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II. COMMENTS-COMPLIANCE <br /> Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during the inspection. Comments also describe <br /> any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts of evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br /> Coal Ridge C-1984-065 <br /> 23 March 2010 G <br /> Pg 1/1 <br /> This was a complete inspection of the Coal Ridge Mine in New Castle., Colorado. The inspection was <br /> conducted on 23 March 2010 by Jim Stark of CDRMS. The mine has been reclaimed and has <br /> undergone a Phase II Bond Release. The weather was cold with a mix of rain and snow and the ground <br /> was covered with a few inches of snow. <br /> Mine Availability of Records: All of the necessary records were available at the Garfield County <br /> Courthouse in Glenwood Springs. The records were checked prior to the site visit. See the records <br /> checklist at the end of this inspection for more details. <br /> Signs and Markers: The mine ID sign was in place on the gate and contained the necessary <br /> information(including permit number, contact information and operator information). The remaining <br /> topsoil stockpile had the appropriate"Topsoil" sign in place. <br /> Roads: The remaining road to the portal bench was covered with snow,but remained stable at the time <br /> of the inspection. There were no major issues with ruts on the road and no erosional problems were <br /> noted. <br /> Hydrologic Balance: - The ditches that remain at the site were covered with snow and did not appear to <br /> have any water flowing in them. No erosional problems were noted in the ditches. <br /> - The remaining sediment pond was dry at the time of the inspection. The pond embankment was <br /> covered with snow but appeared to be well vegetated. No erosional problems were noted on the pond <br /> embankment. <br /> Backfilling and Grading: - The backfilled and regraded portal and facilities areas were covered with <br /> snow but appeared to be stable at the time of the inspection. No cracking or settling was noted in the <br /> backfill. <br /> Overall the Coal Ridge Mine site is in good condition. This concludes the 23 March 2010 inspection <br /> report for the Coal Ridge Mine. <br />