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29 August,2019 C-1982-057/Seneca II-W Mine RAR <br /> Inspection Topic Summary <br /> NOTE: Y=Inspected N=Not Inspected R=Comments Noted V=Violation Issued NA=Not Applicable <br /> R -Air Resource Protection R -Roads <br /> R -Availability of Records R -Reclamation Success <br /> N -Backfill&Grading R -Revegetation <br /> NA -Excess Spoil and Dev.Waste N - Subsidence <br /> NA -Explosives R - Slides and Other Damage <br /> Y -Fish&Wildlife N - Support Facilities On-site <br /> R -Hydrologic Balance Y - Signs and Markers <br /> R -Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan NA - Support Facilities Not On-site <br /> N -Other NA - Special Categories Of Mining <br /> NA -Processing Waste Y -Topsoil <br /> COMMENTS <br /> This was a partial inspection of the Seneca IIW Mine, C 1982057, operated by Seneca Property LLC. <br /> Mine representatives Miranda Kawcak, was present throughout the inspection. The weather was <br /> clear with temperatures at 75 degrees F. The main haul road which is in good repair provided access <br /> to the entire site. No offsite air or water quality issues were noted at the time of inspection. <br /> UPCOMING PERMITTING ACTIONS: <br /> Partial Phase I, II, and III Bond Release <br /> OUTSTANDING MAINTENANCE ITEMS: <br /> 1. One of the monitoring wells had been broken off. The operator agreed to repair this and, <br /> repressurize the others as needed. <br /> NEW MAINTENANCE ITEMS: <br /> INSPECTION: <br /> GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE: <br /> It appeared that permitted activities were progressing as planned. Reclamation has, for the most part <br /> been completed, with the exception of some small buildings that require demolition. The removal of <br /> these structures will begin later in 2019. Vegetation appeared well established in most places <br /> throughout the site. <br /> SIGNS and MARKERS—Rule 4.02 <br /> o The few topsoil piles remaining at the site were observed to be well marked. <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 Maintenance <br /> 4.03.1(5) and(6) 4.03.2(5) and(6). <br /> o The haul road exhibited some rilling in scattered places due to a heavy snow pack and strong <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 1 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 1 <br /> Page 2 of 11 <br />