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Pitch Reclamation Project -Sediment Control Ernbankment for the winter and spring of 2001. Implementation of the remedial measures was completed in October 2001. 1.2 Scope of Work The scope of work for this project consisted of four main tasks. The first task was to observe the embankment and determine if any problems or potential impacts to the safety of the embankment existed based on the occurrence of [he wet area. The second task was to determine alternative measures to correct the seepage problem in order for the embankment to operate safely with the pond at full capacity. The third task was to establish an interim operating level for the pond to function through the Spring 2001 runoff since the preferential seepage path could not be remedied prior to the onset of winter in late 2000. The first three tasks were completed and documented in summary letters to Homestake as the work was completed. The fourth task was to observe construction of the remedial design and prepare an as-built report for record with the CDWR State Engineer's Office. 1.3 Scope of Report The scope of this report is to provide a summary of [he work completed and document the construction and as-built conditions of the remedial design. This report includes a summary description and construction guidelines for the remedial work, and a summary of the field revisions made during construction. This report is completed for review by Homestake and for record at the CDWR State Engineer's Office. 2.0 SEDIMENT CONTROL EMBANKMENT and POND 2.1 General The sediment control embankment is located in the lower elevation on the western side of the Pitch Project area. It is situated on Indian Creek to capture runoff from the headwaters of Indian Creek and from Tie Camp Creek. Most of the project facilities are located in the upper Indian Creek drainage area with the South Pit area and small reclaimed ore and waste storage units being in the Tie Camp Creek area (see Figure 1). The Pitch Mine is currently not operating and has undergone extensive reclamation during the ongoing closure process. The Homestake Mining Company -Z- The Glasgow Engineering Group, /nc.