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October 30,2014 C-1980-007/West Elk Mine JRS PROCESSING WASTE/COAL MINE WASTE PILES—Rule 4.10 and 4.11 Drainage Control; Surface Stabilization; Placement: -The operator has reseeded and covered the slopes that were initially reclaimed last fall. The slopes were covered with coconut fiber matting. The area was reworked because they were unhappy with the growth and erosion that had taken place (the reclaimed slopes were hydroseeded last fall). The area appeared to be stable at the time of the inspection. The older reclamation was well vegetated and stable and no erosional problems were noted. -The operator was working on reclaiming the first three lifts of the RPEE at the time of the inspection. The first two lifts have been completed and they were finishing the third lift. The reclamation included placing suitable cover and topsoil on the refuse. They also spread manure on the pile to add organic material. The completed lifts have been matted and wattles have been placed along the contour to help control runoff. Once the third lift is completed it will get the same treatment. The operator was working on removing topsoil from the draw above the fourth lift of the RPEE. This material, along with the material that was temporarily stockpiled there last winter, will be used for reclamation of the third lift. They have also completed another section of the underdrain so they are ready for next year's refuse placement. SLIDES and DAMAGE -Rule 4.12: -The HR-1 slide remediation area remained stable. There was good growth on the reclaimed slopes after last fall's hydroseeding. There was no movement or erosional problems noted on the area. Overall,the work the operator did on this area has been very good. DOCUMENTS RECEIVED: None This concludes the 30 October 2014 partial inspection report for the West Elk Mine. Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 3 Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 1 Page 3 of 7