_INSPECTION - C1980004 ‎(13)‎

• Permit No: C1980004
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 12/4/2008
• Email Name: MPB
• 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 partial inspection of the McClane Canyon Mine conducted by Mike Boulay of the Division
of Reclamation, Mining and Safety on December 4, 2008. There was no operator/representative from
McClane Canyon Mine present during the inspection. Weather conditions were sunny and cool.
Ground conditions were mostly dry. Coal was being conveyed from the mine at the time of inspection.
Coal was being hauled from the mine and trucks were observed being loaded with coal during the
inspection.
Roads
The access road to the temporary coal waste pile was wet and muddy with some ruts. The road surface
around the portals area was also wet and muddy. All other mine site roads were well maintained.
Ditches were clear of sediment and debris and appeared functional.
Hydrologic Balance
Drainage structures and diversion culverts in the portal area were dry and clear of debris. The
sediment pond was containing muddy water at a level approximately five feet below the principal
spillway. The surface of the pond was partially frozen. The pond was recently cleaned out and is well
maintained. There was no mine water discharge at the time of inspection.
Processing Waste
The temporary coal waste pile area located above the sediment was inspected. The clean water
diversion ditch around the waste pile and sediment storage area is maintained and in good condition.
The berm surrounding the waste pile is in good condition and functional. No problems were noted at
any of the mine site locations during this inspection.