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cap had a small hole in it, as did the steel well casing near ground <br />1 evel . <br />PRS-3 This site was not positively identified. However, the elecl:rical <br />conductivity of the stream was measured at 300 umhos/cm. Flow was low and <br />the water was running clear. <br />LA-264 This site was labeled (sign on ground next to well). The screw cap on <br />the steel casing has a small hole in the top. The water level in this <br />well was measured at 59.15 feet from the top of the steel casing. Table <br />3.1-1 in the 2000 Annual Hydrology Report indicates the well has a total <br />depth of 295 feet. Attempts were made to probe the bottom of the well <br />using both the water level meter and the bailer. Neither device would <br />pass the 90-foot mark, possibly indicating some kind of obstruction or an <br />improper depth for this well. Water bailed from the well had a strong <br />odor of rotten eggs(HzS). Electrical conductivity was measured at 1300 <br />umhoslcm. <br />SF-2 This ground water well site is located on the ridge south and east of the <br />mine site. The well was accessed by way of Cherry Canyon. 1leasurement of <br />the water level was not possible due to equipment limitations. The well <br />was capped but not marked. <br />Rule 4.05.13(1)(d)(i) requires that wells be operated and maintained to obtain <br />accurate data. The operator should ensure that all wells are tappet'. and/or <br />repaired to prevent surface water from entering the well casing. All wells should <br />be clearly marked or labeled in a semi-permanent fashion for accurate <br />identification. <br />Revegetation <br />Reclaimed areas are showing signs of new growth due to warming temperatures. Soil <br />moisture seemed adequate but additional moisture would be beneficial. Biennial <br />weed rosettes were noted in the pond 2 reclaimed area. These and other weeds on <br />the site should be controlled as necessary using herbicide or mechanical methods <br />prior to setting seeds this season. The area of reclamation above the reclaimed <br />portal is not showing any sign of new vegetation. This site should be checked for <br />methane contamination in the soil. <br />Soil Methane Monitoring <br />The area of methane contamination in the soil east of the mine permit area was <br />observed. Grasses are beginning to sprout on the two reclaimed gas well pads. <br />Some weeds were also noted on bare areas to the north of Highway 12. Photos were <br />taken of the area from the surrounding ridges. The Third North vent shaft was <br />blowing mine air strongly to the atmosphere on this day. <br />4 <br />