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Ill. 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 an aerial inspection of the Roadside Portals Mine conducted by Harry Ranney of the <br /> Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety(DRMS). Aerial photographs were taken on <br /> January 29, 2010 at approximately 11:41 PM. Weather conditions appeared to be clear and <br /> sunny at the time of the flight. Mike Boulay of the DRMS reviewed the aerial photographs. <br /> Eleven photographs were taken during the flyover. The DRMS experienced camera difficulties <br /> during this aerial inspection. All of the photographs are overexposed and several are out of <br /> focus. However, there were enough useable photos to prepare an aerial inspection report. Two <br /> of the higher-quality color photographs are attached at the end of this inspection report. <br /> Mine site areas visible in the photographs include the South Portal facilities, the UTL loop, and <br /> the CRDA waste disposal sites. CRDA waste disposal site No. 2 and the UTL loop area and <br /> Cameo Sand Offloading Facility are shown in Photograph No's 1 and 2 at the ends of this <br /> inspection report. .There are no discernible activities visible in the photographs. The mine site <br /> was mostly snow covered at the time of the inspection. <br /> General Mine Compliance <br /> All facility locations appeared to be well maintained. The mine site roads visible in the <br /> photographs were mostly cleared of snow, and appeared to be in good condition. The CRDA <br /> waste piles and all other site locations visible in the photographs appeared stable and no <br /> significant erosion or other problems were identified with this aerial inspection. <br />