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November 3, 2015 C-1992-080/Carbon Junction Mine RAR <br />Construction 4.03.1(3) 14.03.2(3); Drainage 4.03.1(4) 14.03.2(4); Surfacing and Maintenance <br />4.03.1(5) and (6) 14.03.2(5) and (6); Reclamation 4.03.1(7) 14.03.2(7): <br />• All roads in and around the site were stable with no signs of erosion observed with the <br />exception of some rain transmitted debris along the Ewing Mesa Road. Please monitor this <br />to assure no sediment is moving off the permit boundary. <br />Drainage Control4.05.1, 4.05.2, 4.05.3; Siltation Structures 4.05.5, 4.05.6,- Discharge <br />Structures 4.05.7, 4.05.10; Diversions 4.05.4; Effluent Limits 4.05.2; Ground Water <br />Monitoring4.05.13; Surface Water Monitoring 4.05.13; Drainage- Acid and Toxic Materials 4.05.8; <br />Impoundments 4.05.6, 4.05.9; Stream Buffer Zones 4.05.18: <br />• Observed ditches were in stable condition, well riprapped and appeared to be functioning <br />correctly. <br />• Culverts observed appeared to be functioning correctly. <br />• Sediment ponds are reclaimed and no longer collect water. <br />TOPSOIL -Rule 4.06 <br />Removal4.06.2; Substitute Materials 4.06.4(4); Storage and Protection 4.06.3; Redistribution <br />4.06.4: <br />• Topsoil stockpiles observed were well -covered with vegetation, and appeared stable, with no <br />signs of erosion. <br />BACKFILL and GRADING -Rule 4.14 <br />Contemporaneous Reclamation 4.14.1; Approximate Original Contour 4.14.2; Highwall <br />Elimination 4.14.1(2); Steep Slopes 4.14.2, 4.27; Handling ofAcid and Toxic Materials <br />4.14.3; Stabilization of Rills and Gullies 4.14.6: <br />• The reclaimed North Pit slope exhibited no signs of erosion or instability. <br />• No problematic rills or gullies were found. <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS- Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br />• The reclamation appears successful for the proposed postmining land use of dryland pasture. <br />Topsoil stockpile #2, reclaimed spoils area and sediment pond were stable with established <br />native vegetation. Horse and deer prints were present throughout the site. <br />REVEGETATION- Rule 4.15 <br />Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br />Overall, reclaimed areas and topsoil stockpiles exhibited a diverse mix of well established <br />native plants. Grasses and shrubs exhibited well developed seed heads, characteristic dried <br />autumn state and colors. <br />FISH and WILDLIFE -Rule 4.18: <br />• Deer frequent the sight as observed by the numerous tracks and several groups just outside <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 2 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 2 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />