2009-11-17_INSPECTION - C1982056

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1111. 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. Fish Creek Bore Hole ponds were not discharging to Fish Creek at Site 115. TCC was not pumping to the FCBH ponds nor to FCVS. An excavator was completing repairs to a broken line from the FCVS at the time of the inspection. The Million Gallon tank at the PM Bay was not spilling over. Processing Waste: The refuse pile continues to accept refuse material. Refuse is being placed on the southern end of the pile. Technical Revision No. 67, RDA expansion, was proposed for approval on 11/13/2009. The public notice still needs to be published, which shall initiate a public a10 -day public comment period. The culvert on the west haul road access still needs additional clean out at the inlet. Reve etg ation: TCC had a contractor seed disturbed areas throughout the mine site. The seeding was conducted prior to the latest snowstorms. Areas seeded included buried waterline corridors at 6MN to TORT, 6MN Reservoir embankment and laydown areas, 6MN sediment pond south slope, FCBH water line alongside the Fish Creek Borehole access road, and areas alongside Haul Road C where weed control was conducted. TCC needs to seed the repaired portion of Pond D embankment. Seeding now, before additional snow falls, may aid in spring establishment of the seed and may help minimize weeds next growing season. Wildlife: Wildlife was observed adjacent to active mining activities. A fox was observed hunting small prey near the IORT borehole facilities. Three coyote were observed near the Fish Creek Borehole access road. A large herd of Elk, > 50 head were grazing on the slopes south of the main mine facilities. Support Facilities: TCC is contracting the removal of the hydraulic oil contaminated material at 6MN facilities area and at 18RT. Additional disposal of shield emulsion fluid is being contracted. TCC is repairing shields in preparation for the upcoming longwall move which requires draining and replacement of emulsion fluid. 18LT Ventilation shaft pad area construction is mostly completed. Water and drilling mud was contained in both cells of the cuttings pit at the time of the inspection. Contractors were preparing for pouring of cement pads and collars around the vent holes. No problems were observed in this area and the project appears to be winding down. Dismantling of one of the fans at the EMD ventilation site has been conducted. This fan will be reassembled at the WMD ventilation site. The concrete foundation at the EMD vent shaft will need to demolished and disposed of. The ventilation shaft will need to be sealed and reclaimed as permitted. The hoist and hoist building at 18RT has been removed. The hoist, heater, and hoist building will be reassembled at the 18LT ventilation site. MAC operation remains at the 18RT location at this time. 4 of 5 WHITE - File YELLOW - Operator PINK - Specialist