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:... - pond rarely contains any water. For the reasons discussed above, and given the relatively remote location and lack of human habitation in the immediate vicinity, the site contains no conditions which pose, or may reasonably be expected to develop into, imminent dangers to the health or safety of the public, or significant environmental harms to Lmd, air, or water resources. Sediment and Erosion Control Function The sediment pond continues to provide sediment control for the major portion of the site. A reclaimed area of approximately 1/2 acre in the southeast portion of the affected area does not drain to the sediment pond, but due to the limited disturbance area, absence of steep slopes, and existence of vegetation cover comparable to surrounding azeas, the site does not appear to contribute suspended solids in excess of natural conditions. Contour furrows constructed on the steep fill slope by a DMG contractor in March, 1996, have been effective in controlling rill and gully erosion. Other reclaimed slopes at the site have not - exhibited significant rill and gully erosion. Gully erosion has occurred in certain ditch and channel locations where storm flows are concentrated, but the erosion is not of such extent as to negatively impact the postmining land use. Future inspections will monitor the degree to which gullies have stabilized, and whether remedial measures may be necessary. Reclamation Completed and General Reclaimed Area Stability The mine site had been largely reclaimed to its current configuration prior to bond forfeiture in March, 1994. A portion of the forfeited bond was expended by the Division in March, 1996 to perform minor drainage maintenance, and to reseed and contour furrow the steep No. 1 Mine fill outslope, which had exhibited poor vegetation establishment, and some rill and gull} erosion. It is expected that overall site stability will increase, as perennial vegetation becomes established. The Division will continue to monitor vegetation establishment during periodic inspections. The reclaimed area in its current state shows no signs of instability or mass movement. Estimate of Continuing Safety Health or Environmental Probleme While the site currently poses no imminent threats to human safety or the environment, and none are expected to develop, continued periodic inspections will be necessary to ensure that drainage control structures are not compromised by natural causes or vandalism. Due to low precipitation and steep south facing slopes, the site presents a harsh environment for vegetation establishment, and continued monitoring will be necessary to ensure that successful vegetation establishment is being achieved. Areas of gully erosion within certain ditch and channel segments will need to be monitored to ensure that they do not become mare extensive.