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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 partial coal inspection conducted by Jason Musick of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division) on 12 November 2008. The purpose of this inspection was to evaluate the repair and maintenance work noted during the October bond release inspection with respect to Trapper Mine's Phase I, II, and III bond release applications, SL-08, SL-09 and SL-10 respectfully, in accordance with Rule 3.03.2(2). Christine Belka of OSM and Graham Roberts of TMI accompanied the inspection. The weather was cloudy and the ground was wet during the on-the- ground inspection of the site. All areas to be inspected were accessible and visible. At the conclusion of the inspection, I received a revised Map 1 (sheet 2) of the SL-10 application and narrative pages 1, 3, 10 and eleven to reflect changes made to the SL-10 application. Hvdroloaic Balance • Parcel H-C-03, consisting of 20.3 acres and is both Phase I and II under SL-08 and SL-09, contains a large reclaimed West Pyeatt drainage. Evidence of heavy down cutting and deep drop downs due to erosion were noted at the boulder check dams. This lower portion of this drainage was brush repaired. See photos below: • Parcel F-AB-05, consisting of 73 total acres and 56.2 acres in the parcel of note and under SL- 09, contains a large reclaimed East Pyeatt drainage. Large boulder check dams have been installed in the drainage. Although the majority of the check dams have held up and maintained the integrity of the dams, the check dams through the portion of F-AS-05 (56.2ac) have been compromised. Evidence of heavy down cutting and major movement of the boulder check dams were noted during the inspection. The check dams through this area were repaired and brush repair was completed through out the drainage. See photos below.