2019-06-17_INSPECTION - C1981035

• Permit No: C1981035
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 6/17/2019
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: GCC Energy, LLC
• Inspection Date: 6/13/2019
• Email Name: RDZ
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

June 13, 2019 C-1981-035/King Coal Mine RDZ

Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 7
Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 4

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The East and West Clearwater Ditches at King II appears to be functioning well; no signs of erosion or other
problems were seen.

The King II pond was holding a small amount of water. No issues were found with the embankment.

GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE:
The new clear water ditch that is under construction on the north side of the Refuse Pile is approximately 100 feet
beyond (north of) the existing ditch, Reach 1. This is within the approved limits of disturbance, per Map King I-
007 in the PAP; according to this map the approved disturbance line is approximately 120 feet north of Reach 1.

The new disturbance on the south side of the Refuse Pile is approximately 60 feet beyond (south of) the existing
ditch, Reach 10. This is well within the approved limits of disturbance, per Map King I-007 in the PAP; according
to this map the approved disturbance line is approximately 200 feet south of Reach 10.

ROADS – Rule 4.03
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
(6)/4.03.2(5) and (6), Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7):
No problems were seen with King I or King II roads.

SUBSIDENCE – Rule 4.20:
No damage from subsidence was seen in the affected areas near King I or King II.

SLIDES and DAMAGE - Rule 4.12:
The steep slopes at King I appeared stable. These include slopes near former portal areas and the shop bench.
Photo angles did not allow inspection of the steep slopes at King II.

SUPPORT FACILITIES - Rule 4.04:
No erosion or other problems were seen at the King I or King II facilities areas.

TOPSOIL – Rule 4.06
Removal 4.06.2; Substitute Materials 4.06.4(4); Storage and Protection 4.06.3; Redistribution 4.06.4:
At King I, the berms around the Plant Growth Medium Storage Areas near the old Tipple Bench and near the
Burnwell #1Tippel appear to be functioning well.

No problems were seen with the Topsoil Stockpiles at King II. They appear to be well vegetated, and there are no
signs that the soil has been transported off the piles by runoff.