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III. 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. approved the diversion of an intermittent stream (Elk Creek). The stream channel will be reconstructed in accordance with 4.05.4(4). The Division has also approved surface and underground mining operations within and through Elk Creek, an intermittent stream at this location (see RN-5 Findings document dated February 9, 2009). The site of the proposed borehole drill pad and methane drainage exhausters/building location is shown in the attached Photograph No. 1. All site Sedimentation Ponds were inspected. Ponds A, B, D, east yard pond and the Substation No. 3 Pond were retaining water. The sedimentation ponds are all maintained and capable of functioning as intended. Pond embankments, inlets and discharge structures were stable and no problems were noted at any of the sediment pond locations. At Substation No.3, some routine maintenance will be needed to clear stockpiled material and debris from the perimeter ditches that flow to the Substation No. 3 Pond (see attached Photo No. 2). Support Facilities The II-West refuse pile was inspected. The operator was actively hauling and dumping refuse at the waste pile during this inspection (see attached Photograph No. 3). Adequate cover material is placed on the out slopes of the pile and roughened. The coal waste pile was stable with no signs of erosion. The Bear Creek fan site was operational and very well maintained. Some patchy snow remains at the Bear Creek fan site. The Hubbard Creek fan and substation site were inspected. The Hubbard Creek fan is shown in Photograph No. 4. The reclaimed Sanborn Creek portals, the Sanborn Creek fan site, and Substation No. 3 were also inspected. These lower elevation areas are free of snow cover. These facility locations appear to be sparsely vegetated but remain stable. No problems were noted during this complete inspection.