2014-10-27_REPORT - C1981044 (2)

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DNR CO October 27, 2014 COLORADO Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 Mr. Brian Watterson Moffat County Mining, LLC 29515 Routt County Road 927 Oak Creek, CO 80467 RE: Williams Fork Mines; Permit No. C- 1981 -044 3'd Quarter 2014 Refuse Pile Inspection Report Review Dear Mr. Watterson, The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) finds the above referenced refuse pile inspection report for the 3rd Quarter 2014 to be in compliance with the following rules: 4.10.2(1) — The mine waste bank was inspected, on behalf of the person conducting surface coal mining operations, by a qualified registered engineer, or other qualified professional specialist. • The report is signed by you, a geologist. • The report indicates no materials were placed on the surface waste pile; also the 99 excavation waste disposal area was reclaimed in 2009. 4.10.2(2) • The submitted inspection report complies with the inspection requirement of rule 4.09.1(11). ■ (a) The fill was inspected quarterly. ■ (b) The report indicated the stability of the fills was inspected and no appearances of instability, structural weakness or other hazardous conditions were noted. The inspection was conducted on September 19, 2014 and the report was dated October 3, 2014. However, the Division did not receive the report until October 10, 2014. The Division request that the operator submit the report so that the Division will receive it within the required two week time frame outlined in Rule 4.09.1(11)(c). ■ (c) An underdrain system or protective filters were not reported to have been installed during this quarter. • (a) — The inspection occurred quarterly as required by the Division. • (b) — The stability of the fills was inspected. It does not appear tests were necessary to evaluate the potential hazard to human life and property. ■ The note on the submitted report indicates that the mine has been inactive since 1995 and that no material has been placed on the surface waste pile. Also noted was that the old 99 excavation was reclaimed with demolition material in early 2009. Stability of the waste disposal areas was inspected and problems were not identified. No maintenance items were noted. OF COGO 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 http: / /mining.state.co.us John W. Hickentooper, Governor I Mike King, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director 1- 76