_INSPECTION - C1984063 ‎(4)‎

• Permit No: C1984063
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 4/21/1997
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

III. 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 Eastside Mine conducted by Erica Crosby of DMG. No
company representative was present during the inspection. The Eastside Mine is in reclamation only
status. Weather conditions on site were overcast and raining. Ground conditions were muddy.
Records Mine records were inspected at the Garfield County Courthouse. See attached records
report for further detail. The following items need to be filed in the courthouse;
* 1996 Annual Reclamation Report (ARR)
* Renewal Permit
* 1 st quarter 1997 NPDES Records
* 1st quarter 1997 Pond Inspection Report
Signs & Markers Mine ID sign was posted, and all information appeared accurate. On December 18,
1996, the Mined Land Reclamation Board promulgated revised Sections 4.30.1 and 4.30.2 to require
that operators modify or supplement mine identification signs if an operation will be in temporary
cessation for more than thirty days, or is in permanent cessation. Mine signs must now include the
name, address, and telephone of the Division office where the mining and reclamation permit is filed.
The operator needs to revise the mine ID sign or add a new sign with the information noted above.
Roads The road leading into the Eastside Mine was muddy, but in good repair. The gate at the mine
entrance was locked. Road ditches and culverts were in good repair.
Hydrolo-gic Balance The sediment pond was dry and no recent mine discharge was noted. The
pond embankment was well vegetated and stable. The permanent diversion ditch was in good repair.
The operator should finish the lower portion of the drainage where it ties into the natural drainage this
field season. The clean water diversion ditch was generally in good repair. As noted in the previous
inspection report, some minor slumping of the diversion cut was noted on the upper portions of the
ditch. It does not appear that the material in the ditch will reduce the capacity. The ditch cut should
be visually monitored for future instability. The mine water pipe was not discharging, and no recent
discharge was noted.
Backfilling & Grading The backfilled and graded area appeared stable and there were no signs of
erosion. The portal area appeared stable and no subsidence features were noted.
Revegetation Vegetation was starting to emerge throughout the reclaimed area. The grasses could
not be identified at this point in time. Some small shrubs were also noted.