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March 30, 2021 C-1996-083/13owie No. 2 Mine RDZ The roads near Gob Pile 92 and at other parts of the mine site were in good condition. RECLAMATION SUCCESS -Rule 4.15,Rule 3: The reclaimed pad at the former Hubbard Creek Vent Shaft is in good shape.No problems were seen at the nearby Rock Laydown area. SLIDES and DAMAGE -Rule 4.12: It appears that slumps have not moved significantly in the recent past. These include slumps by the B Portal and by Curve Number 11 along the Haul Road. SUPPORT FACILITIES -Rule 4.04: No problems were identified at the facility areas. All benches appeared stable with no signs of erosion beneath them. These include the pads for the B Portal and the D Portal. Other comments on facilities: • The SAE near Pond D is stable. • The slopes near the Preparation Plant and nearby water tank are vegetated and stable. • The SAES adjacent to and below the Engineering Office are well vegetated and no erosion was seen. • The slopes above and below the Coal Stockpile Pad are stable. • The material storage area beside Topsoil Stockpile A is very stable. • No erosion or other problems were seen along the conveyor corridors. • The slope above the Utility Bench is stable. • No erosion or other problems were identified with the eastern portion of the Unit Train Loadout northwest of Pond K. SIGNS AND MARKERS —Rule 4.02: No issues with signs and markers were noted. Disturbance markers,topsoil stockpile markers,and entrance signs were seen in many locations. At the Utility Bench,a sign warns of subsidence impacts along road to southwest. TOPSOIL—Rule 4.06 Removal 4.06.2; Substitute Materials 4.06.4(4); Storage and Protection 4.06.3; Redistribution 4.06.4: Erosion bales and wattles that are near the topsoil stockpiles by Gob Pile 94 are not functioning(they appear to be very old and dilapidated). BRL should assess these BMPs,and repair or replace them as necessary to reduce sediment loads to the road and preserve the soil. At other topsoil stockpiles and coverfill piles,berms,vegetation,and silt fence are keeping these resources in place. Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 4 Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 3 Page 4 of 13