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P~a~s So~.l~~el>9 ~~~ -oe~" 13,~vov od ~~` oxygen into the mine, which could promote spontaneous combustion. Dr. Corley does not want the hole to remain open. This issue will need to be further evaluated. DMG will discuss this situation with the hydrologist to determine whether the drain is necessary or if the drain remains, would a cap satisfactorily reduce the concern for oxygen flow into the mine. There was also a question regarding the soil around the large diesel fuel tank at the south side of the facilities area (by the prep plant). The fuel tank in question was a 16,500-gallon diesel fuel/hydraulic oil (two cell) tank. The tank was enclosed and contained by a concrete wall that was capable of holding the entire tank volume in the event of a massive spill. Through normal spillage due to 20+ years of operation, EFCI removed 150-200 cubic yards of soil, disposed of it in an off-site landfill and then regraded the area. Dr. Corley wants assurance that aN potentially contaminated soil has been removed. In this area, the Division requests that EFCI perform a soil sample test to a depth of five feet (core test) and include sampling for oil & grease in the list of constituents (as committed to by EFCI for all backfilled and regraded areas) to be sampled. If the oil & grease test is positive further analysis for individual compounds will be necessary. Analysis results will need to be submitted to the Division for review. Drainage from the fuel tank area flows into pond 5. Ponds 1 and 2 have been backfilled and regraded. The majority of the drainage from the regraded ponds flows to the north and northwest and into pond 5. There is a small area to the east of the ponds that is a small area exemption (SAE). A silt fence has been installed to control drainage. EFCI provided an SAE demonstration to the Division in conjunction with the 2002 midterm review. The silt fence was properly installed and no sediment was leaving the site. Magpie Creek Permanent Diversion -EFCI finished construction on the Magpie Creek permanent diversion last year. The diversion runs along the south side of the facilities area and empties into a large (approximately eight feet in diameter) culvert that runs under the GEC access road. The current alignment of the diversion is consistent with the proposed alignment. The diversion consists of a fairly level portion (0.5% - 1.0~ slopes) with rock check dams every 100-150 feet and a steep section (5`yo+ slopes) that has been armored with riprap. The diversion was constructed according to the permitted design and the Division has received an as-built certification for the diversion. There was an area about SO feet below the sharp bend in the diversion (approximately where the diesel tank was) where concrete from the facilities demolition was placed to help stabilize the area. EFCI will need to remove this concrete unless EFCI provides a letter from the landowner requesting it to stay. If the landowner requests that it stay, there are several pieces of rebar sticking out of the concrete that need to be removed for safety reasons. Coal Stockpile Area -The raw and clean coal stockpile areas have been regraded. In the center of the area is the truck tunnel, which has been approved as a permanent facility. The area drains to the south around the tunnels into pond 5 and to the north directly into pond 5. The area appears to be graded properly to eliminate any pooling of water. There is an area along the East side of the fence (along the GEC access road) where the coal fines have not been cleaned or covered with four feet of cover. EFCI needs to clean/cover these areas to comply