_INSPECTION - C1981038 ‎(37)‎

• Permit No: C1981038
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Bowie Resources, LLC
• Inspection Date: 1/31/2011
• Email Name: JJD
• Email Name: SB1
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

January 31, 2011 C-1981-038Bowie No. 1 Mine JJD
entrance gate to the site.
The sediment control at the unit train loadout was in place and functioning properly.The operator improved the
portion of the ditch that channels upland diversion water from the east gate area to the central diversion system.
The central diversion system was diverting upland water properly.The west side collection ditch was in place at
the loadout.The ditches and culverts at the other mine sites were covered in snow.
ROADS—Rule 4.03❑❑Construction 4.03.1(3)/4.03.2(3)❑❑Drainage 4.03.1(4)/4.03.2(4)❑E Surfacing and
Maintenance4.03.1(5)and(6)/4.03.2(5)and(6)0[]Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7):
The three paved entrance roads to the unit train loadout were in good condition.The dirt road at the
partially reclaimed temporary highway coal stockpile area was passable.The entrance roads to the East Mine,
West Mine,well field and the reclaimed run-of-mine coal stockpile area were covered in snow and had not been
plowed.The gate at the East Mine was blocked by snow so that area was not inspected.
REVEGETATION—Rule 4.15❑❑Vegetative Cover;Timing:
The outslope of the unit train loadout and the cut slopes and flat areas of the partially reclaimed temporary
highway coal stockpile area had a moderate to good cover of vegetation.The other mine site areas were covered in
snow so it was not possible to inspect vegetation cover.
SLIDES and DAMAGE -Rule 4.12:
Although covered in snow,there were no indications of slope instability at the reclaimed West Mine and
at the reclaimed run-of-mine coal stockpile area.The cut slopes at the partially reclaimed temporary highway coal
stockpile area were clear of snow and were stable.The unit train loadout bench outslopes also were stable.
However,due to snow blocking the entrance gate, it was not possible to inspect the East Mine.
SUPPORT FACILITIES -Rule 4.04:
Most of the facilities and mine-related structures have been dismantled and removed from the unit train
loadout area.There were no problems with the remaining facilities and structures.No other facilities are left at the
other mine sites,except those for sediment control.
SIGNS AND MARKERS—Rule 4.02:
Mine identification signs were up at each of the entrances to the various mine sites and along Steven's
Gulch Road where the permit boundary crosses the road.
Surface disturbance markers were up around the disturbed areas.The two subsidence warning signs were up along
Steven's Gulch road near the well field area.
TOPSOIL—Rule 4.06❑❑Removal 4.06.2; Substitute Materials 4.06.4(4); Storage and Protection 4.06.3;
Redistribution 4.06.4:
The topsoil stockpile on the west side of the unit train loadout area had a moderate to good vegetative
Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 5
Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 3
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