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Edna Mme; pg.2 Both the West Ridge and Center Ridge permanent impoundments were inspected as was spoil spring # I. The Center Ridge pond discharge and spoil spring # I were tested for field parameters and a sample of spoil spring # 1 was taken for laboratory analysis. Impoundment embankments are stable and both inlet /outlet areas are also stable. Several of the open channel spillways on the impoundments constructed via the West Ridge Hydrologic Reconstruction Plan were damaged during Summer 1996 as the result of surface water runoff from a rain storm in excess of the 100yr. / 24hr. event. Spillways have been reinforced by geo-textile installation under rip-rap and appeared stable. Several of the impoundments held water and channel morphology between impoundments did not exhibit anything of concern. Former haul roads and / or access roads which have been approved by DMG for retention to facilitate the postmining land use were not specifically documented in the bond release application nor specifically checked during the inspection. Postmining road configurations and approvals will be confirmed by the DFD before concurrence is provided for any proposed bond release. DFD has discussed the need for DMG to provide the proposed bond release decision document to the appropriate USDI /Bureau of Land Management Office (BLM) to provide BLM documentation which will enable their written concurrence to DFD concerning bond releases which involve BLM surface lands and / or mineral lease jurisdiction. In conclusion the proposed Phase I release areas closely resemble the approved postmining topography with only minor deviations which are well documented in the release application. Surface water runoff control exists as approved in the permit with the drainages and impoundments inspected and contained in the release areas functional and stable. DFD will await the proposed bond release decision from DMG and conduct any additional research necessary in order to determine concurrence with the proposed decision. DFD wishes to commend the pennittee for the enormous effort carried out this past year to close and completely reclaim the Edna Mine. The permittee has demonstrated both expedient and high quality work during this mine closure and DFD recognizes the dedication and professionalism exhibited by the Edna Mme staff and support personnel. Please direct any comments /questions concerning this report to Henry Austin at (303) 844-1466.