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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 conducted by Joe Dudash of the Colorado DBMS.No one represented the operator during the field inspection or records check. The weather was cool and dry. Minrec has applied for a Phase II and III bond release for the entire site. Roads The road up Hubbard Creek canyon was dry and in good condition.The light use road leading across Hubbard Creek and to pond 5 also was dry and passable. Signs and Markers The mine identification sign was on the front gate and contained the required information. The"records location" sign also was on the front gate. The front gate was closed and locked. Surface disturbance markers were up around the disturbed area. Hydrology The diversion ditch on the upper terrace was in place and was well vegetated. The collection ditch at the bottom of the mine slope had sufficient capacity. The culvert in Hubbard Creek at the mine entrance was clear of debris. Reclamation The operator has reclaimed pond 4 and pond 5. The pond embankments were pushed into the ponds and the discharge pipes were removed. The newly disturbed areas were seeded. However, silt fence needs to be installed at the downgradient ends for sediment control. The operator has also removed the long 18 inch diameter black plastic culvert that brought runoff down from the upper mine terrace. The culvert sections have been temporarily stored on the reclaimed coal stockpile area.The disturbance for this operation was very minimal. The portions of the three underdrain pipes that had been protruding from the ground at the base of the reclaimed slope were cut off and the pipe outlets were covered with rocks. The reclaimed mine bench slopes appeared to be stable, with no evidence of slope instability or erosional gullies. The upland diversion ditch at the reclaimed coal stockpile area was well vegetated. Noxious Weeds There are still several knapweed plants just north of the reclaimed pond 4 and in the middle of the reclaimed coal stockpile area..These need to be taken care of very soon. Records The mine records are located in the Delta County Clerk and Recorder's office in Delta. As documented on the attached records checklist,the required records were located. c:/word/blueribbon/insp 1008