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COLORADO <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />April 16, 2014 <br />Mr. George Patterson, General Mine Manager <br />Energy Fuels Coal, Inc. <br />P.O. Box 459 <br />Florence, CO 81226 <br />RE: Southfield Mine, Permit C- 1981 -014, Pond Inspection Reports, First Quarter 2014 <br />Dear Mr. Patterson: <br />The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division) has reviewed and found the above <br />referenced report to be in compliance with Division regulations, namely Rules 4.05.9(14), 4.05.9(15), and <br />4.05.9(17). <br />I would like to see future reports that indicate pond conditions that are in agreement with the comments <br />that I have made in my inspection reports over the past six months. I have observed that primary <br />spillways at Pond # 1 (at the loadout) and Pond #5 contain some sediment in the horizontal pipes. I have <br />also observed that a rill is forming near the emergency spillway at Pond 45 (on the pond side of the <br />embankment). I do not currently believe that maintenance action is required, but if the conditions worsen <br />(the pipes collect more sediment or the rill becomes larger) then maintenance will be required. Therefore, <br />inspection reports for these structures should thoroughly document the conditions. <br />If you have any questions feel free to contact me at (303) 866 -3567, extension 8113. <br />Sincerely, <br />gv-'7� ;7-1, <br />Robert Zuber, P.E. <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 http: / /mining.state.co.us <br />John W. Hickenlooper, Governor I Mike King, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director <br />�w OF_ Cp�0 \ <br />�e o,l <br />\ IR76 <br />