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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made <br />during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection <br />and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a complete inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of <br />Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division). This mine site is currently completing the final <br />stages of reclamation of disturbed areas. Ground conditions were mostly dry and the <br />weather was clear and mild for this time of year. <br />Availability of Records <br />The public copy of the mine records is in the process of being moved to the offices of New <br />Elk Coal Company at 122 West First Street, Trinidad CO, 81082, 719 -845 -0090. At the time <br />of the inspection, most of the records were at the office of Peak Project Management (PPM). <br />The contact, address, and phone number for PPM is Ron Thompson, Peak Project <br />Management, 34115 County Road 20.8, Trinidad, CO 81082, 719 - 846 -4975. All records <br />were found in compliance as detailed on page 2a of this report. <br />Hydrologic Balance <br />3 <br />Pond 8 remains dry(shown below). Ponds 5, 6, 7, 9, and 9a all continue to hold modest <br />amounts of water. None were discharging. Pond embankments appeared stable and <br />