_INSPECTION - C1981038 ‎(4)‎

• Permit No: C1981038
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Basil Bear
• Inspection Date: 9/26/2012
• Email Name: SLB
• Email Name: SB1
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

September 26, 2012 C-1981-038/Bowie No. 1 Mine SLB
also suggested that BRL explore the possibility of lessening the sharpness of this particular curve to promote
channel stability.
Ponds 1, 3,4 and the two loadout ponds were dry. Pond 2 and the waste disposal area pond held water below the
discharge level.
PROCESSING WASTE/COAL MINE WASTE PILES—Rule 4.10 and 4.11❑ Drainage Control; Surface
Stabilization; Placement:
The reclaimed waste pile appeared to be stable and well vegetated. The diversion ditch above the pile was
stable and in good condition.
ROADS—Rule 4.031] Construction 4.03.l(3)/4.03.2(3)❑ Drainage 4.03.l(4)/4.03.2(4)11 Surfacing and
Maintenance4.03.1(5) and(6)/4.03.2(5) and (6)11 Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7):
The entrance road to the site was in good condition. Ditches were functional and road surfacing was
adequate to prevent excessive dust generation or siltation. Silt fences that were installed when the road was
narrowed to post-mining width were in poor condition,but vegetation and surface manipulation appeared to be
adequate to control erosion and siltation.
REVEGETATION—Rule 4.15❑ Vegetative Cover; Timing:
Vegetation at the West Mine area was in excellent condition,with a good cover of perennial grasses and
forbs and very few weeds. A BLM weed crew was on site looking for star thistle plants;they reported no
observations on this outing or the previous two years. East mine vegetation was also progressing well,with a
considerable amount of saltbush observed on the upper fan bench.
Cheatgrass was observed along the reclaimed portions of the entrance road. The Division suggested that BRL
contact Webb Callicutt of Delta County for information on pre-emergent herbicides to control the cheatgrass.
Three large tamarisk bushes were observed, one below each of ponds 1,2, and 4. The Division suggested to the
operator that Delta County also be consulted on an appropriate method of eradication.
SUPPORT FACILITIES -Rule 4.04:
The water treatment and loadout areas were inspected and no problems were noted.
SIGNS AND MARKERS —Rule 4.02:
Mine identification and disturbance area markers were observed throughout the permit area and were in
good condition.
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS/COMPLIANCE
No enforcement actions were initiated as a result of this inspection,nor are any pending.
Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 2
Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 1
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