_INSPECTION - C1980004 ‎(34)‎

• Permit No: C1980004
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 9/11/2008
• 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 partial inspection of the McClane Canyon Mine conducted by Mike Boulay of the Division
of Reclamation, Mining and Safety(DRMS) on September 11, 2008. Chuck Silengo of McClane
Canyon Mine was present during the entire inspection. Weather conditions were cloudy and cool.
Ground conditions were muddy in most locations of the mine.
Roads
With exception of one road segment as described below,roads were generally maintained and in good
condition throughout the site. Road ditches were in good condition. Some erosion and rills are
forming on the haul road surface at a location below the portals area. This section of the road will
require blading and maintenance.
Hydrologic Balance
It rained the night prior to the inspection. The rain gauge located near the shop area was checked and
showed .4 inches of precipitation. Drainage structures and diversion culverts in the portal area were
clear of debris and appeared to be functional. Mine water was not being discharged from the mine
during the inspection. The sediment pond has just recently been cleaned out. A large amount of coaly
material and sediment has been removed and transported to the temporary coal waste pile area. The
pond now has significantly more sediment storage capacity. The pond was retaining only a small
amount of water.
As noted in the previous inspection, some equipment had been placed in the upper end of the shop area
collection ditch. The items have been removed as requested. The operator is planning to do some
additional maintenance on the ditch segment including cleaning out weeds and regrading the ditch.
Processing Waste
The temporary coal waste pile area located above the sediment pond was inspected. The berm and the
clean water diversion ditch around the waste pile and sediment storage area are well maintained and
stable. Waste is being properly contained. Approval of the proposed permanent waste disposal site is
still under review and pending approval of TR-16.
Support Facilities
As mentioned in the previous inspection several items of equipment were being improperly stored in a
flat area north of the haul road, west of Culvert K. The items have been removed.