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~~ c ~= ~. <br />~~~ ~. <br />1128 MAIN STREET (719)275-8861 <br />CANON CITY, COLORADO 81212 <br />Energy Fuels Coal, ]nc. <br />Mr. Alan Weaver <br />Southfield Mine <br />I ] 90 County Road 92 <br />Florence, CO 81226 <br />RE: CERTIFICATION OF FRESH WATER IMPOUNDMENT POND NO. 3, <br />SOUTHFIELD MINE, FLORENCE, COLORADO <br />Dear AI; <br />On June 19, 1997, an inspection was conducted on the Fresh Water Impoundment <br />Pond No. 3 currently in place at your Southfield mine. The inspection was performed by <br />myself, 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 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 4.05.9 (13) of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation <br />Boazd 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 warm and sunny Thursday morning by myself. <br />Most of the site was traversed with a four wheel drive vehicle with frequent stops and <br />hiking trips around the pond. The following is a statement of my professional <br />observations and conclusions from this inspection: <br />The entire impoundment was examined for structural weakness, erosion, tears to <br />hypalon lining and other hazardous conditions; none were found. <br />Existing water level was 4" below maximum level line. <br />Perimeter fence and hypalon lining in good condition. <br />An accumulation of sediments and aquatic plant growth was observed in the <br />corners of the pond. <br />