to meet the November 15 deadline, but an NOV was not
issued at that time due to the fact that no environmental degradation had
resulted. The operator was noted as being delinquent and the Division
indicated that an NOV would "not be issued for failure to clean out the
slurry pond unless the situation contributes to environmental
degradation."
This situation was discussed with Mr. Bowman on the 12th and I _
indicated that, given the nature and history of the problem, an NOV would
almost certainly be issued. Mr. Bowman indicated that measures would be
undertaken immediately to resolve the problem. On a follow-up inspection
on the 13th, a dragline was cleaning out the slurry pond and was
scheduled to clean the 2 sediment ponds below the refuse pile upon
completion. Water was still being discharged from the' wash plant and
entering the sediment control system. Discolored water was also still
being discharged into Coal Creek. Water samples were collected and
subsequently, the Department of Health, Water Quality .Control Division,
has been notified of the situation.
NOV 83-13 will be issued for failure to maintain the sediment
control system.