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March 5, 2014 C- 1981 - 022 /Elk Creek Mine BFB <br />Ponds A (photo 1), B, D, East Yard (photo 2) and Substation 3 (photo 3) all contained water but none <br />were discharging. <br />The ditch along the road to the Substation pond was free and clear of obstructions. Ditches D4 (photo 4), D5 and <br />D6 all which drain the upper Elk Creek mine area to Pond D were free and clear of obstructions. <br />The water catchments along the West Valley Haul Road were in good condition (photo 5). <br />ROADS —Rule 4.03 Construction 4.03.1(3)/4.03.2(3) Drainage 4.03.1(4)/4.03.2(4) Surfacing and <br />Maintenance4.03.1(5) and (6)/4.03.2(5) and (6) Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7): <br />The roads in the main minesite area were wet and well maintained. The Bear Creek Road was very <br />muddy but passable. <br />SIGNS AND MARKERS — Rule 4.02: <br />The main mine entrance sign contained all the required information. <br />OFFSITE SUPPORT FACILIITES - Rule 4.04,4.28: <br />The Bear Creek fansite was covered in snow and not in operation. The fan housing appeared to still be <br />sealed from the spontaneous combustion event (photo 6). <br />DOCUMENTS RECEIVED: None <br />ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS /COMPLIANCE <br />No enforcement actions were taken as a result of this inspection and none are pending. <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 9 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 3 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />