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25 September, 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 /> N -Availability of Records R -Reclamation Success <br /> N -Backfill&Grading R -Revegetation <br /> NA -Excess Spoil and Dev. Waste Y - Subsidence <br /> NA -Explosives R - Slides and Other Damage <br /> Y -Fish&Wildlife N - Support Facilities On-site <br /> R -Hydrologic Balance R - 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 R -Topsoil <br /> COMMENTS <br /> This was a partial inspection of the Seneca IIW Mine, C 1982057, operated by Seneca Property LLC. <br /> Mine representative Kevin Copeland, was present throughout the inspection. The weather was clear <br /> with the temperature about 70 degrees F. The main haul road provided access to the entire site. No <br /> 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 /> L 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 /> 2. Main haul road requires grading in selected steep areas due to Tilling. <br /> 3. Culvert above pond 16 requires grass to be removed from the outlet end (photo 2). <br /> 4. Erosional feature above culvert (photo S). <br /> S. Exposed fabric and soil at top of dam at stockpond(photo 6). <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. Vegetation <br /> appeared well established in most places throughout the site. Constructed drainages appear to be <br /> functioning adequately. <br /> SIGNS and MARKERS—Rule 4.02 <br /> o The few topsoil piles remaining at the site were observed to be well marked and are generally <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 2 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 1 <br /> Page 2 of 11 <br />