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April 8, 2015 C- 1982- 056/Foidel Creek Mine JLE <br />1 Pit and the Fish Creek Tipple Site 62 ponds were observed. The Fish Creek Tipple Site 62 pond, the 6MN <br />sediment pond, Pond E, Pond D and Pond B was discharging. Pond T was discharging from the weir but the <br />flow stopped on the other side of the railroad tracks before making it to the creek. Water has pooled at the toe of <br />the embankment at the 6MN sediment ponds. This may be residual snow melt or water may be seeping through <br />the embankment, TC will need to monitor this embankment. <br />Previously noted maintenance items: <br />-The spillway of the 6MN Sediment Pond has lost its approved trapezoidal design and should be repaired to the <br />design specifications as required by Rule 4.05.9. According to Exhibit 08X, the spillway needs to have a 12 foot <br />bottom width and 2:1 side slopes and needs to be 1.2 feet deep. <br />6MN Sediment Pond Spillway <br />-The ditch along haul road C near the railway crossing has been cleaned and rock checks have been installed. The <br />culvert from the repaired roadside ditch under the railway tracks is 3/4 full of sediment and should be cleaned out. <br />-The culvert under road C west of the rail tracks is about 1/2 full of sediment and will need to be cleaned. <br />-Three 8" pipes are identified under the 6MN access road to aid in the drainage of water in the area. These pipes <br />are not identified on Map 24 and no designs for these pipes exist. Please evaluate these pipes and submit the <br />appropriate designs to be included in the permit. Also, these pipes were partially clogged and will need to be <br />cleared. TC could also remove these pipes if they are not necessary. <br />-Two unidentified 4" diameter pipes were observed from the Area 1 Pit, under the access road, and to the Pond D <br />side embankment. These pipes were not functioning at the time of the inspection with one housing electrical cable <br />and the other empty. If these pipes are required, identification on appropriate maps is needed. If not required, all <br />non -coal waste will need to be disposed of. <br />-Old rail road tracks and wood ties are stockpiled adjacent to Pond B. All non -coal waste will need to be removed <br />and disposed of in a permitted and approved manner. <br />-The access road culvert to Pond F adjacent to the warehouse is full of sediment and needs to be cleaned. There is <br />a highpoint in the ditch leading to this culvert allowing for some ponding of water. TC will need to grade and re- <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 7 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 3 <br />Page 3 of 9 <br />