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The mpjority of Terrace No. 1 is located in ti~is area. Toe terrace appears to be stable and Functional. Ponding does not appear to be occurring. Sedimentation control is in place and functional. The diversion along the West side of this area ,and Sedimentation Pond 4 are to be reclaimed at the time of a Phase II release. Concerns: The culvert and creek crossing material and the portion of the haul road located North of the creek have yet to be removed and the acreage reclaimed. As explained by the permittee during the Inspection the road and creek crossing will remain in place until the resoiling of Revision Area 1 is completed. This is understandable, however, the acreage that will be involved in the removal and reclamation of these features cannot, at this time, be considered for a Phase 1 release. An additional concern involves the material that will he generated in the removal of these Features. In what location will this material be deposited and how will it be reconfigured? Finally, the Aaul Road Terrace has not been completed and cannot be until the road is removed. The area involved in the construction of this terrace must be considered grade work not yet accomplished under a Phase 1 release evaluation. Revision 1 Area Backfilling and the majority of the grading have been accomplished. The re- established slopes were generally Found to be 18 to 19 degrees. The final land configuration appears to meet the AOC and reclamation plan requirements. A small settling crack(2" wide x 40ft long) was observed near the top of the backfill along the North-Nest corner of this area. This appears to be no more than normal settlement of the backfill ae there are no indications of lnstability in the area. It should, however, be graded out prior to placement of resoiling material. ' Terrace No. 2 and Terrace No.3 are generally established within their approved locations. Additional fine grading work will be necessary to ensure that these Features are left in a functional condition. Concerns: The Northern section of the haul road remains to be removed and this sect Lon of the Aaul Road Terrace still needs to be constructed. Also, at the location of the haul road switchback additional grading is necessary to eliminate depressions and small spoil piles. Finally, small amounts of coal fines need to be removed and/or covered at the coal stockpile area located North of Pond 5. The acreage involved in the remaining work discussed above cannot be considered, at this time, Eor a Phase 1 release. Facilities Area Fill was placed to the Western portion of this arAa wh[ch includes the access to Highway 151. Minor Revision No. 33 approved retention of .some of the buildings in this area but the revision did not address the EL11 material(te: long term stability, enhancement of the post mining land use, etc.) These deficiencies need to be addressed. This can possibly be done during the current revCew of PR- 04(Reclamation Only Pe[mit). The outslope of the fill/access read are graded, resoiled and seeded. Vegetation is becoming establLshed. No erosion or sLgns of instability were evident. A certified, total containment sedCment trap provldes drainage control Eor the majority of this area. This structure Ls to be removed at the time of Phase II release.