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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 DRMS.No one represented the operator during the field inspection.Bill Bear represented the Bear Coal Company during the records check. The reclaimed mine site was completely covered in snow that was two feet deep. Roads The entrance road was covered in snow.as was the bridge across the river. The guard rail was in place. Signs and Markers The mine ID sign and support post were on the ground and covered in snow. Surface disturbance markers were up around the disturbed area. Facilities The entrance gate was open. The"no trespassing"sign was on the gate. The remaining concrete at the mine office was covered in snow. Hydrology The sediment pond was covered in snow.The snow level in the sediment pond was well below the vrimary discharge pipe elevation.The gated valve on the discharge pipe was closed.The sediment pond embankment appeared to be stable. The collection ditch leading into the sediment pond was covered in snow but appeared to have enough capacity. The protection berm between the facilities area and the river was in place.The hillside spring water treatment pond was covered in snow and ice.The treatment pond was discharging at about 10-15 gpm and the discharge was orange in color,which has been found to be in compliance. The hillside spring was flowing into the treatment pond via the ditch and culvert.No problems were noted with the two alluvial wells. Reclamation The reclaimed east side fan area.reclaimed west side portals area and the reclaimed portal road were covered in snow. There was some water vapor or steam coming from the cliff directly above the reclaimed portal area. Noxious Weeds Tamarisk can be found in the hillside spring area and in the hillside spring water treatment pond and should be eradicated appropriately. Records The required records were at the Bowie No. 2 Mine office.as documented on the attached records checklist. c:/word/bear3/insp0109