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area and there was no evidence of erosion. We also noticed that grasses as well as some thistle <br />that will need to be sprayed were identified as we walked up the road. <br />We next observed MDW's 19 -07 and 19 -08. The pad area was stable and blended in well with <br />the surrounding natural terrain. Drainage has been reestablished and runs into a gully along the <br />road via a swale. No erosion was observed and the well -head survey pins for the drill sites were <br />in place. However, a fair amount on thistle was present and will need to be treated. <br />We continued on to MDW 19 -06. A small depression was observed in the area but there was no <br />standing water. There was positive drainage off the pad site with no erosion. The pad was <br />stable, blended into the surrounding area, and the well -head survey pin was in place. <br />MDW's 20 -23 and 20 -25 were stable, gently - sloping, and blended into the surrounding area. <br />Straw waddles had been installed along the upper drainage to control erosion and direct drainage <br />off the pad site. No erosion was observed and the well -head survey pins were in place. <br />We completed the Box Canyon Road evaluation by proceeding to MDW's 21 -25.5 and 21 -28. <br />The site was stable, gently- sloping, and blended into the surrounding area. Straw waddles had <br />been installed to control erosion and direct drainage off the pad site. There was no erosion but <br />some superficial tension cracks were observed. Although the cracks will likely heal themselves, <br />MCC needs to monitor them. The well -head survey pin for MDW 21 -25.5 was in place but the <br />pin for MDW 21 -28 could not be located. As a result, MCC will need to identify the well -head <br />location and affix a survey pin. <br />Next, we proceeded to MDW's E4 -80.5, E4 -81.5, and E4 -83. As previously mentioned, the E -4 <br />pad sites where MDW's were never drilled but disturbance occurred. Specifically, MCC <br />encountered hydrocarbons when mining the E3 panel, so the E4 panel was shortened and the E4 <br />pads were not undermined. As a result, drilling did not occur and 100% of the projected sealing <br />cost will be returned to MCC. The pad site was reclaimed in 2012. The sides of the access road <br />leading to the MWD's tied into the surrounding area and no erosion was observed. Additionally, <br />positive drainage off the pad area had been reestablished due to abundant slash and good <br />vegetation. The pad area was stable and no erosion was observed. <br />We next observed the E -1 pad sites beginning with MDW E1 -15. This area is bordered by an <br />electric fence to restrict access by wildlife. Due to the very steep slope of the area, <br />coconut/straw matting fiber along with straw waddles have been placed on the surface to control <br />drainage and erosion. In addition, the surface has been roughened with some scattered, mid- <br />sized rip rap, and moderate vegetation was observed both above and underneath the <br />coconut/straw matting. MCC has also constructed three (3) terraces that follow the contours of <br />the reclaimed area. As a result, positive drainage off the pad area has been established and no <br />erosion was observed. The overall area blends in nicely with the natural topography. However, <br />the well -head survey pin was not observed, so MCC will need to identify the well -head location <br />and affix a pin. <br />MDW EI -19 was observed from a distance. The pad site was reclaimed in 2011 and was bordered <br />by an electric fence to restrict access by wildlife. Both the pad area and the access road leading <br />