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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. demonstrated that the silt fences can be removed at the locations requested. The silt fence locations are identified and photographs are provided for each at the end of this inspection report (see Photo No's 1 through 10). Support Facilities The entire South Portal reclaimed area remains stable and in good condition. There were no signs of erosion or instability and there is no evidence of drainage from the area that was sealed and repaired due to the leaking drainage pipe. As shown in the attached Photo No. 11, the vegetation is becoming well established. The facilities area(former shop and warehouse) and perimeter locations at the South Portal were well maintained and no problems were noted during this inspection. The 2-West Portals, substation and South Fan sites were inspected. Vegetative cover is relatively sparse at the portal sites, but all of these locations are stable and well maintained. A total of six silt fences will be approved for removal at the 2W Portals area and South Fan sites. The Substation B site was in good condition. Two silt fences that are located here will be removed. The reclaimed areas appear to be fairly well vegetated. At the North Decline reclaimed area, one silt fence will be approved for removal. The mine discharge was flowing at approximately 275 gpm. The North Portals area was inspected. One silt fence will be removed from this location upon approval of TR-58. Coal Creek was dry at the time of the inspection. The CRDA waste disposal sites were stable, diversions and perimeter ditches appeared functional. At the UTL loop area, Halliburton was actively using this location to load trucks with sand. The site has been approved for use by Halliburton to store and load construction materials. No problems were noted at any of the mine site locations during this inspection. The"Overland Conveyor" area was viewed. All reclamation work including structure removal, grading and seeding is completed. As seen in attached Photo No. 12 the site is stable with good vegetative cover.