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TOPSOIL <br />Topsoil storage piles were in good condition. What appeazs to be a topsoil pile north of Pond G. It is not <br />shown on Map29, Sheet 2 of 2. If it is a topsoil pile, it needs to be recorded and a sign installed. <br />GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE <br />The operation is in compliance with the general mine plan. Longwall mining had reached the 20-Right <br />gateroad (headgate). Development was at Station 81+00, and the longwall in the 18-Right Panel had <br />progressed to Station 33+00 <br />Low quality coal was being processed in the wash plant, and coal mine waste was being hauled to the waste <br />disposal area. <br />Coal was being shipped by truck and by rail. <br />FISH AND WILDLIFE <br />Sandhill cranes had returned to the area (Pond G). <br />REV EGETATION <br />Long-term mining disturbed areas require eventual revegetation in the reclamation plan. No seeding of <br />reclaimed disturbed azeas has been reported to date. <br />SUBSIDENCE <br />Subsidence appeazs to be in compliance with the provisions of the approved PAP. <br />EXCESS SPOIL & DEVELOPMENT WASTE <br />Materials excavated during sinking of 6 North Mains Ventilation Shaft were being placed in Uie pit prepared <br />for that purpose. <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS <br />There has been no reclamation bond releases processed at the Foidel Mine site. <br />C-1982-056. CC Inspection of 5 April 2006 Page 6 of 7 pages. BGW <br />