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November 29, 2022 C-1981-022/Elk Creek Mine LDS <br /> Inspection Topic Summary <br /> NOTE: Y=Inspected N=Not Inspected R=Comments Noted V=Violation Issued NA=Not Applicable <br /> N -Air Resource Protection R -Roads <br /> N -Availability of Records R -Reclamation Success <br /> N -Backfill &Grading N -Revegetation <br /> N -Excess Spoil and Dev.Waste N - Subsidence <br /> N -Explosives N - Slides and Other Damage <br /> N -Fish &Wildlife N - Support Facilities On-site <br /> N -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 /> COMMENTS <br /> This was a partial inspection by Leigh Simmons of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division). <br /> The weather was cold and clear with a little new snow on the ground from a storm the previous evening. The <br /> status of the Elk Creek Mine is "active"however no coal is being mined and the only activity since the last <br /> inspection was site maintenance. <br /> GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE: <br /> Gunnison Energy had completed the installation of their pipeline across the permit area, as permitted with <br /> MR-111. <br /> ROADS—Rule 4.03 <br /> Construction 4.03.1(3)/4.03.2(3), Drainage 4.03.1(4)/4.03.2(4), Surfacing and Maintenance4.03.1(5) and <br /> (6)/4.03.2(5)and (6), Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7): <br /> Roads around the main facilities area had been plowed and were in good condition. <br /> RECLAMATION SUCCESS -Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br /> Reclaimed areas around the main facilities area appeared to be stable,with no signs of surface erosion. <br /> DOCUMENTS RECEIVED <br /> N/A <br /> OTHER(SPECIFY) <br /> N/A <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: 1 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />