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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 McClane Canyon Mine conducted by Mike Boulay of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety(DRMS) on October 8, 2008. Rodney Head the Safety Director for McClane Canyon Mining LLC (MCM)was present during the entire inspection. Weather conditions were sunny and cool. Ground conditions were damp. Coal was being conveyed from the mine and a loader was active stacking the coal in preparation for loading and hauling. Availability of Records All required records were available for review at the McClane Canyon Mine office. See the attached records checklist at the end of this inspection report. Roads Roads were maintained and in good condition throughout the site. MCM was watering roads for dust suppression at the time of the inspection. Ditches had recently been cleaned out and were in good condition. Culverts were clear of sediment and debris and functioning properly. The culvert beneath the road at the pond inlet was cleaned out as requested. MCM also cleaned out weeds and regraded the shop area collection ditch that runs behind the warehouse. Hydrologic Balance Drainage structures and diversion culverts in the portal area were clear of debris and appeared to be functional. The catchment basins for the large diversions at the upper end of the portals area were dry and well maintained. The mine was not discharging water during the inspection. The sediment pond was containing muddy water at a level approximately 5 feet below the principal spillway. MCM had just recently cleaned the pond and stacked the removed sediment at the waste disposal area. The silt fence at the entrance to the road accessing the subsoil and topsoil pile locations was repaired and properly keyed in along the bottom. Site sediment control features were in good working order. Processing Waste The temporary coal waste pile area was inspected and found to be properly maintained. The clean water diversion ditch around the waste pile and sediment storage area is in good condition and clear of sediment. The berm around the waste pile is well maintained. Support Facilities The shop and facilities areas were muddy but well kept. Perimeter areas at these locations were maintained, and no problems were noted during this inspection.