_INSPECTION - C1981038 ‎(60)‎

• Permit No: C1981038
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 8/27/2008
• Email Name: MLT
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

I11. 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.
July that contributed these flows.
A track-mounted excavator was in the process of placing sandstone rprap to form a lined ditch running
down the slope of the former crushing and screening bench (Figure 7).
West Mine- Ponds W-1 and W-2 were completely dry.
Loadout Area - During the July inspection, it was noted that the bin wall spillway was effectively
overgrown with shrubs and grass. The material has now been cleared (Figure 8), and the disturbed
ground will be reseeded later this fall.
Backfill & Grading
East Mine - Work at the uppermost bench is very nearly complete, with much of the area backfilled to
grade, seeded, and mulched (Figure 9). Several feet of backfill previously placed at the portal bench
were in the process of being excavated and hauled to finish off the upper level. The substation area
had been hydro-seeded earlier in the day (28-Aug). The concrete surge bin had been broken down,
and the steel surface folded over in preparation for burial by backfilling operations. Riprap has been
stockpiled for use in the rock-lined ditch.
R.O.M. Pile-Survey lath has been placed across the upper surface, describing the extent of cut and fill
that is yet to occur.
Topsoil
Well Field-The southern and northern ends of this topsoil pile are covered with Knapweed. This topsoil
should not be distributed within the permit area for reclamation prior to eliminating the Knapweed;
otherwise, the problem will be magnified in the future.
Fish& Wildlife
A bull elk was sighted at the West Mine (Figure 10), and the area bore numerous signs of occupation by
both elk and deer.
Revegetation (and Weeds)
Loadout Area - Knapweed documented during the July inspection has been removed by mechanical
means. BRL will continue to monitor the site and treat the knapweed as it reappears.
R.O.M. Pile - Isolated patches of Knapweed were observed in the material storage area. Although this
will be reclaimed eventually, the Knapweed needs to be controlled so that it is not allowed, to spread
further.
Pond I -Canada thistles against the upstream side of the impoundment appear to have been sprayed
this season.
Bowie No. 1 Mine C-1981-038 27,28-Aug-2008
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