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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. On the east and central portions of coal waste pile number 4,the operator was removing cover soil off of the already-placed coal waste so that the outslopes can be steepened,as approved by the Division.This steepening does not apply to the lowest bench,however.There was positive drainage off of the coal waste piles.The upland diversion ditch had sufficient capacity.There was a little pooled water seeping out of the underdrain of coal waste pile number 1.The east side coverfill stockpile was stable. The ditches leading into pond F had sufficient capacity. The riprapped sections were stable.There was an area above pond F where knapweed was growing. This noxious weed needs to be sprayed.There was mud but no standing water in pond F.The pond's primary discharge pump was in place and the emergency spillway was clear of any debris. Hubbard Creek Vent Shaft Site The operator has begun constructing the fan for the shaft site. The fan structure foundation was ready for concrete pouring.The shaft was exhausting mine air.The upland diversion ditch had sufficient capacity. The riprapped section of the upland diversion ditch was intact.The mine ID signs were up at the site; one at the south end and one at the north end.The required information was on the signs.Surface disturbance markers were also up.The road,which had been reinforced by the operator,was dry and in very good condition. Unit Train Loadout There were no issues with the overhead downhill conveyor that leads to the loadout.The material storage area beneath the conveyor was well organized. Silt fence was properly installed between the material storage area and the Fire Mountain Canal. A filled unit train was on the tracks just west of the railcar loading structure.There was no loading during the inspection.There were no indications of any fugitive dust. The train spur line bench appeared to be stable along its entire length.The bench's outslopes were well vegetated. The mine ID sign was up at the entrance off of Highway 133. Surface disturbance markers were also up around the site. Pond J was dry. The two riprapped channels entering pond J were functional.The primary discharge pump was in place and the emergency spillway had sufficient capacity.Pond K was also dry. The collection ditch leading into the pond was well vegetated. The down drains also leading into pond K were in place. Mine Records The mine records were on site and were in compliance,as documented on the attached records checklist. c:/word2007/bowie2/insp0909 2