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13 July 2021 C-1994-082/Yoast Mine RAR <br /> NOTE: Y=Inspected N=Not Inspected R=Comments Noted <br /> V=Violation Issued NA=Not Applicable <br /> Y -Air Resource Protection N - Roads <br /> N -Availability of Records Y - Reclamation Success <br /> N - Backfill & Grading Y - 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 N - Signs and Markers <br /> R - Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan N - Support Facilities Not on site <br /> N - Other N - Special Categories Of Mining <br /> N - Processing Waste N - Topsoil <br /> CONIMENTS <br /> This was a partial inspection of the Yoast Mine, C 1994082, operated by Seneca Property LLC. <br /> Miranda Kawcak of Peabody Inc,was present throughout the inspection. The inspection was <br /> conducted, and the report prepared by me, Robin Reilley of the DRMS. The sky was cloudy and <br /> hazy due to wildflower smoke, and the temperature was approximately 70 F with a wind from <br /> the north. The ground was dry. <br /> PERMITTING ACTIONS: <br /> None at this time <br /> INSPECTION <br /> GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE: <br /> Reclamation has been completed at the site. Approximately 250 acres remain to be fully <br /> released above Pond 12. No offsite air quality issues or hydrologic impacts were observed at the <br /> time of inspection. Reclamation was observed to be stable with a diverse mix of well established <br /> vegetation. No expanses of bare areas or significant weed infestations were noted at time of <br /> inspection. Ponds and drainage ways appeared to be functioning adequately. <br /> HYDROLOGIC BALANCE Rule 4.05 <br /> Drainage Control 4.05.1, 4.05.2, 4.05.3; Siltation Structures 4.05.5, 4.05.6;Discharge <br /> Structures 4.05.7, 4.05.10;Diversions 4.05.4;Effluent Limits 4.05.2; Ground Water Monitoring <br /> 4.05.13; Drainage-Acid and Toxic Materials 4.05.8;Impoundments 4.05.6,4.05.9; Stream <br /> Buffer Zones 4.05.18 <br /> o Constructed drainages appear well armored, stable,well vegetated and functioning <br /> adequately. <br /> o Dam outslopes appeared stable and functioning adequately at the time of inspection. <br /> o Ponds 9, 12, 13 and 14 were visited. All ponds were holding water. Pond levels were <br /> low for this time of year with the exception of Pond 9. <br /> o Pond 9 was full and discharging a trickle of water Pond 12 was also discharging. The <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 1 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 0 <br />