_INSPECTION - C1981041 ‎(52)‎

• Permit No: C1981041
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 9/12/2008
• Email Name: MPB
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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 a complete inspection of the Roadside Portals Mine conducted on September 12, 2008 by
Mike Boulay of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Grand Junction Field Office. Tonya
Hammond of Snowcap Coal Company(SCC) was present during the inspection. Weather conditions
were sunny and warm. Ground conditions were wet in most locations due to precipitation from the day
prior to this inspection.
Availability of Records
The availability of records was checked on September 12. All required records were on file and
available for review at J.E. Stover&Associates offices. No problems were noted with the records
review. See the attached Availability of Records checklist.
Roads
Roads were mostly dry in the locations west of the interstate and in the vicinity of the refuse disposal
areas,North Portal, and UTL. Roads were damp and muddy in some locations at the South Portal area
and North Decline. The 2-West Portal locations could not be inspected due to muddy and poor road
conditions.
Road ditches were in good condition and road culverts were all generally well maintained throughout
the various mine site locations and support facility areas.
Hydrologic Balance
All site Sedimentation Ponds including UTL-1 & 2, 6, 7,8,9,10,11, and 13 were viewed. Sediment
Pond No.2 at the UTL and Pond 8 were the only sediment ponds retaining water. UTL#2 only had a
very small amount of water in the southwest corner. Pond 8 also had only a small amount of water,
well below the level of the spillway. All other ponds were either dry or only just damp due to the
recent rainfall. The CBA#1 Sump was dry. The sedimentation ponds are well maintained and capable
of functioning as intended. All pond embankments, inlets and discharge structures were stable and no
problems were noted at any of the sediment pond locations.
Drainage and diversion ditches were stable with no significant erosion or other problems noted. Only
the North Collection Ditch at the South Portals area had a small amount of water flowing in it which
originates from the South Portals French Drain.