_INSPECTION - C1982056 ‎(50)‎

• Permit No: C1982056
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 5/27/2009
• Email Name: JHB
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

111111. 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 Janet Binns of Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining
and Safety. Mr. Brian Watterson of Twentymile Coal Company accompanied the field portion of the
inspection. The Foidel Creek Mine is a large active underground mine. The mine is currently in the
middle of a longwall move, so no coal was being mined at the time of the inspection. The weather was
mild, dry and partly cloudy on the second day of the inspection.
Near the 18RT borehole the inspector and mine representative encountered a vehicle from West Virginia
with rifles. They turned out to be representatives one of the ranchers, Camelletti, and were shooting at
ground squirrels. Mine personnel was OK with their presence. A helicopter was observed flying low
following the high power transmission lines overlying the Northern Mining District.
Records: TCC explained the apparent missing DMRs for CO-G072758 Jan &Feb 2008. TCC reported
CO-G072272 had expired at the end of 2007. The pond was frozen and snow covered at the beginning
of 2008 and no discharge (or pumping) occurred in early 2008. CDPHE had terminated permit CO-
G072758, so TCC reapplied for a discharge permit, and was assigned CPDS#CO-G072758. As a result,
no DMRs were required for, or were submitted for January and February 2008.
TCC representative reported that a public meeting was held regarding the 18LT ventilation shaft in
accordance with Routt County's requirements. No public comments were received.
The Division has received TCC's application for a Permit Revision for the Western Mining District.
Roads: Haul Roads and access roads throughout the mine are in relatively good condition. Some dust
was apparent from the main access road. TCC is reshaping ditches and cleaning culverts as roads and
ditches begin to dry. Ditches around facilities area are functional, regular clean out of sediment should
continue as part of regular facilities maintenance.
Hydrologic Balance:
TCC was not pumping from TORT at the time of the inspection. TCC stated that last week when the
pump was turned off there was 53 ft. of freeboard in the EMD. TCC continues to have difficulty
meeting discharge parameters from TORT. TCC is accepting proposals for water treatment measures and
will submit a water treatment scheme to the Division once they have reviewed the proposals. Piping
connections are progressing at TORT pad.
6MN reservoir is holding runoff water. As-built certification for 6MN Reservoir has not been provided
to DRMS yet. This certification needs to be provided to DRMS and on file at the mine. 6MN Upland
Diversion ditch continues to run water and has several pooled areas that may need gradient adjustment.
The Ditch sides are steep but TCC appears to have begun to grade the slopes to a gentler configuration.
The black pipe at the west end of the 6MN reservoir is the 6MN line from the TORT. An additional hole
was begun adjacent to the current line. This hole needs to be filled back in. Stabilization seeding is
needed on the outslopes of the 6MN reservoir.
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