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July 11, 2019 C-19 81-012/New Elk Mine RDZ <br /> issues were seen with the embankments or spillways of any ponds, and the liner at Pond 001 A appears intact. <br /> No problems with the SAE beside Pond 007A or the SAE east of DWDA#2 were identified. <br /> PROCESSING WASTE/COAL MINE WASTE PILES—Rule 4.10 and 4.11 <br /> Drainage Control; Surface Stabilization; Placement: <br /> No erosion was seen on the reclaimed portion of the RDA. The ditches above and beside the reclaimed area are in <br /> good shape. <br /> No problems were seen with the upper portion of the RDA(the portion that still requires reclamation). <br /> REVEGETATION—Rule 4.15 <br /> Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br /> Weeds that were seen on site include field bind weed in many locations. <br /> SUPPORT FACILITIES - Rule 4.04: <br /> No problems were seen with any facility areas. In particular: <br /> • The hill below the water tanks was observed, and no erosion or other problems were seen. <br /> • The berm along the raw coal storage area is functioning to protect the river. <br /> • The retaining wall by the Bates Portals appears stable. <br /> • No leaks or other problems were seen at any of the equipment storage areas. <br /> SIGNS AND MARKERS—Rule 4.02: <br /> Entrance signs were in place at the main gate and the gate for the RDA. <br /> TOPSOIL—Rule 4.06 <br /> Removal 4.06.2; Substitute Materials 4.06.4(4); Storage and Protection 4.06.3; Redistribution 4.06.4: <br /> At Topsoil Stockpile#2 the ring ditch appears to be functioning,but the silt fence will require maintenance in the <br /> near future. <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 1 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 0 <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />