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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 partial inspection conducted by Joe Dudash of the Colorado DBMS.Jim Kiger represented the operator during the inspection.The area received a recent snow fall of several inches.The road and facilities area were relatively clear of snow but several inches of snow remained on the grassy areas.The facilities area was very wet due to the melting snow. Roads The main paved haul road was partially wet from melted snow and was in good condition.There was no indication of fugitive dust being tracked onto the main highway. The east entrance road was snow packed.The east side entrance gate was open. Sins and Markers The mine identification signs were up at the main entrance,east entrance and along the railroad tracks.The required information was on each of the signs. Hydrology The east side sediment pond was completely covered in snow.The snow level in the pond was about three feet below the discharge level of the primary spillway. Culvert inlets and outlets,as well as the ditches,were covered in snow. Facilities There were no crushing/screening operations going on during the inspection.No haul truck unloading or rail car loading operations were in progress either. There was one small haul truck being loaded with coal for transport. There was a moderate volume of coal on the facilities bench.No fugitive dust problems were noted. There were no problems with any of the processing facilities as well.The substation area and the material storage area were covered in snow.There were no fuel leaks at the fuel facility. The outside berm of the facilities bench was snow covered but was in place and was functional. The outslope of the facilities bench was snow covered. Topsoil Stockpiles Both topsoil stockpiles were covered in snow.Topsoil signs were up. c:/word2007/terror/insp 1209