_INSPECTION - C1981014 ‎(7)‎

• Permit No: C1981014
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: George Patterson
• Inspection Date: 12/20/2013
• Email Name: RDZ
• Email Name: DIH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

December 20, 2013 C-1981-014/Southfield Mine RDZ
PROCESSING WASTE/COAL MINE WASTE PILES —Rule 4.10 and 4.11❑ Drainage Control; Surface
Stabilization; Placement:
The perimeter of the RDA was driven; no rills or other problems were seen. The northeast corner was
walked and viewed from the top. No gullies or problematic rills were seen. Only minor rills were seen, and they
appear to be healing.
ROADS—Rule 4.0311 Construction 4.03.1(3)/4.03.2(3)❑ Drainage 4.03.1(4)/4.03.2(4)11 Surfacing and
Maintenance4.03.1(5) and(6)/4.03.2(5) and (6)❑ Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7):
Roads to the facilities area and the RDA were in good shape.
Along the road to the Monarch Mine,the downdrain structures ("socks")were found to be in good shape, and no
problems with culverts were seen. However,there are some locations along this road where the road may become
dangerous if the erosion worsens, and monitoring of this situation is highly advised.
RECLAMATION SUCCESS -Rule 4.15, Rule 3:
The portal area was in good shape;no erosion or large weed patches were observed.
The rock dust storage SAE was inspected and no problems were seen.
SUPPORT FACILITIES -Rule 4.04:
The Monarch fan area was inspected and no problems were seen. On the slope above the fan (see photos)
the vegetation is still somewhat sparse and the area should be continually monitored for erosion,but no rills were
seen during this inspection.
Power Substation 42 was inspected. No erosion on or near the pad was seen. A portion of the barbed wire on the
fence (approximately 10 feet at southwest corner)has been taken off the fence and is hanging down. There is no
sign of damage to the equipment of the substation.
OFFSITE SUPPORT FACILIITES -Rule 4.04, 4.28:
Trash is still present at the loadout, including a box spring below pond L-2 and a pile of concrete rubble.
TOPSOIL—Rule 4.0611 Removal 4.06.2; Substitute Materials 4.06.4(4); Storage and Protection 4.06.3;
Redistribution 4.06.4:
Topsoil stockpiles were observed and no problems were identified. These include the one near the gravel
parking lot in the facilities area and the one at the northwest corner of the RDA.
Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 4
Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 3
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