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11 December 2019 C-1981-010/Trapper 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 Y -Reclamation Success <br /> R -Backfill&Grading Y -Revegetation <br /> N -Excess Spoil and Dev. Waste N - Subsidence <br /> N -Explosives N - Slides and Other Damage <br /> Y -Fish&Wildlife N - Support Facilities On-site <br /> R -Hydrologic Balance N - Signs and Markers <br /> R -Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan NA - Support Facilities Not On-site <br /> NA -Other NA - Special Categories Of Mining <br /> NA -Processing Waste R -Topsoil <br /> This was a partial inspection of the Trapper Mine; permit C 1981010, operated by Trapper Mining Inc. <br /> The inspection was conducted aerially by Harry Ranney,the images were analyzed and the report <br /> prepared by me, Robin Reilley of the DRMS. Skies appeared cloudy. Active mining was taking place at <br /> the time of inspection. <br /> PERMITTING A CTIONS: <br /> o PR9 Update <br /> o SL20 Phase III Bond Release Extension Granted pending issuance of PR9 or TR for shrub <br /> density change <br /> OUTSTANDING MAINTENANCE ITEMS: <br /> 1. Several Elaeagnus angustifolia should be removed around impoundment H. <br /> 2. A delta was identified in Middle Flume Pond and is scheduled for dredging during the winter <br /> of 2019/2020. <br /> INSPECTION <br /> GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE: <br /> Main haul roads and access roads appeared dry. One dragline was operating casting spoil, one dragline <br /> was idle. Haul trucks transporting coal and ash were not evident in the imagery. The inspection focused <br /> on activities occurring in the pit. Contemporaneous reclamation, grading, overburden and topsoil <br /> placement have been completed for the 2019 season, and appear to have progressed adequately and as <br /> permitted. No offsite air quality or hydrologic issues were observed at the time of inspection. <br /> ROADS—Rule 4.03 <br /> Construction 4.03.1(3)14.03.2(3);Drainage 4.03.1(4)14.03.2(4); Surfacing and Maintenance 4.03.1(5) <br /> and(6)14.03.2(5) and(6);Reclamation 4.03.1(7)14.03.2(7) <br /> o Haul roads and access roads appeared dry, in good repair,well maintained and free of ruts, <br /> standing water or ice. <br /> o Ditches appeared to be functioning adequately. No breaches were observed in the imagery. <br /> SUPPORT FACILITIES—Rule 4.04 <br /> o Ready Line appeared orderly at the time of inspection. <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 5 <br /> Number of Partial Inspections this Fiscal Year: 2 <br />