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January 16, 2020 C-1981-012/New Elk Mine RDZ <br /> SUPPORT FACILITIES - Rule 4.04: <br /> No problems were seen with any facility areas. In particular: <br /> The dam in the river next to DWDA#2 does not appear to be in danger due to erosion of the adjacent bank. <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 and silos by the Bates Portals appear to be in good condition. <br /> • No leaks or other problems were seen at any of the equipment storage areas or chemical storage area. <br /> SIGNS AND MARKERS—Rule 4.02: <br /> Entrance signs were in place at the main gate,the gate for the RDA, and at the Jansen Loadout. <br /> OFFSITE SUPPORT FACILIITES -Rule 4.04,4.28: <br /> No problems were seen at the Jansen Loadout(with the exception of cheat grass noted in the Revegetation <br /> section of this report). The reclamation and BMPs at the Northwest Fan(former Golden Eagle site) looked good. <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 /> No issues were identified at the soil storage area west of Pond 001 A or with the topsoil pile next to <br /> Containment Area 1. <br /> DOCUMENTS RECEIVED- none <br /> OTHER(SPECIFY)-NA <br /> ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS/COMPLIANCE <br /> No enforcement actions were initiated as a result of this inspection, nor are any pending. <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 4 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 3 <br /> Page 4 of 13 <br />