_INSPECTION - C1980004 ‎(26)‎

• Permit No: C1980004
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 6/4/2009
• 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 McClane Canyon Mine conducted by Mike Boulay of the
Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety on June 4, 2009. Chuck Silengo was present for a portion
of the inspection at the portal and coal stockpile areas. Weather conditions were clear and warm.
Ground conditions were dry. Coal was being loaded and hauled from the mine during the inspection.
Availability of Records
The availability of records was checked at the mine office on the morning of June 4, 2009. See the
attached records checklist at the end of this inspection report. All required records were on file and
available for review.
The AVS Annual Review Inspection Worksheet was completed during this inspection. The
ownership/control information for permittee and operator noted in the field is consistent with what is
listed in the permit application.
Roads
Roads were maintained and in good condition throughout the site. Ditches and culverts were clear of
sediment and debris and functioning properly. At the time of the inspection, MCM was watering roads
for dust suppression.
Hydrologic Balance
Drainage structures and diversion culverts in the portal area were clear of debris and functional. The
large surface water collection sump and diversion located adjacent to the fan is shown in Photograph
No. 1. The diversion structures are very well maintained at the portal facilities area. The mine was
not discharging mine water at the time of the inspection.
The sediment pond was containing muddy water right at the level of the gated principal spillway as
seen in Photograph No. 2. The manually operated pond was not being discharged. The silt fences at
the entrance to the road accessing the construction material and topsoil pile locations and at the east
side of the bridge at East Salt Creek crossing were maintained. All site sediment control features
appeared to be in good working order and no problems were noted during this inspection.
Processing Waste
The temporary coal waste pile area is properly maintained. Waste is adequately contained within the
berm surrounding the pile. The clean water diversion ditch around the waste pile and sediment storage
area is very stable and functional.