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October 16, 2014 C- 2009 - 087 /Peabody Sage Creek Mine JDM <br />GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH MINE PLAN — <br />Heavy thistle growth was observed throughout the disturbance areas of the South Facilities Area. The thistle has <br />gone to seed and is approaching an infestation status. The approved weed management plan will need to be <br />adhered to, or if inadequate, will need to be revised to address the heavy noxious and invasive weed growth. <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS - Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br />The majority of the mine site was previously approved under the Seneca II Mine (C- 1980 -005). These areas, with <br />the exception of the currently approved disturbance boundary have been Phase II released. The reclaimed areas <br />are stable with good vegetation growth and no problems noted. SL -3 is a partial Phase III bond release currently <br />under review by the Division. <br />SUPPORT FACILITIES - Rule 4.04: <br />The explosives storage area was observed. Currently, no explosive materials are being stored on site and the ATF <br />Storage permit has expired. The area was stable and enclosed with chain - linked fencing. No problems were <br />noted. <br />SIGNS AND MARKERS — Rule 4.02: <br />Signs and markers were in place as permitted with no problems noted, with the exception of the following: <br />- The Mine ID sign displayed the name "Sage Creek Mine" rather than the permitted and approved "Peabody <br />Sage Creek Mine ". <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 3 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 2 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />