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3 November 2022 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 <br /> NA=Not Applicable <br /> Y -Air Resource Protection R -Roads <br /> R -Availability of Records Y -Reclamation Success <br /> NA -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 NA - 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 /> NA -Other NA - Special Categories Of Mining <br /> NA -Processing Waste NA -Topsoil <br /> COMMENTS <br /> This was a complete inspection of the Seneca IIW Mine, C 1982057, operated by Seneca Property LLC. The <br /> inspection was conducted,images analyzed and the report prepared by me, Robin Reilley of the DRMS. Kevin <br /> Copeland,mine representative, and Dan MacKinnon from the Office of Surface Mining were present throughout <br /> the inspection. No hydrologic or air quality issues were detected at the time of inspection. It was a snowy day <br /> with some wind. Temperatures hovered around 30 degrees F. <br /> O UTSTANDING MAINTENANCE ITEMS: <br /> The following maintenance items had been satisfactorily addressed. <br /> 1. Willows encompassing the flume at Pond 46 had been cut. <br /> 2. Downed Fencing above pond 6 had been repaired <br /> INSPECTION.- <br /> GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE: <br /> Reclamation is complete and executed as permitted. Approximately 106.2 acres of Phase I released acres remain <br /> for further bond release. These acres comprise the main haul road, Pond 6 and the slide area above; Ponds 15 <br /> and 16 and slide area on the east side of the site. Year nine vegetation sampling of the above mentioned areas <br /> occurred in August 2022. Reclamation appears stable with well stablished vegetation that at this time of year has <br /> gone dormant. Due to snow and muddy roads driving further into the site was not recommended as the site is <br /> steep and remote. <br /> SIGNS and MARKERS Rule 4.02 <br /> o Permit boundary markers on the main haul road were apparent and adequately spaced. <br /> o The mine site identification sign observed at the main mine access point from the County Road,was <br /> intact, and displaying all required information: mine name, operator name, address,phone number, DRMS <br /> permit number and contact information. <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 4 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 2 <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />