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topsoil slippage in one location on the outslope of Bench 3 in 1995, the first year following topsoiling. The operator has taken appropriate remedial measures. Adequate soil cover thickness (18" subsoil/topsoil combined) on the lower benches was documented in the DMG inspection report of June 29, 1994. Adequate soil cover thickness on the upper benches (top of pile and side slopes) was documented in DMG inspection report of January 31, 2003. Several relatively minor maintenance items noted in the inspection report dated April 15, 2003 had been properly repaired prior to the bond release inspection. Based on observations made during the bond release inspection, observations and measurements documented in prior inspection reports referenced here, and information included in the bond release application, the Division concludes that CRDA-1 has been constructed and regraded in conformance with the approved design. The short road segment that has not yet been reclaimed, and which will be used for placement of a relatively small volume of additional coal waste, was properly excluded from the bond release request. Cameo Refuse Disposal Area 2 (CRDA-2) Refuse Area CRDA-2 has been fully reclaimed. The lower three benches of the pile were permanently reclaimed in 1994. The upper lwo benches were final graded, cover-soiled, seeded and mulched in April 2002. The final reclamation project in spring 2002 included the construction of a new permanent upper diversion ditch, and riprap installation along the upper segment of the East Perimeter Ditch. Final reclamation included extensive roughening to enhance vegetation establishment, and rock placement for small animal habitat. In November 2002, the old upper diversion ditch located on the steep canyon sideslope above the pile was regraded and revegetated, as was the temporary access road up the face of the pile. Pertinent mapping, cross-sections, compaction data, construction certification, and permanent diversion certifications are included in the bond release application. DMG documented compliance of the lower reclaimed benches and perimeter ditches during a special focus oversight inspection conducted with OSM in August 1997. Extensive slope and ditch measurements were taken, and results were described in the DMG inspection report of August 29, 1997 and report addendum of October 17, 1997. Adequate soil cover thickness (24" subsoilltopsoil combined) on the lower benches was documented in DMG inspection reports of June 29, 1994 and June 8, 1995. Adequate soil cover thickness on the upper benches (top of pile and side slopes) was documented in DMG inspection report of January 31, 2003. Construction certification for the new upper diversion ditch is included in the 3rd quarter 2002 refuse area P.E. certification by Jim Stover. Construction certification of the newly constructed segment of the east perimeter ditch is included in the same refuse certification report. DMG measurements of the new perimeter ditch segment are documented in the Ditch and Channel Measurements section of the inspection report dated April 15, 2003. DMG measurements of the new upper diversion are documented in the inspection report dated May 5, 2003. General configuration of the final graded upper bench slopes and top of pile appeared to be in accordance with the approved design. The top of pile is mildly crowned, with gentle slope toward either the upland diversion or the upper most terrace drain. Bench outslopes are generally in compliance with design gradient and bench heights. DMG slope measurements demonstrating compliance are documented in the Refuse Area Slope and Terrace Drain Measurements section of the April 15, 2003 inspection report. Construction design for CRDA-2 did not include installation of an underdrain. Phase I Bond Release 16 August 15, 2003