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Elk Creek C-1981-022 <br />8 November 2007 <br />pg 3/3 <br />Support Facilities lcont.): -The Sanborn Creek Mine fan remains in place along old Highway 133. The <br />pad and the fan area were dry and appeared to be stable at the time of the inspection. No <br />erosional problems were noted on the pad at the time of the inspection. <br />- The pad for Substation #3 (along old Highway 133) was dry at the time of the inspection. The pad <br />remains stable and no erosional problems were noted on the pad at the time of the inspection. <br />- The corridor for the Sanborn Creek Mine overland conveyor, which was reclaimed several years ago, <br />remains stable, with no erosional problems noted. <br />Topsoil: -The Elk Creek topsoil pile was well vegetated and appeared to be stable at the time of <br />the inspection. No erosional problems were noted. <br />Revegetation/Reclamation Success: -The East Yard refuse pile reclamation remains stable. The <br />vegetation is in good shape and there are no signs of erosional problems on the outslopes of the <br />pile. <br />- The reclaimed slopes of the West Valley Fill are well vegetated and remain stable. No erosional <br />problems were noted on these slopes at the time of the inspection. The 100-year perimeter ditch is <br />also in place on these slopes. The ditch appears to be stable. <br />Air Resource Protection: -There were no problems with fugitive dust on any of the haul roads or <br />from the coal stockpile at the time of the inspection. <br />Off-Site Support Facilities: -The Hubbard Creek fan pad was stable at the time of the inspection. <br />No erosional problems were noted on the fan pad. Jim Kiger (in an a-mail) indicated that there were <br />some mechanical problems with the fan and a crane was mobilized to remove the fan from the <br />housing. This work did not result in any damage to the pad or surrounding areas. <br />Overall, the Elk Creek and Sanborn Creek Mine site is in good condition. <br />