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~~~` = 1, <br />• 0 0 <br />1128 MAIN STREET (719) 275-8881 <br />CANON CITY, COLORADO 81212 <br />Energy Fuels Coal, Inc. <br />Mr. Alan Weaver <br />Southfield Mine <br />1190 County Road 92 <br />Florence, CO 8 ] 226 <br />RE: CERTIFICATION OF FRESH WATER IMPOUNDMENT POND N0. 3, <br />SOUTHFIELD MINE, FLORENCE, COLORADO (3rd Quarter, 1998) <br />Dear AI; <br />On September 30, 1998, an inspection was conducted on the Fresh Water <br />Impoundment Pond No. 3 currently in place at your Southfield mine. The inspection was <br />performed by myself, John Effinger III, a registered professional engineer in the State of <br />Colorado since December, 1975. I have experience and knowledge in the design and <br />construction of dams, drainage control, hydrology and structures; including experience in <br />portions of the 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 mild (80°), clear Wednesday morning by <br />myself. Most of the site was traversed with a motorcycle with frequent stops and hiking <br />trips around the pond. The following is a statement of my professional observations and <br />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 21" below maximum level line. <br />Hypalon lining in good condition. Several small tears in the hypalon lining were <br />observed along the north and west sides, well above high water level. <br />