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December 21, 2011 C -1981 -019 /Colowyo Coal Mine RDZ <br /> <br /> <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 4 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 2 <br /> <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />An issue was identified with several flumes at NPDES points. The discharge pipes flow directly in to the Parshall <br />flumes, possibly making the flow measurements inaccurate. This issue will be investigated by Division staff. <br /> <br /> <br />GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLANCE: <br />The mine was found to be in general compliance with the permit. <br /> <br />R O ADS – Rule 4.03 C onstruction 4.03.1(3)/4.03.2(3) Drainage 4.03.1(4)/4.03.2(4) Surfacing and Maintenance <br />4.03 .1(5) and (6)/4.03.2(5) and (6) Rec lamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7): <br />No problems were observed with roads or culverts. <br /> <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS - Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br />West Pit reclamation from 2010 and 2011 was inspected from roads. Reclamation performed during 2011 was <br />inspected via foot. These areas appeared to be in good condition as no erosion or large weed patches we re <br />observed. <br /> <br />The top of the embankment at Prospect Pond should be seeded. <br /> <br />SU PPORT FACILITIES - Rule 4.04: <br />The crusher by the office was loading a truck. The South Taylor Lot and the administration building area were <br />also inspected. No problems were observed at these facilities. <br /> <br />S IGNS AND MARKERS – Rule 4.02: <br />Entrance signs were observed at the entrance, Section 28 pond, and Streeter Pond. They were a ll found to be in <br />compliance. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ENFORCEMENT ACT IONS/COMPLIANCE <br /> <br />No enforcement actions were taken as a result of this inspection, and none are pending. <br />