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S <br />Handling of acid and toxic materials: Not applicable. <br />REVEGETATION <br />Seeding: The seeding of the recently reclaimed section of the <br />refuse pile had not been done as of this inspection. Topsoiling <br />of the area had begun as early as May, 1991 and was worked on up <br />until October, 1991. The permit application calls for late fall <br />seeding. Since no activity has occurred in the area since <br />October the seeding of the area was not done in a timely manner. <br />MLRD has issued Notice of Violation number C-91-033 for a <br />violation of Rule 9.15.3(1). <br />Mulching: The permit application requires mulching only in areas <br />where a significant potential for erosion exist. <br />Success: The success of the vegetation was not determined as <br />compared to the reference areas. It was noted that cattle were <br />grazing in the vicinity of the reference areas which are not <br />fenced. There is no requirement to fence the reference areas. <br />There are rills on the north side of the reclaimed section of the <br />refuse pile which have had straw bales placed in them to stop or <br />retard erosion. These appear to have worked, however snow cover <br />made it difficult to determine their effectiveness. There were <br />other rills which may have occurred since earlier repairs that <br />will need attention to retard their growth. <br />Timing: The seeding of the reclaimed area was not timely as <br />explained above. <br />COAL MINE WASTE <br />Drainage control: The under drains for the refuse pile were <br />visible and appeared to be in the correct locations. As <br />mentioned earlier, section B of the North ditch had not been <br />maintained and was included in N.O.V. C-91-29. <br />It was noted that material has been placed on the top terrace of <br />the refuse pile without grading and compacting. This material <br />was from pond cleaning and was placed in that location to dry <br />until spring. The placement of the material will inhibit <br />drainage and in fact has already created a small pond in one area <br />and has the potential to enlarge the existing pond or create <br />