_INSPECTION - C1992081 ‎(16)‎

• Permit No: C1992081
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 11/10/2008
• Email Name: JHB
• 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 conducted by Janet Binns of Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining
and Safety. Mr. John Weinman of Hydro-Environmental Solutions, Inc. accompanied the inspection as
the permittee's representative. The site is an inactive load-out. The operation is approved to operate as a
load-in facility too, but construction of off loading structures has not commenced. Weather was cool
with intermittent rain showers. The site has received snow fall recently but no snow remained. Days
have been above freezing.
Records: Records for the Load Out were checked in the Hydro-Environmental office. Records are
complete and well maintained. The Air Emissions permit had recently expired (8/23/2008). Since no
loading or unloading activity is occurring on the site, the operator will wait until the operation is planned
to reactivate prior to obtaining a new emission permit. This is acceptable with DRMS.
HGTI has also recently received a renewed CPDS permit from CDPH&E. NPDES permit effective
7/l/2008.
A new residence is under construction to the west of the county road alongside the rail line to the load
out facilities. This residence is located several hundred feet west of the permit boundary. This is the
first building in the zoned sub-development.
Hydrologic Balance: Pond 1 (Truck loop pond) was holding a permanent pool of water. Water level
was below the primary riser so no seepage was occurring at the time of the inspection. Mine personnel
report that a small amount of seeping continues to occur at very low amounts. (<loz./minute in Oct)
Pond 2 (Rail loop pond) was muddy but with no actual pool of water. The pond bottom was well
vegetated.
Culverts and ditches throughout the mine site are in good condition. No maintenance items were
identified.
Support facilities: The loadout facilities are inactive. Area stable and are clean of debris. The inactive
hopper area at the truck loop has been covered with plywood to minimize unauthorized access.
Reve eta The vegetation through out the site is adequate to control erosion. Temporary
stabilization vegetation on the coal storage pad is effective in minimizing wind or water erosion.
Vegetation on the site has dried down and is dormant for the winter.
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