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:.# ; ~._ ~~;~ ~~-- ~~~ III IIIIIIIIIIIII III <br />1128 MAIN STFEET (719) 275-8881 RECEIVED <br />CANON CITY, COLOFADO 81212 <br />JUL 07 2000 <br />Energy Fuels Coal, Inc. <br />Mr. Alan Weaver <br />Southfield Mine Division of Minerals 8 Geology <br />1190 County Road 92 <br />Florence, CO 81226 <br />RE: CERTIFICATION OF SED]MENTATION POND NO. 5, SOUTHFIELD <br />MINE, FLORENCE, COLORADO (1st Quarter, 2000) <br />Dear Al; <br />On April 10, 2000, an inspection was conducted on the Sedimentation Pond No. 5 <br />currently in place at your Southfield mine. The inspection was performed by myself, John <br />Effinger III, a registered professional engineer in the State of Colorado since December, <br />1975. I have experience and knowledge in the design and construction of dams, drainage <br />control, hydrology and structures; including experience in portions of the permitting <br />process of coal mine facilities and permit compliance. <br />The purpose of this inspection and certification was to check for structural <br />weakness, erosion, other hazardous conditions and identify required maintenance and to <br />satisfy the requirements of Rule 4.05.6 (13) of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation <br />Board for Coal Mining. In addition to the on site inspection referenced above, actions <br />taken in preparing this certification included review and discussion of applicable mine <br />maps and state regulations with yourself. <br />Said inspection was performed on a mild (75°), cloudy Monday morning by <br />myself. Most of the site was traversed with a two wheel drive vehicle with frequent stops <br />and hiking trips over, across and around the structure. The following is a statement of my <br />professional observations and conclusions from this inspection: <br />The entire pond was examined for structural weakness, erosion, and other <br />hazardous conditions; none were found. <br />Existing water level in the pond was about 3' deep ,spilling thru the pond decant <br />gate. <br />Small erosion rill on east bank, slightly wide at top, has not widened. <br />Minor accumulation of sediment and aquatic plant growth (dormant) at inlet <br />(south) end of pond. <br />J <br /> <br />