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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 related to the termination of jurisdiction for the Twin Pines <br />mine, permit # C-83-058. The Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division) is in the <br />process of terminating jurisdiction of this revoked site. As per Division policy and in <br />accordance with Rule 3.03.3, the Division may terminate jurisdiction upon a written <br />determination that all requirements of the Rules and the Act have been successfully <br />completed and a final decision has been made in accordance with the bond release <br />procedures of Rule 3.03. <br />The landowner is in the process of applying for a well permit for a ground water monitoring <br />well in accordance with Rule 4.05.14 of the Coal Rules. <br />Ground conditions on this day were muddy with patchy snow cover. The weather was cloudy <br />with temperatures in the low forties. <br />Hvdroloqic Balance <br />The pond located on the reclaimed portal bench was found dry. The lease has blocked the <br />lower outlet on the primary riser to provide water for livestock and wildlife use. The top of the <br />riser was open. <br />The pond at the coal sales yard was also found dry (shown below).