department of natural resources · 2014-07-01 · diversions ae opena nd functional. 4.a hydrologic...

GARY R. HERBERT Governor

GREG BELL Lieutenant Governor

State of Utah DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

1594 West North Temple, Suite 1210, PO Box 145801, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5801 telephone (801) 538-5340 facsimile (801) 359-3940 TTY (801) 538-7458 www.ogm.utah.gov

MICHAEL R. STYLER Executive Director

Division of Oil, Gas and Mining JOHN R. BAZA Division Director

June 30, 2014

Alan Boehms, Manager Denver Field Branch 1999 Broadway, Suite 3320 Denver, Colorado 80202-3050 Subject: June 2014 OSM Compliance Report Dear Mr. Boehms:

Attached please find the following June 2014 inspection reports, notice of violations, cessation orders, modifications, terminations, vacations, proposed assessments, finalized assessments, conference requests, hearings held, and fines paid.

Inspections Permit # Inspection Date Type Mine Name C/007/0001 06/10/2014 Partial White Oak C/007/0004 06/10/2014 Partial Castle Gate C/007/0005 06/17/2014 Partial Skyline C/007/0011 06/25/2014 Partial Hiawatha C/007/0012 06/12/2014 Partial Wellington Preparation Plant C/007/0013 06/17/2014 Complete Horse Canyon C/007/0016 06/19/2014 Complete Gordon Creek 2, 7 & 8 C/007/0018 06/19/2014 Complete Soldier Canyon C/007/0019 06/18/2014 Complete Centennial C/007/0020 06/26/2014 Complete Horizon C/007/0022 06/17/2014 Partial Savage Coal Terminal C/007/0033 06/19/2014 Complete Wildcat Loadout C/007/0035 06/24/2014 Complete Sunnyside Refuse C/007/0038 06/10/2014 Partial Willow Creek C/007/0039 06/19/2014 Complete Dugout Canyon C/007/0041 06/05/2014 Partial West Ridge C/007/0042 06/24/2014 Complete Star Point Refuse C/007/0045 06/05/2014 Partial Wellington Dry-Coal Facility C/015/0007 06/25/2014 Complete Hidden Valley C/015/0015 06/19/2014 Complete Emery Deep C/015/0017 06/30/2014 Partial Des Bee Dove C/015/0018 06/24/2014 Partial Deer Creek C/015/0025 06/23/2014 Partial Bear Canyon C/015/0032 06/10/2014 Partial Oversite Crandall Canyon C/025/0005 06/12/2014 Complete Oversite Coal Hollow C/041/0002 06/03/2014 Partial Sufco

OSM Compliance Report June 30, 2014

C/041/0002 06/10/2014 Partial Oversite Sufco X/007/0044 06/04/2014 Partial Columbia Well Site Notice of Violation Permit # Date Issued NOV # Mine Name C/015/0015 06/25/2014 N10146 Emery Deep NOV/CO Modification Date Permit # Date Issued Date Modified NOV/CO # Mine Name C/007/0020 05/27/2014 06/05/2014 N10140 Horizon C/007/0020 05/27/2014 06/05/2014 N10141 Horizon C/007/0020 05/27/2014 06/05/2014 N10142 Horizon NOV/CO Termination Date Permit # Date Issued Date Terminated NOV/CO # Mine Name C/025/0005 01/15/2014 06/16/2014 N10135 Coal Hollow C/015/0015 06/25/2014 06/25/2014 N10146 Emery Deep C/007/0042 05/02/2014 06/27/2014 N10139 Star Point Refuse Proposed Assessments Permit # Date Issued NOV/CO # Mine Name C/007/0042 05/02/2014 N10139 Star Point Refuse

All of the listed inspection reports, modifications, terminations, vacations, assessments and correspondence, included in this envelope have been verified by one of the Permit Supervisors.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Steab Engineering Technician II

Inspection Report

C0070001Permit Number:

PARTIAL

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

6/12/2014 2:30:00 PM

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:

6/10/2014 11:30:00 AMStart Date/Time:

partly cloudy, 65 F

Inspector:

Weather:

Priscilla Burton,

JHELFRIC

6/23/2014

Accepted by:

3869InspectionID Report Number:

Representatives Present During the Inspection:

Priscilla Burton OGMDaron Haddock OGMJames Owen OGM

,

WHITE OAK MINE

LODESTAR ENERGY INC

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

3,906.00

151.10

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The mine site slopes, terraces and reclaimed channels were inspected after the pre-bid meeting which was held on 6/10/2014 from 9 to 11 a.m. The mine site is stable. Whiskey Creek has flow of about 0.5 gpm in the reclaimed area. Two springs are mere wet spots on the banks. The slopes are green with perennial grasses, forbs and shrubs, particularly in the biosolids treated locations.

The loadout was inspected on 6/12/2014.

Report summary and status for pending enforcement actions, permit conditions, Division Orders, and amendments:

Date

37

Inspector's Signature:

Note: This inspection report does not constitute an affidavit of compliance with the regulatory program of the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining.

Priscilla Burton,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other

Mineral Ownership Types of Operations

RECLAIMED

PERMANENT COAL PROGRAMPermit Type:

Permit Status:

Inspector ID Number:

of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0070001Permit Number:

PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

REVIEW OF PERMIT, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS PERMIT CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Substantiate the elements on this inspection by checking the appropriate performance standard. a. For COMPLETE inspections provide narrative justification for any elements not fully inspected unless element is not appropriate to the site, in which case check Not Applicable. b. For PARTIAL inspections check only the elements evaluated.2. Document any noncompliance situation by reference the NOV issued at the appropriate performance standard listed below.3. Reference any narratives written in conjunction with this inspection at the appropriate performace standard listed below.4. Provide a brief status report for all pending enforcement actions, permit conditions, Divison Orders, and amendments.

CommentEvaluated Not Applicable Enforcement

1. Permits, Change, Transfer, Renewal, Sale

2. Signs and Markers

3. Topsoil

4.a Hydrologic Balance: Diversions

4.b Hydrologic Balance: Sediment Ponds and Impoundments

4.c Hydrologic Balance: Other Sediment Control Measures

4.d Hydrologic Balance: Water Monitoring

4.e Hydrologic Balance: Effluent Limitations

5. Explosives

6. Disposal of Excess Spoil, Fills, Benches

7. Coal Mine Waste, Refuse Piles, Impoundments

8. Noncoal Waste

9. Protection of Fish, Wildlife and Related Environmental Issues

10. Slides and Other Damage

11. Contemporaneous Reclamation

12. Backfilling And Grading

13. Revegetation

14. Subsidence Control

15. Cessation of Operations

16.a Roads: Construction, Maintenance, Surfacing

16.b Roads: Drainage Controls

17. Other Transportation Facilities

18. Support Facilities, Utility Installations

19. AVS Check

20. Air Quality Permit

21. Bonding and Insurance

22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The "eyebrow" above the large sinkhole is stable. Vegetation has taken hold on its berm and in the ditch.


Pocks/gouges are stable and functioning. A few pocks are holding water. Most are dry.


There is evidence of elk, deer, cougar passing through the area.


The slopes are green with perennial grasses, forbs and shrubs, particularly in the biosolids treated locations. See attached photos.

13. Revegetation

Large and small sinkholes are stable.


A pre-bid site meeting was held for the White Oak road removal project. Bids are due June 23.


The removal of three transformers from the power pole was discussed.


The sheep herder was recently camped at the loadout. Sheep have grazed the loadout.

22. Other

Inspection Report


PARTIAL


6/17/2014 12:30:00 PM

Thursday, May 01, 2014

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Partly Cloudy, Temp. 57 Deg. F.

Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

JHELFRIC

6/23/2014

Accepted by:



Gregg Galecki CompanyKarl Houskeeper OGM

HC 35 BOX 380, HELPER UT 84526

SKYLINE MINE

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

10,611.41

121.97

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The mine identification signs into the different areas of the mining permit area are up to date and compliant with the Utah R645 Coal Rules.


Diversions ae opena nd functional.


The powder and cap magazines are properly signed and grouded according to regulations.

5. Explosives

Plans to re-mine the refuse pile have been submitted and approved by the Division (DOGM). Re-mining had not started at the time of the inspection , but is planned to begin this week.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

6/25/2014 2:00:00 PM

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 80's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:



Dana Jenkins CompanySteve Demczak OGM

PO BOX 1240, HUNTINGTON UT 84528

HIAWATHA MINE

HIAWATHA COAL CO INC

HIAWATHA COAL CO INC

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

12,177.00

290.00

95.90

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The slurry pond #1 and #5 are both inactive. It is likely these slurry ponds will not be active until next spring. Slurry Pond is or near or ready for reclamation. Majority for the coal has been mined this year. There is a small area that still has coal slurry but the ash content may or may not be high.

The slurry pond #1 is near or now ready for reclamation. It depends on the quality of slurry still within the pile to determine if pond can be reclaimed. It the material is to high in ash then is pile can be reclaimed.

Since, the last inspection the permittee mined approximately 3,000 tons from slurry pond #5.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The identification signs are next to the roads to the mine site. The identification sign meets the minimum requirements of the R645 Coal Rules.


The permittee has been working in Middle Fork Canyon clean culverts and diversion. The diversions and culvert are not design to handle the runoff from the mountain since the forest fire. The mud from last year’s rainstorm was as high as the top of a road grader tire. That is about 5 feet of mud laid down from the storm event.


The sediment pond was cleaned out last year in middle fork canyon. The permittee is now clean this pond again due the last year’s rainstorm. The sediment pond was filled with 10 feet on mud from one rainstorm. The permittee is in the process of cleaning this pond again.


Inspected the refuse piles and did not see any hazardous conditions. The permittee mined approximately 3,000 tons from slurry pond #1 since, the last inspection.


The site is generally clear of non-coal waste materials.

8. Noncoal Waste

The rainstorm of last year caused a massive mud flow in the Middle Fork Canyon. This is cause by the forest fire of the year before.


The permittee is continuing cleaning the main road in Middle Fork Canyon.


All road drainages in Middle Fork Canyon are open and functioning as design.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL

Thursday, June 12, 2014

6/12/2014 3:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 80's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

JHELFRIC

6/23/2014

Accepted by:



Patrick Collins CompanySteve Demczak OGM

PO BOX 337, SPRINGVILLE UT 84663

WELLINGTON PREPARATION PLANT

PRICE RIVER TERMINAL, LLC

WATCO TRANSLOADING, LLC

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

1,573.50

392.00

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The permittee is in the process of grading for new spur line (new train track) for oil trans-loading. The Westside of the property is used for trans-loading of crude oil.

Several test pits where dug into the course refuse. The material is being taken to Sunnyside Cogeneration Plant.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The permittee installed new identifications from roads leading to public access. The information contains within the signs meet the R645 Coal Rules. They have also installed new MSHA signs.


The topsoil piles were inspected with no signs of wind or water erosion. The topsoil piles were stable.

3. Topsoil

The diversions and culverts were recently clean throughout the property. No water was flowing within these diversions and culverts at the time of the inspections. The diversions would function as design during a storm event.


Most of the sediment ponds were dry. No hazardous conditions were noticed. The embankments were stable. The sediment ponds are not likely to discharge in the near future.


I inspected the refuse piles and slurry ponds. No hazardous conditions were noticed during the inspection. The slurry ponds had test pits for coal quality. Some of the material will be used for a test burn.


The permittee is continuing to clean non-coal waste materials from the Westside of the permit area.

8. Noncoal Waste

Road drainage was functioning as designed.


No new facilities were constructed since the last inspection. A track spur was installed.


Inspection Report


COMPLETE


6/17/2014 2:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, clear, warm

Inspector:

Weather:

James Owen,

Accepted by:



James Owen OGMJay Marshall Company

PO BOX 910, EAST CARBON UT 84520-0910

HORSE CANYON MINE

UTAHAMERICAN ENERGY INC

UTAHAMERICAN ENERGY INC

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

5,992.07

42.60

74.26

74.26

74.26

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

Monday, June 30, 2014

This was a complete inspection. Arrived unannounced at the West Ridge mine. Proceeded to the Lila mine site with JayMarshall and Karen Odendahl.


Date

62



James Owen,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 5


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 5


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The current DOGM permit remains valid through May 6, 2016. The current UPDES permit (UTG040024) is valid through August 31, 2018.


The Permittee had the proper identification signs in place. The ID signs were located at the point of access and included the name, address, telephone number, permit number and MSHA ID number. Disturbed area boundary, perimeter markers, and topsoil storage areas signs were correctly placed.


Topsoil storage areas signs were correctly placed. No wind or water erosion was observed. No additional topsoil was placed and there was no topsoil reclamation taking place. No resources were leaving the topsoil area. Vegetative cover is protecting the topsoil stockpile as well as can be expected. The designed sediment control berm for the topsoil stockpile (identified in the MRP) is in place and functioning properly.

3. Topsoil

All diversions, ditches, and culverts are properly designed with certified drawings. Ditches and culverts were in need of general maintenance. The issues will need to be addressed before the next DOGM inspection or technical visit.


Impoundments have been properly inspected (most recent inspection was complete 9-16-13). No hazards or signs of instability were identified at either Pond 1 or Pond 2 during the inspection. Both ponds contained water. All inlets and outlets were functional. The elevations at pond 1 and 2 are 5834 and 5835, respectively.


Silt fences needing maintenance were identified. Maintenance for sediment control measures and diversions needs to be completed by the next inspection. Jay Marshall provided updated photos of the portal ASCA areas. The ASCA's appear to be functioning properly and are controlling sediment as planned and designed.


No UPDES parameters have been exceeded. Water monitoring has been conducted according to schedule.


Both of the UPDES outfalls were reported as "no flow" on 5-31-14. The timeliness of each reporting period was in accordance with the permitted reporting criteria.


of 5


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The Permittee maintains Utah Surface Blaster Certification on file. The certified blaster on file is Dale G. Davis, certification #301. The certification expired on February 18, 2014. The certification has been renewed, but a new certificate is needed to be kept on file. Explosive and detonator storage magazines are located on the surface facilities map; they are properly locked and properly maintained.

5. Explosives

No disposal of excess spoil, fills, or benches is taking place at this time.


There are no coal mine waste or refuse piles that require inspection or certification. Impoundments have been properly maintained, inspected and certified.


No non-coal waste issues were identified during the inspection.

8. Noncoal Waste

No wildlife was observed during the inspection.


No slides or damage were observed or reported.


No contemporaneous reclamation is taking place.


No backfilling and grading is taking place.


Roads are properly maintained and surfacing is adequate. No compliance issues were identified.


Ditches and culverts are in need of general maintenance. This will need to be addressed by the next technical visit.


Conveyor belt areas were inspected for identification of areas that require maintenance and general up-keep. Coal fines need better control. Any areas where the vacuum truck is unable to pick up the fines will need to be cleaned by hand tools and methods.


of 5


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

No issues were identified with support facilities or utility installations.


An AVS check revealed no issues.

19. AVS Check

The current air quality allows the mine to produce 4.5 million tons/year. The mine is currently only producing a small fraction of that due to the fact that it is still in development stages.


The bond currently posted is adequate. The current liability insurance policy expires on 6/1/15.


22. Other

Inspection Report


COMPLETE


6/19/2014


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:

6/19/2014Start Date/Time:

Inspector:

Weather:

Amanda Daniels,

Accepted by:



Amanda Daniels OGM

HC 35 BOX 380, HELPER UT 84526

GORDON CREEK 2, 7 & 8 MINES

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

179.27

34.15

32.52

32.52

0.73

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

67



Amanda Daniels,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


RECLAIMED


Permit Status:


of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

Ther DOGM permit is due to expire for the site on August 27, 2014 and is currently in the process of being renewed as DOGM Task ID 4585.


Company information is displayed at the gate at the entrance to the site.


Jacob's pond appeared stable, without any problems noted in the embankments or outlet. The pond was inspespected and stamped by a PE in 3rd quarter 2013.


Water monitoring has taken place and been submitted to the DOGM database as required in the permit.


The facility is bonded for an amount of $641,443 and is insured through February 1, 2015.


Inspection Report


COMPLETE


6/19/2014 2:00:00 PM

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 80's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:



David Spillman CompanySteve Demczak OGM

PO BOX 1029, WELLINGTON UT 84542

SOLDIER CANYON MINE

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

6,624.64

24.32

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The site is idle and is more of a storage area of mining equipment.

Permit Condition: Canyon Fuel Company has just one permit condition for the Soldier Canyon Mine; to submit water quality data in an electronic format through the Electronic Data Input web site.

Permitting Actions: None


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 4


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 4


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

No permitting action is currently being processed with the Division for Soldier Creek Mine. The permit will expire on Feb. 03, 2017. The SPCC plan was last updated on October 11, 2011. The UPDES permit will expire on August 31, 2016. The UPDES permit number is UT0023680. The Air Quality permit is DAQE-334-94.


The identification sign was on the side of the main road overlooking the sediment pond. The information addressed the requirements of the R645 Coal Rules.


The diversions were open and would function during a rain storm event.


I inspected the sediment pond. The permittee did some prevention of otter slope failure by installing post and wooden planks on the outslopes of the sediment pond. The stream is adjacent to the outslope of the sediment pond. The outslope is nearly vertical drop to the stream. The sediment pond is incised and was completely dry. There were no hazardous conditions and no signs of slope failure. This work is to reduce the possibility of future problem.


The water monitoring information is submitted to the Division in Salt Lake City.


There was no discharge from the sediment pond for the first quarter of 2014.


The site was clear of non-coal waste materials. Some old equipment could be considered as non-coal mine waste since the equipment was vandalized last year.

8. Noncoal Waste

No slides or Other damage was noticed during the inspection.


The site is inactive.


Much of the support facilities would need major renovation primary due to vandals. Buildings have been broken into and copper wiring has been taken.


of 4


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The insurance will expire on February 1, 2015. The insurance form meets the minimum requirements of the R645 Coal Rules. The mine site is bonded for the amount of $1,593,000.


Inspection Report


COMPLETE


6/18/2014 12:00:00 PM

Monday, May 12, 2014

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Clear Skies, Temp. 61 Deg. F.

Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

JHELFRIC

6/23/2014

Accepted by:



Karl Houskeeper OGM


CENTENNIAL MINE

ANDALEX RESOURCES INC

ANDALEX RESOURCES INC

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

2,274.77

47.19

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


Checked in at the main office located at the West Ridge Mine site. Jay Marshall or Karin Odendahl were not available. Spoke with the draftsman. Conducted the paperwork portion of the inspection, then proceeded the Centennial mine unattended.


Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


INACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The current DOGM permit was issued effective 01/04/2012 and expires on 01/04/2017.

-Certificate of Insurance issued 06/01/2013 and terminates 06/01/2014.-Reclamation agreement dated and signed February 1990 (amended January 2001).-UPDES permit UTG040029 effective 09/01/2013 and expires midnight 08/31/2018.-Air Quality permit DAQE-997-96, issued October 25, 1996.-SPCC Plan dated 08/2012.


The mine identification sign was in place on the metal archway at the entrance into the mine permit area. The identification sign contained the information that is required in the Utah R645 Coal Rules. The mine identification sign is compliant with the coal rules.


Diversions and culverts were inspected. The culvert inlet at the road entrance to the main office is partially filled with sediment, but still functional. The culvert outlet across from the fuel station is partially filled with sediment, but still functional. The undisturbed culvert inlet by the oil storage building is partially filled with leaves and sediment, but is still functional. Arrangements to schedule the maintenance of these structures was scheduled prior to the close of the inspection.


The Second Quarter 2014 sediment pond inspections were done on June 6, 2014.


Reviewed the March, April and May Discharge Monitoring Reports. No discharges occurred for the referenced months.


The air quality permit DAQE-997-96 referenced above was issued on October 25, 1996 and remains in effect.


Inspection Report


COMPLETE


6/26/2014 12:30:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:



Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

Accepted by:



Kit Pappas CompanyKarl Houskeeper OGM

57 WEST 200 SOUTH, SUITE 400, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84101

HORIZON MINE

HIDDEN SPLENDOR RESOURCES


CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

1,577.00

9.50

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


INACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 4


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 4


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The current DOGM permit C/007/020 was issued effective 10/11/2011 and expires 10/11/2016.

-Certificate of Insurance policy #GL00040912-01 issued 12/03/2013 and terminates 12/03/2014.-UPDES permit UTG040000 (General) UTG040019 (Site Specific) effective 09/01/2013 and expires midnight 08/31/2018.-Air Quality permit DAQE-700-70, issued November 7, 2000.-SPCC Plan dated January 2010. The Plan is P.E. certified, stamped, signed and dated by a Utah P.E.


The mine identification sign is in place near the end of the carbon county road used to access the mining permit area. The sign contains the required information.


NOV # 10140 was issued on a prior inspection for failure to maintain a culvert inlet (5/27/14) Work has been done on site to abate the NOV.


NOV # 10141 was issued on a prior inspection for failure to maintain the sediment pond (5/27/14) Minor work on outside of pond has been done in relationship to the NOV.

The first quarter 2014 sediment pond inspection was done on March 13, 2014. Second quarter 2014 sediment pond inspection was done on May 15, 2014. The estimated sediment elevation is 7565.5. The 60% sediment elevation is 7566.9.


NOV # 10133 and #10134 are awaiting the fine. NOV's were for failure to collect water data.


The discharge monitoring reports for March, April and May 2014 were reviewed as part of the complete inspection. No discharges occurred from any of the referenced months.


No explosives and/pr magazines are on site.

5. Explosives

NOV #10142 was issued on a prior inspection for failure to properly store noncoal waste. (5/27/14) Work has been done on site to abate the NOV

8. Noncoal Waste

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COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The bond is secured by a letter of credit through Bank One in the amount of $57,000 and collateral to add up to the amount of $342,000. This letter of credit expired on January 20, 2007. The appraisal was updated as of 12/20/06 for the real estate (collateral) and the appraisal is now $625,000 and the collateral is adequate. The updated reclamation cost estimate is $445,000 in 2011 dollars.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


6/17/2014 12:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 70's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:



Steve Demczak OGM

6340 S 3000 E STE 600, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84121

SAVAGE COAL TERMINAL

SAVAGE SERVICES CORP

SAVAGE SERVICES CORP

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

153.46

132.50

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The trans- loading oil is taking place at Savage Coal terminal. There is a possibility that this could be expanded in the near future. The road expansion for loading crude oil is completed and is use.

The coal storage facilities was receiving trucks for loading or unloading of coal during the inspection.

The shipping and loading of coal on to unit trains should increase slightly.

The wash plant was idle.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

Identification sign was at gate to permit area. The information meets the minimum requirements of the R645 Coal Rules.


The topsoil pile by the coal stock piles was inspected. The topsoil pile was stable with no signs of water or wind erosion. Some vegetation is growing on the pile. The topsoil pile silt fences needs maintenance. The silt fence is sagging and is rip in some places.

3. Topsoil

The diversions were inspected and some minor cleaning of diversions will be needed in the near future. Coal fines have started to build-up within the diversions. The diversions at this time are still functioning as design. Permittee has stated that the diversions will be clean out.


The sediment ponds were inspected with no hazardous conditions noticed during the inspection. No sediment pond was discharging. The sediment ponds were dry except for the lower sediment closes to the pump house. This sediment pond is used for wetting down the haul roads. The sediment ponds are incised.


The refuse pile is totally eliminated for the time being. No refuse pile inspection is needed as long as there is no refuse.


The loadout was clear of non-coal waste materials.

8. Noncoal Waste


Roads were graded and water.


Inspection Report


COMPLETE


6/19/2014 1:15:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:

6/19/2014 12:15:00 PMStart Date/Time:

Clear and sunny

Inspector:

Weather:

Amanda Daniels,

Accepted by:



Amanda Daniels OGMKit Pappas Company

3266 SOUTH 125 WEST, PRICE UT 84501

WILDCAT LOADOUT

INTERMOUNTAIN POWER AGENCY

AMERICA WEST RESOURCES, INC.

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

100.00

88.62

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


A complete inspection of the Wildcat Loadout facilities was conducted on June 19, 2014. Relevent paperwork was found onsite and inspected. The coal fine clean-up area on the East side of the facility was walked after inspecting the permit area. Joe Fielder and Kit Pappas were met with prior to the inspection.


Date

67



Amanda Daniels,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

Ther permittee recently received approval for Task ID 4593. Their DOGM permit was recently renewed and expires on May 5, 2019.


Signs are clearly displayed to indicate appropriate company information.


Topsoil piles are marked and appear to be in stable condition.

3. Topsoil

Pond inspections were recently conducted by Tom Poluso, and inspection forms for March 24, 2014 were reviewed. All six sediment ponds have addequate sediment storage volume, and contain cleanout markers.


Water monitoring data has been submitted to the DOGM database as required in the permit.


Current DMRs have been submitted to DEQ, and copies have been received by the Division.


The refuse pile inspections were reviewed, and the pile appears stable.


The facility is free of noncoal waste.

8. Noncoal Waste

The facility's air quality permit was approved on December 3, 20114.


The facility is bonded for an ammount of $1,144,000 and is self-insured


Inspection Report


COMPLETE


6/24/2014 12:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:



Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

Accepted by:



Rusty Netz CompanyKarl Houskeeper OGM

PO BOX 159, SUNNYSIDE UT 84539

SUNNYSIDE REFUSE & SLURRY

SUNNYSIDE COGENERATION ASSOCIATES


CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

241.25

196.65

5.35

5.35

5.35

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 4


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 4


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The following permits were reviewed as part of the complete inspection:

-Mining permit C/007/035 issued February 4, 2013 and expires February 4, 2018.-UPDES permit #UT0024759 effective August 1, 2007 and expires midnight July 31, 2012. Temporarily extended until new permit is issued.-Air Quality Permit DAQO-702038-02 issued November 1, 2002, remains in effect.-SPCC plan is only applicable to plant site which is not within the permit area.-Certificate of Insurance effective 08/01/2011 and terminates 08/01/2012.-Reclamation agreement is dated December 1996 and signed by both parties


The mine identification sign is posted at the entrance into the mining permit area on a power pole. The sign contains all of the required information set forth as requirements in the Utah R645 Coal Rules.


All Diversions are open and functional.


The sediment ponds were inspected for the First Quarter of 2014 on March 27, 2014. A report was compiled and P.E. certified. Existing sediment levels for all of the sediment ponds was found below the 60% sediment elevation level, which requires that a pond be cleaned.


The discharge monitoring reports for Janaury, February, March, April and May 2014 were reviewed as part of the complete inspection. The reports showed that no discharge occurred in any of the months listed from any of the sediment pond outfalls for the mine site. The reports were submitted to the State of Utah Department of Environment Quality.


The excess spoil piles #1 and #2 were inspected on March 27, 2014 for first quarter 2014. A report was compiled and P.E. certified. The reports did not show any problem with either excess spoil pile. Excess spoil pile #2, phase #2 is the pile that is being actively utilized.


The first quarter 2014 refuse pile inspection was done on March 27, 2014 and has been P.E certified.


of 4


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

DAQ-702038-02 issued November 1, 2002, remains in effect. Air Quality Permit DAQE-691-99 issued August 13, 1999 was replaced by DAQO-702038-02. The permit was modified to allow the usage of a diesel generator on the power plant site. The Air Quality Permit covers both the power


A Pledge and Escrow agreement dated January 4, 2002 is in place. The escrow agency is Wells Fargo for SCA. SCA has invested $1,780,250.19 in federally guaranteed Treasury Notes as of December 31, 2006. The required bond amount is $1,720,000.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


6/10/2014 1:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 80's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

JHELFRIC

6/23/2014

Accepted by:


PO BOX 30, HELPER UT 84526-0030

WILLOW CREEK MINE

PLATEAU MINING CORP

PLATEAU MINING CORP

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

14,662.49

95.40

187.85

187.85

92.45

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The permittee had a survey conducted on the shaft area in November 2013. The shafts settled near one inches. This could be in the error of the survey accuracy. The shafts appear to be stable and no change since the last inspection.

The permittee has completed the reconstructing of three diversions. A 200 plus year rainstorm this summer had moved rip rap, cause erosion within the stream channel. The repair was completed in November16, 2013.

No violations were issued.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The DOGM Permit will expire on April 26, 2016. The permittee will seek bond release in 2015 for all properties except lower Crandall Canyon shaft area. The shaft area is about 1 acre.


I inspected identification signs at the gate to Crandall Canyon, the topsoil barrow area along highway US 50-6, and next to the road along Indian Canyon. The signs meet the minimum requirements of the R645 Coal Rules.


All available topsoil was used in reclamation. I did not see any signs of erosion to the topsoil. The soil appeared to be stable.

3. Topsoil

The reconstructed diversions were functioning as design. No water was flowing within the diversions.


The site is completely pock to control sediment flow.


The reclaim site was clear of non-coal waste materials.

8. Noncoal Waste

No slides or other damage was noticed during the inspection.


The reclaim site meets AOC in my opinion.


The reclaim site is vegetated. I do not know if it meets the cover requirement. The permittee has conducted vegetation survey this year.

13. Revegetation

Road diversions and culverts were open.


Inspection Report


COMPLETE


6/19/2014 4:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 80's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:



David Spillman CompanySteve Demczak OGM

PO BOX 1029, WELLINGTON UT 84542

DUGOUT CANYON MINE

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

9,801.00

108.70

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The mine was active and mining coal. The mine is still running one miner section. There may be an increase in production in the near future. There is also talk about reinstalling a longwall.

No coal was being shipped during the inspection. Coal is ship durning the late afternoon.

There are plans to continue reclaiming the De-gas pads. The permittee is short handed to oversite the reclamation of the DE-gas pads and roads.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 4


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 4


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The DOGM permit expires on March 16, 2018. Air Quality permit number is DAQUE-AN0116340009-07. UPDES permit number is UT0025593 and expire on Nov. 30, 2014. The SPCC Plan was reviewed on October 25, 2010.


I reviewed the identification signs at the mine, the information on the sign meeting the minimum requirements of the R645 Coal Rules. It is next to the gate entering the mine site. There are also identification signs at the refuse pile and topsoil pile. The information is the same on all signs.


I inspected the topsoil piles at the refuse pile and at the main road to Soldier Creek Mine. The topsoil piles were stable with no signs of wind or water erosion.

3. Topsoil

Several diversions need to be clean out. The diversion along the road to the water tanks need to be clean out and regarding to the diversion around the refuse pile in some areas need grading. Sediment has started to build-up in these diversions. These diversions will function as design.


I inspected the mine site sediment pond and it contained water but was not discharging during the inspection. The refuse sediment pond was completely dry. I did not see any hazardous conditions. The embankments were stable. The permittee inspected the sediment ponds on April 16, 2014. No hazardous conditions were reported.


Water monitoring information is submitted to the Division. The information is reviewed and a report is written.


There was no discharge for the first quarter of 2014.


The refuse pile was inspected by the permittee on April 16, 2014. No hazardous conditions were reported. I inspected the refuse pile and the permittee will need to do minor maintenance to the diversion at the toe of the refuse pile. Sediment has started to fill the diversion. The diversion will function as design but maintenance will be needed.


of 4


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The site was clear of non-coal waste materials.

8. Noncoal Waste

No slides or Other damage was noticed during the inspection.


Roads are well maintained.


No new surface facilities since the last inspection.


The insurance policy will expire on 02/01/2015. The accord form was reviewed and meets the requirements of the R645 Coal Rules. The bonding amount is $3,550,000. The Reclamation Agreement was inspected and is signed by the Division. The total disturbed area is 104.70 acres.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


6/5/2014 2:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 80's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

JHELFRIC

6/23/2014

Accepted by:



Jay Marshall CompanySteve Demczak OGM


WEST RIDGE MINE

WEST RIDGE RESOURCES

WEST RIDGE RESOURCES

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

8,080.58

31.24

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The mine was producing coal during the inspection.

Coal trucks were in the process of get loaded with coal.

I checked the outlet of mine water monitoring book at the foreman's office. The reports were up to date as required.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The Identification sign is located at the main gate to the property. The sign meets the minimum requirements of the R645 Coal Rules.


There were no signs of wind or water erosion.

3. Topsoil

The diversions were inspected. The permittee will be cleaning out several diversions because of sediment has started to build-up within. The diversions are functioning as designed.


The sediment pond contained little water and is unlikely to discharge water in the near future. The out slopes were stable. I did not see any signs of hazardous conditions.


Water monitoring information is submitted to the Division in Salt Lake City. The information is reviewed and a report is written.


The site was generally clear of non-coal waste materials.

8. Noncoal Waste

No slides or other damages were noticed during the inspection.


Roads were in good condition and dust free.


The diversions along the roads were open and functioning as design. Small amount of water was flowing within the diversions.


No new faculties were constructed since the last inspection.


Inspection Report


COMPLETE


6/24/2014 3:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:



Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

Accepted by:



Rusty Netz CompanyKarl Houskeeper OGM

PO BOX 159, SUNNYSIDE UT 84539

STAR POINT REFUSE



CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

152.93

152.93

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The following permits were reviewed in conjunction with the complete inspection::

-Mining permit C/007/042 issued November 14, 2008 and expires November 14, 2013.-UPDES permit #UTG040025 effective September 1, 2013 and expires @ midnight August 31, 2018.-Air Quality Permit DAQE-239-02 issued April 1, 2002, remains in effect.-SPCC plan is not required.-Certificate of Insurance effective 08/01/2013 and terminates 08/01/2014.-Reclamation agreement is dated October 14, 2003 and signed by both parties.


The mine identification sign is posted at the entrance into the permit area.


The sediment ponds were inspected during the First Quarter of 2014 on March 27, 2014. A report from this inspection was compiled and then P.E. certified. The reports were checked to make sure that all existing sediment elevations are below the 60% sediment elevation. Once the sediment level reached the 60% sediment level the pond is required to be cleaned.


The discharge monitoring reports for January, February, March, April, and May 2014 were reviewed as part of the complete inspection. The reports and submittal letter to the State of Utah Division of Environmental Quality shows that no discharge occurred from any of the outfalls during the listed month.


The first quarter 2014 refuse pile inspection was done on March 27, 2014 and has been P.E certified.


The air quality permit DAQE-239-02 was issued on April 1, 2002 and remains in effect.


The bond is a collateral bond in the amount of $1,375,737.31, as of December 31, 2006.


Inspection Report

X0070044Permit Number:

PARTIAL


6/4/2014 9:15:00 AM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny and warm; high 80's today

Inspector:

Weather:

Pete Hess,

JHELFRIC

6/5/2014

Accepted by:



Pete Hess OGM

57 WEST 200 SOUTH, SUITE 400, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84101

COLUMBIA WELL SITE


CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


There has not been any change in the status of this site.All snow has melted off the cliff areas.


Date

46



Pete Hess,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


PROPOSED

COAL EXPLORATION SMALLPermit Type:

Permit Status:


of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetX0070044Permit Number:

PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetX0070044Permit Number:

PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The Permittee ID sign is faded and difficult to read. The permit number and telephone number were re-marked this day. Contact information for this site should be made to Mr. Brent Davies, C & P Coal Resources, Inc.


The surface roughening at this site is effectively controlling intercepted precipitation.


There was no flow in Horse Canyon Creek at the Emery County bridge. A small trickle was observed down channel of the Turtle Canyon / Range Creek road junction.culvert.


Blue Bell Penstemmon and Indian paint brush are sprouting. Vegetation is well developed.

13. Revegetation

The $ 6500 cash bond remains in place.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


6/5/2014 12:45:00 PM

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny and hot; 80's F

Inspector:

Weather:

Pete Hess,

JHELFRIC

6/9/2014

Accepted by:



Pete Hess OGM

1865 WEST RIDGE ROAD, WELLINGTON UT 84654

WELLINGTON DRY-COAL CLEANING FACILITY

BRC WELLINGTON, LLC

BOWIE REFINED COAL, LLC

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

30.00

30.00

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The site was idle during today's inspection.


Date

46



Pete Hess,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

Inspection Report


COMPLETE


6/25/2014 1:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:



Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

Accepted by:



Russel Jensen CompanyKarl Houskeeper OGM

1000 CONSOL ENERGY DRIVE, CANONSBURG PA 15317

HIDDEN VALLEY MINE

CONSOL MINING COMPANY, LLC


EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

960.00

6.70

6.70

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


RECLAIMED


Permit Status:


of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:


-Certificate of Insurance policy number BOG 9377215-10, issued 11/05/2013 and terminates 11/05/2014.


The mine identification sign is in place at the end of the county road and beginning of the mining permit area. The writing is beginning to fade and needs to be darkened.


The silt fence that is located in near proximity to the mine identification sign is functional.


Inspection Report


COMPLETE


6/19/2014 12:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:



Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

Accepted by:



Karl Houskeeper OGM

1000 CONSOL ENERGY DRIVE, CANONSBURG PA 15317

EMERY DEEP MINE



EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

442.50

248.50

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:


-Certificate of Insurance policy number BOG 9377215-10, issued 11/05/2013 and terminates 11/05/2014.-UPDES permit UT-0022616 effective 07/01/2012 and expires @ midnight 06/30/2017. -Air Quality permit DAQE-AN0229006-05, issued July 20, 2005.-SPCC Plan dated 07/13/09. The Plan is P.E. certified, stamped, signed and dated by a Utah P.E.


The mine identification signs located at the Main Facility and at the 4th East Portal area were observed as part of the complete inspection. The signs contained all of the information required by regulation. The signs are in compliance with the Utah R645 Coal Rules.


First quarter 2014 sediment pond inspections were done on , 2014.


Reviewed the discharge monitoring reports for 2014.


First quarter 2014 refuse pile inspection was done on , 2013.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


6/30/2014 11:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 80's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:



Dennis Oakley CompanySteve Demczak OGM


DES BEE DOVE MINE

PACIFICORP

ENERGY WEST MINING CO

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

133.90

40.90

136.58

95.70

95.70

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The Phase III bond release inspection was on May 28th, 2014. Monthly inspection will take place until the Division receives concurrence from OSM and other government agencies.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


RECLAIMED


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The Phase III bond release inspection was on May 28th, 2014. Monthly inspection will take place until the Division receives concurrence from OSM and other government agencies. The Division is schedule to have the Phase III bond release report completely in July.


Signs and markers have been removed from the site.


All topsoil was used in reclamation. The soil appears to be stable with very little signs of erosion.

3. Topsoil

Diversions were open and would function as designed.


The reclaimed site is completely pock from sediment control.


The site was clear of non-coal waste materials.

8. Noncoal Waste

No slides or other damage was noticed during the inspection.


The site is completely backfilled and graded.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


6/24/2014 1:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 80's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:



Guy Davis CompanySteve Demczak OGM


DEER CREEK MINE

PACIFICORP

ENERGY WEST MINING CO

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

19,936.88

91.63

0.60

0.60

0.60

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


Abandon Mine Lands (AML) have finish reclaiming an adjacent property next to the Deer Creek Mine. The site is a major improvement to the land. All coal fines are removed and sediment and coal will not go into the creek. The site is seeded. It seems the reclaimed area has done well. There are no signs of erosion. The matting has held up throughout the winter.

The mine was active.

Currently the UMWA union is working under the old contract/agreement. The permittee/operator are in talks for a new union contract.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


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3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


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The mine identification signs are located at all points of public access into the various permit areas. The signs contain the necessary information to meet the R645 Coal Rules.


I inspected the bypass diversion at the refuse pile. The diversion was open and would function as design. The permittee did clean many diversions and catch basins. No water was flowing within the diversions.


I inspected the sediment pond at the mine site. It was filled with water and does discharge often. No hazardous conditions were noticed. The outslopes of the sediment pond was stable.


I inspected the refuse pile. No hazardous conditions were noticed. Material is placed regulary onto the pile.


The mine site was clear of non-coal waste materials.

8. Noncoal Waste

Road drainage was functioning as design.


No new support facilities since the last inspection.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


6/23/2014 2:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:



Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

Accepted by:



Karl Houskeeper OGMKenny Defa Company

2352 NORTH 7TH STREET, UNIT B, GRAND JUNCTION CO 81501

BEAR CANYON MINE

CASTLE VALLEY MINING LLC

CASTLE VALLEY MINING LLC

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

10,991.83

40.46

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The mine identification sign is located at the entrance into the mining permit area. The mine was checked to ensure that it had the necessary information to be compliant with the Utah R645 Coal Rules.


A piece of blue PVC pipe had come off a supply trailer and was laying in the road diversion ditch that leads to the portal area. The PVC pipe was removed from the diversion during the inspection.


The powder and cap magazines were inspected. They are separated by a substantial distance from each other. Both magazines are signed indicating explosives and are properly grounded in case of a lighting strike.

5. Explosives

Noncoal waste is being stored in the approved storage containers.

8. Noncoal Waste

Inspection Report


PARTIAL OVERSITE


6/10/2014 11:00:00 AM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:



Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

JHELFRIC

6/23/2014

Accepted by:



Karl Houskeeper OGMSteve Christensen OGMAmanda Daniels OGMJay Marshall CompanyFlynn Dickinson OSMKaren Odendahl CompanyRoberta Martinez-Hernandez OSM


CRANDALL CANYON MINE

GENWAL RESOURCES INC

GENWAL RESOURCES INC

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

6,295.06

34.47

11.89

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


Met Jay Marshall and Karin Odendahl UEI at the Crandall mine site at 8:00 am. Pictures were taken and water samples were pulled from 002 and Pre-002.

Steve Christensen (DOGM), Amanda Daniels (DOGM), Flynn Dickinson (OSM) and Roberta Martinez-Hernandez (OSM) joined the inspection at approximately 8:45 am.


Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL OVERSITE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL OVERSITE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The mine identification sign is located at the entrance into the mining permit area. The sign contains the company name, address, phone number and Utah mining permit number as required by the Utah R645 Coal Rules. The sign is in compliance.


The diversions throughout the site are open and functional according to their design. The main undisturbed bypass inlet was viewed by all in attendance. A flume below the mine site in the river channel bottom was observed.


The main sediment pond was observed as part of the partial oversite inspection. The existing water level is below the markers in the pond. The markers were discussed and what their purpose serves.


Water Samples were pulled in a split for DOGM and UEI from 002 and Pre-002.


Effluent Limitations were discussed concerning the iron treatment facility and current conditions regarding flocculent and coagulant treatment to meet those limitations.


Inspection Report


COMPLETE OVERSITE


6/12/2014 2:45:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:



Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

JHELFRIC

6/23/2014

Accepted by:



Karl Houskeeper OGMSteve Christensen OGMAmanda Daniels OGMKirk Nicholes CompanyFlynn Dickinson OSMRoberta Martinez-Hernandez OSM

463 North 100 West, Suite 1, CEDAR CITY UT 84720

COAL HOLLOW

ALTON COAL DEVELOPMENT LLC

ALTON COAL DEVELOPMENT LLC

KANE

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

721.00

329.00

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


Pit #6 is completely backfilled. Kirk Nichols indicated that the pit was completely filled on June 3, 2014. The last extension on NOV 10135 issued by Division Director John Baza was June 16, 2014. The violation can now be terminated.


Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


COMPLETE OVERSITE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


COMPLETE OVERSITE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:


-Certificate of Insurance policy number AMGL005685, issued 12/10/2013 and terminates 12/10/2014.-UPDES permit # UT0025992 effective 08/01/2013 and expires @ midnight 07/31/2018.-Air Quality permit DAQE-AN0140470-02-10, issued November 10, 2010.-SPCC Plan dated 05/04/2011. The Plan is P.E. certified, stamped, signed and dated by a Utah P.E.


The mine identification sign was checked. The sign are located at the entrances into the mining permit area from public access. The signs are compliant.


The culvert that directs flow under the mine haul road leading to Pond #2 needs maintenance. The sediment level is nearing the half capacity level.

OSM expressed concerns on portions of the side slope of the diversion leading into pond #3. No measurements were taken. The side slopes should be at a two to one.


Pictures of all the sediment ponds was taken during the inspection. Pond #2 is dry the other ponds 1, 1B, 3 and 4 contained water.

First Quarter 2014 pond inspections were done on 03/26/2014. The reports include the elevation of the existing sediment level. All existing sediment elevations were found below the 60% sediment elevation for each pond.

Work is needed on the East inlet into pond #1.


The excess spoil pile was inspected for the First Quarter 2014 on 03/26/2014. The report is P.E. dated signed and certified stamped.


DAQEAN0140470002-10 ISSUED November 10, 2010.


Bond #1057708, October 22, 2010, for $6,045,000.00.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


6/3/2014 12:45:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


warm breezy 70

Inspector:

Weather:

Joe Helfrich,

JHELFRIC

6/9/2014

Accepted by:



Vicky Miller CompanyWyatt Shakespear CompanyChris Hansen CompanyJoe Helfrich OGM

597 SOUTH SR24, SALINA UT 84654

SUFCO MINE

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

SEVIER

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

720.48

49.66

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The purpose of this site visit was to access the portion of Quitchupa creek at the confluence of the springs and discus the mitigation requirements outlined in the approved subsidence mitigation plan. The undersigned along with the notedrepresentatives from the mine accessed the area from the south side of the canyon where the two springs flow into Quitchupa creek.


Date

1



Joe Helfrich,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The monitoring and mitigation plan, (Appendix 3-14), for undermining the south fork of Quitchupah 2R2S Block Aand 3R2S Block B is found in volume 5 of the approved MRP. The steps for mitigating subsidence outlined in the plan were discussed with representatives from the mine. Division staff requested that the narrative describing the mitigation measures along with a map containing the gps coordinates and locations of the repaired area and monitoring points be provided to the Division by Monday, June 9th.


The water monitoring locations 002 through 006 are scheduled to be monitored for flow as soon as possible to verify the occular flow estimates above and below the repair area that have been provided to date.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL OVERSITE


6/11/2014 3:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:



Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

JHELFRIC

6/23/2014

Accepted by:



Karl Houskeeper OGMAmanda Daniels OGMChris Hansen CompanyVicky Miller CompanyAmanda Richard CompanyWyatt Shakespear CompanyFlynn Dickinson OSMSteve Christensen OGMRoberta Martinez-Hernandez OSM

597 SOUTH SR24, SALINA UT 84654

SUFCO MINE

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

SEVIER

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

720.48

49.66

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 4


PARTIAL OVERSITE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

of 4


PARTIAL OVERSITE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 4


PARTIAL OVERSITE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The mine identification sign is placed at the entrance into the mine permit area and contained the required information as set forth in the Utah R645 Coal Rules.


Two undisturbed bypass inlets were checked as part of the partial OSM oversite.


The two sediment ponds that run in series were observed as part of the partial OSM oversite.


Site was found free of noncoal waste items outside of the designated containments.

8. Noncoal Waste

Subsidence cracks and crack repairs were observed. Special attention was given to those that lay in the stream channel. Flow interruption was noted on May 16, 2014. Flow interruption was observed from a canyon rim monitoring location. Flow could still be seen at a lower location. On May 19, 2014 personnel hiked into the canyon bottom and found the cracks that the water was running into. Personnel shoved native material into the cracks and then ordered bentonite. On May 21 and 22, 2014 bentonite was placed into the first three cracks and subsequently two additional cracks another 50 feet downstream. Nineteen 50 pound bags of bentonite was used. Water was observed flowing below monitoring location 006C on the 22nd. On May 23, 2014 flow was observed to be consistent at locations 006A and 006C . Joe Helfrich observed flow at location 006D On May 27, 2014.


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