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N. COMMENTS - COMPLIANCE <br /> Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during <br /> the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the <br /> facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br /> This was an aerial inspection of the West Elk Mine flown by Harry Ranney on February 19, 2009. Tom <br /> Kaldenbach examined digital images from the flyover on a computer monitor on February 24, 2009. <br /> Eight of the eighteen photos taken during the flyover are shown below. The ground was covered with <br /> snow, except where cleared for access. The site appeared as it has in recent on-ground inspections. No <br /> compliance problems were evident in the photos. <br /> Support Facilities <br /> Road surfaces appeared in good repair. <br /> General Mine Plan Compliance <br /> Ground surface disturbance appeared to be confined to approved areas. <br /> Air Resource Protection <br /> No dust problems were evident in the photos. <br /> Slides and Damage <br /> No slope instability was evident in the photos. <br /> 3 <br />