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October 19, 2015 C-2009-087/Peabody Sage Creek Mine JLE <br />The mine is currently idle. The coal stockpiles appear stable. <br />OTHER (SPECIFY): <br />Several maintenance items were noted in previous Division inspections. The status of these items are discussed <br />below: <br />• The riprap along the SIIPM-6 drainage has slid off of the erosion control matting at several locations <br />along the drainage. PSCM will need to replace the riprap on these areas. <br />o This item remains outstanding. <br />• Smart ditches have been installed in drainages FA -D5 and FA -D6. The Division has observed some <br />undercutting of these ditches and/or animals have burrowed under the ditches near the northwest end of <br />the ditches. <br />o PSCM has attempted to repair portions of these ditches and have filled in several areas where the <br />damage has occurred. However, there are areas where the repairs have not occurred. Mr. <br />Cowman indicated he would have a crew come out and continue the repairs of these ditches. This <br />item remains outstanding. <br />• Culvert 59A's outlet (Old Shop area on SE end) is 1/2 full of sediment and should be cleaned out. <br />o This item remains outstanding and needs to be addressed. <br />• PSCM will need to add a few disturbance boundary markers on the southern and eastern boundary so that <br />each marker can be seen line of site from one marker to the next. <br />o According to Mr. Cowman, he has acquired more disturbance boundary markers and the <br />equipment he needs to install more markers. This item remains outstanding. <br />REVEGETATION — Rule 4.15 <br />Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br />The revegetated old bone yard area is stable. <br />SUBSIDENCE — Rule 4.20: <br />The mine is idle. <br />SLIDES and DAMAGE - Rule 4.12: <br />The slump observed above the portals does not appear to have changed significantly. <br />SUPPORT FACILITIES - Rule 4.04: <br />The old shop area, main office area, equipment laydown area, portal area, and the facility/storage benches above <br />the portal area were observed and no problems were noted. The ditches and culverts around the area appear to be <br />maintained and functional. <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 2 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 2 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />