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r ' Kind Coal Mine, pa. 2 The underdrain extension was still exposed at that time, and apparently the surface water runoff generated by this event was managed by the rock-lined diversions and pile configuration without incident, and non-compliant sediment pond discharges did not occur. The only reclamation to date on the pile is on the face of the completed first lift of the pile. This site ispre-law and there was no topsoil salvaged. The permit requires 3.5 feet of cover material on final grade, followed by 6 inches of topsoil. The 3.5 feet of cover material has been placed on the pile outslope, and 6 inches of topsoil material salvaged from areas adjacent to the pile was also placed on the face according to inspection participants prior to seeding (we did not dig cover sampling holes to verify cover depths). There are coal and coal-like materials in this soil cover, and the seeding to date has resulted in only sparse vegetative cover. However, the face does appear stable at this time, and surface water runoff does not flow over the face. Remains of erosion control blankets utilized during initial seeding are evident on the reclaimed face. The current coal stockpile is at the toe of the first lift and slightly encroaching on the reclaimed area. This was discussed during the inspection and needs to be managed by the permittee. Reclamation areas impacted by the coal stockpile will need to be reseeded and stabilized as necessary. The permittee should consider additional reclamation stabilization practices (incorporation of organic materials, wood chips, sewage sludge, etc.; and/or topsoil importation or local borrow areas for suitable topsoil cover materials) to ensure successful vegetation that will fully stabilize final reclamation grades once the pile is completed. This concluded the inspection. Please address any questions or comments concerning this inspection report to Henry Austin at haustin@osmre.~ov or to (303) 844-1400 x1466.