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M. 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 August 26, 2009. Rodney Head the Safety Director for McClane Canyon Mining LLC (MCM) was present during the entire inspection. Weather conditions were sunny and warm. Ground conditions were dry. Coal was being conveyed and hauled from the mine at the time of the inspection. Availability of Records The availability of records was checked at the mine office on the morning of August 26`h. Several required items were not available for review in the records file at the mine office. These are noted on the attached records checklist at the end of this inspection report and described below. The 2009 Midterm Review Document(MT-6) has not been added into the records file. With MT-6 the Division updated the reclamation cost estimate and found that the new liability for the McClane Canyon Mine is $367,256.00. This amount is $47,976.000 more than the current bond held (of$319, 280.00). MCM will need to submit a minimum of$47,976.00 in additional bond monies and update the bond document in the records file accordingly. Also the Insurance Certificate in the records file has expired on 06/09 and a current certificate needs to be added to the files. The NPDES Permit expired on 8/31/09. MCM has applied for renewal of the referenced discharge permit with the Colorado Department of Public Health& Environment. The renewal request letter dated February 9, 2009 should be added to the records file for documentation. Please update the mine site records with these documents. All other required records were on file and available for review. Roads Roads were maintained and in good condition throughout the site. Ditches along the haul road were dry and appeared to have been recently cleaned by removing sediment and debris. Culverts were properly maintained and functional. MCM was watering roads for dust suppression. Hydrologic Balance Drainage structures and diversion culverts in the portal area were dry and clear of debris. The perimeter ditch behind the shop area was dry and well maintained. The mine was not discharging water. The sediment was inspected and no problems were identified. The water level in the pond was a couple of feet below the principal spillway.