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January 17, 2019 C-1981-019/Colowyo Coal Mine ZTT <br /> <br /> <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 5 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 2 <br /> <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />The Gossard, Rail Loop and Stoker Siding Ponds were inspected. The ponds are located at the Gossard Loadout. <br />Each pond held water and was frozen over. No discharge from the ponds were observed during the inspection. <br /> <br />GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE: <br />Mining operations in the South Taylor Pit continue as normal. The pit progresses from east to west. <br /> <br />South Taylor Pit. <br />ROADS – Rule 4.03 <br />Construction 4.03.1(3)/4.03.2(3), Drainage 4.03.1(4)/4.03.2(4), Surfacing and Maintenance4.03.1(5) and <br />(6)/4.03.2(5) and (6), Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7): <br />Haul Roads and main access points that assist in operations were plowed or being plowed during the inspection. <br />“Secondary” access roads and light-use roads were inaccessible due snow accumulation and plowing operations at <br />more critical areas. <br /> <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS - Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br />The West Pit was inspected by an overlook due to accessibility. Due to snow cover, vegetation was covered by <br />overall, no potential issues could be observed. <br />The reclaimed light-use road for power pole repair work was inspected. The area was primarily snow covered <br />however more established vegetation could be observed.