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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). All that remains within the small permit area are <br />1.2 acres at the NW -1 ventilation shaft, seeded and mulched in late 2004. Ground <br />conditions were mostly dry with only patchy snow in shaded areas and the weather was clear <br />and mild. <br />Upon arrival at the site, the gate along the gas company access road was found closed and <br />locked. The mine identification sign remains posted on the fence approaching the site and is <br />in compliance with Rules 4.02 and 4.30.2(3). <br />Availabilitv 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 />Revegetation <br />The reclaimed area at the NW -1 ventilation shaft remains unchanged from previous visits <br />and appeared normal for this time of year. Cattle were not noted on or around the reclaimed <br />area and have not been observed using this area in the past. <br />Overall, the site was found in good condition for the early winter season. <br />3 <br />