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<br />~ ~ ^ <br />1128 MAIN STREET (719) 275-8881 <br />CANON CITY, COLORADO 81212 <br />Energy Fuels Coal, Inc. <br />Mr. Alan Weaver <br />SouthSeld Mine <br />1190 County Road 92 <br />Florence, CO 81226 <br />RE: CERTIFICATION OF SEDIMENTATION POND NO. 5, SOUTI-1F'IELD <br />MINE, FLORENCE, COLORADO (4th Quarter, 1999) <br />Dear Al; <br />On December 30, 1999, an inspection was conducted on the Sedimentation Pond <br />No. 5 currently in place at your Southfield mine. The inspection was performed by myself, <br />John Effinger III, a registered professional engineer in the State of Colorado since <br />December, 1975. I have experience and knowledge in the design and construction of <br />dams, drainage control, hydrology and structures; including experience in portions of the <br />permitting process of coal mine facilities and permit coatpliance. <br />The purpose of this inspection and certification was to check for structural <br />weakness, erosion, other hazardous conditions and identify required mairttenance 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 (50°), sunny Thursday afternoon by <br />myself. Most of the site was traversed with a two wheel drive vehicle with frequent stops <br />and ht7cing 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 swctural weakness, erosion, and other <br />hazardous conditions; none were found. <br />Existing water level (ice) in the pond was near the bottom of the pond decant 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 itilet <br />(south) end of pond. <br />