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November 11, 2015 C-1981-014/Southfield Mine RDZ <br />Ms. Binns made the following observations regarding weeds on site: <br />• There are a few common mullein plants (aka, woolly mullein or Verbascum thapsus, which is on the <br />Colorado noxious weed C list) at the facilities/portal area, especially on the east and west sides of the <br />truck tunnel, but not in large concentrations. <br />• There was one Russian olive growing at the southeast side of the truck tunnel that needs to be cut as it is a <br />noxious species. <br />• Carin Corley noted that she had observed quite a few "cranesbill" (redstem filaree) at the Newlin Creek <br />topsoil stockpile this spring. Cranesbill is usually an early season forb, so no evidence of it was observed <br />during this inspection. Cranesbill is on the C list on the Colorado noxious weeds list. <br />• At Pond L1 at the loadout, dominant species included Russian thistle and kochia. <br />• Reclaimed Pond L2 at the loadout is dominated by kochia and curly cup gumweed. <br />• Some isolated areas at the RDA exhibit some cheatgrass, however, approved perennial grasses persist in <br />these areas reducing concern. These areas are limited in size and do not constitute and infestation or <br />failure of the vegetation establishment. <br />SLIDES and DAMAGE - Rule 4.12: <br />The repaired slump near Pond 4 appeared stable, and the erosion mats were intact. <br />SUPPORT FACILITIES - Rule 4.04: <br />A small amount of trash was seen around the portal and facilities area. This includes broken pieces of PVC pipe, <br />industrial fabric, bottles, and wood. None of the debris observed is large in size. <br />The truck tunnel itself appears to be structurally sound, although there is some damage to it, and it appears that a <br />portion of the tunnel roof has been removed and a cattle guard placed on this hole. Within the tunnel, the side <br />tunnel was inspected; it is approximately 60 feet deep (prior to the obstruction that closes most of the tunnel <br />opening) and approximately 8 feet tall. <br />The Monarch Fan was inspected, and no erosion or vegetation problems were seen. However, a significant <br />amount of debris can be seen at this site. The debris includes wire rope, cables, hoses, and rusty cans. Carin <br />Corley indicated that she and her father (Dr. Corley) are not concerned about the small concrete structures around <br />this area, but they think that EFCI did place the other materials in their current location (by pulling them out of the <br />mine workings) and should assume responsibility for removal. <br />Substation 92 was inspected (this is a Phase I area only). The grading conforms well to the surrounding <br />topography, and there is no erosion or sign of sediment leaving the site. <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 4 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 1 <br />Page 6 of 36 <br />