_INSPECTION - C1996083 ‎(34)‎

• Permit No: C1996083
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 10/29/2008
• Email Name: JJD
• 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.
Hubbard Creek Vent Shaft Area
The construction and lining of the vent shaft has been completed. The next steps are to reclaim the mud pit and,
then,construct the facilities. The mud pit has not completely dried out yet. The upland diversion ditch, berm and
silt fence were in place for sediment control. Mine id signs, surface disturbance markers and stream buffer zone
signs were up.
A little further up the valley,Bowie is drilling a dewatering hole to pump water out of the D-seam and into the
B-seam. Once the water is in the B-seam workings, Bowie has proposed to discharge the mine water out of the
B-seam portals and into the North Fork of the Gunnison River. The drill site and topsoil stockpile were
protected by silt fence. A containment fence surrounded the small mud pit. Further up the valley from that site,
Bowie has completed two slanted gob vent boreholes on one drill pad. The topsoil stockpile and pad were
protected by silt fence and the small mud pit was protected by a fence.
Unit Train Loadout
A fully loaded unit train was on site. There was no indication of any fugitive coal dust at the loadout. The
loadout and spur line bench appeared to be stable. Bench outslopes were well vegetated and no problems with
erosion were observed.
Pond J and pond K were dry. Pond embankments were stable. The collection ditches and half-culvert
downdrains leading to the two sediment ponds were clear.
The mine identification sign was up at the entrance off of highway 133. Surface disturbance markers were up.
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