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Last Modified:  1/7/2008
DMRE inspector photos

  
DMRE inspector documents pre-mining conditions      DMRE  inspector checks degree of slope with a clinometer
 
Documenting pre-mining conditions                        Checking degree of slope with clinometer                 
     
DMRE inspector uses a laptop computer during a mine inspection       DMRE inspector talks to a mine foreman
Computer in use during inspection                                      Inspector talks to mine foreman
 
DMRE inspector responds to a citizen's request        DMRE inspector fills out a mine inspection report on a laptop computer
Inspector responds to citizen request                     Inspector fills out electronic inspection report
 
 
DMRE inspector uses a digital camera to document mining activity         A coal company representative signs an electronic signature pad
 
Documenting mine conditions with digital camera        Mine foreman signs report electronically
DMRE inspector observes topsoil removal at a mine site in western Kentucky         DMRE inspector measures backfill slumpage
                Observing topsoil removal                                            Measuring backfill slumpage
 
DMRE inspector takes GPS (Global Positioning System) readings       DMRE inspector observes vegetative cover
Inspector takes geo-positioning satellite reading                    Inspecting vegetative cover
 
DMRE inspector takes a water sample from a stream      DMRE inspector fills out chain of custody cards for water samples
            Taking water sample from creek                       Filling out chain of custody cards on samples
 
DMRE inspector examines a rip-rap filled drainage ditch      DMRE inspector viewing site conditions
        Inspecting rip-rap filled drainage ditch                              Inspector views mine site
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement
2 Hudson Hollow Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-2340
Fax: 502-564-5848
E-mail: J.Hamon@ky.gov