_INSPECTION - C1980004 ‎(18)‎

• Permit No: C1980004
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 3/9/2009
• 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 complete inspection of the McClave Canyon Mine conducted by Mike Boulay of the
Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety(DRMS) on March 9, 2009. Rodney Head the Safety
Director for McClane Canyon Mining LLC (MCM) was present during the entire inspection. Weather
conditions were cloudy and cool. Ground conditions were damp. Coal was being conveyed and
hauled from the mine at the time of the inspection. A loader was actively working at the coal stockpile
in preparation for loading and hauling. There is excess coal in the stockpile right now due to a reduced
amount being hauled from the mine. The coal stockpile is shown in Photo No. 1.
Availability of Records
The availability of records was checked at the mine office on the afternoon of March 91h. Seethe
attached records checklist at the end of this inspection report. All required records were on file and
available for review with exception of the 2008 Annual Reclamation Report, and the 2008 Annual
Hydrology Report. Please update the mine site records with these documents.
Roads
Roads were maintained and in good condition throughout the site. Road ditches are adequately
maintained. Culverts were clear of sediment and debris and functioning properly.
Hydrologic Balance
Drainage structures and diversion culverts in the portal area were clear of debris and appeared to be
functional. The catchment basins for the large diversions at the upper end of the portals area were dry
and well maintained (see Photo No. 2). The mine was not discharging water at the time of the
inspection. The mine discharge location and catchment basin is shown in Photo No. 3.
The sediment pond was containing muddy water at a level approximately 2 feet below the principal
spillway. The silt fence near the bridge at the entrance to the mine was recently cleaned and the
sediment storage/sump in front of the silt fence was excavated. However, during this inspection it was
noted that some coaly material has fallen out side of the sump and silt fence(see Photo No. 4). To
ensure compliance please cleanup the coaly material deposit and continue to regularly maintain all silt
fences. Please ensure that all coaly material is effectively retained within the disturbed area. All other
site sediment control features appeared to be in good working order.
The clean water diversion ditch around the temporary waste pile is well constructed and stable.
Tumbleweeds have collected in one small section of the ditch and should be removed (see Photo No.
5). The ditch should be maintained to be clear of any obstructions to ensure adequate capacity during
spring runoff.