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<br />At the time of our visit, we did not observe any signs of instability, structural weakness or hazardous <br />conditions at the pde. However, we did observe several areas in which a slight amount of water seepage <br />was coming out of the east face of the lower and second benches in Areas 2 and 2%. We also observed that <br />water was standing/ponding in several areas along the uphill side of the bench that had been constructed <br />across the east face of the pile in Areas 2 and 2% (see the attached photographs). We recommend that the <br />uphill side of the bench be regraded so that water is not allowed to pond or stand in this area. In addition, <br />the seepage that is coming out of the east face of the pile will need to be collected and diverted away from <br />the slope face prior to placement of the clay and topsoil cover materials. <br />Based on our observations made along the toe of the north face of Area 1, it appears that the coarse fill <br />materials that had been placed along the toe of the slope are adequately collecting and diverting the <br />seepage, previously observed isthese areas, away from the toe of the pile. This portion of the pile appears <br />stable. However, we did observe some slight movement/setdement in one area, which appears to be related <br />to settlement of the fill materials placed in this area (see the attached photographs). <br />As suggested, the water levels in the monitor wells installed on October 23, 1997 and December 9, 1999 <br />were measured during this quarter on a monthly basis. A table/graph showing the monthly water levels is <br />attached. <br />We were advised that the mine had produced approximately 17, 380 cubic yards of waste coal during the <br />month of April 2004: 34,810 cubic yards during May 2004: and approximately 27,000 cubic yards during <br />June 2004. It is our understanding that the fines being produced at the wash plant, which consists of 10 to <br />20 percent of the total materials being produced, are being pumped underground into the mine. <br />Based on our limited observations, it appears that the pile is currently being constructed and maintained in <br />general accordance with the project specifications and plans submitted under 2.05.3(8) and that the <br />potential hazard to human life and property at the site in it's present condition is minimal. This report <br />fulfills the quarterly inspection requirements as specified by Rules 4.09.1(11)(a), 4.09.1(11)(b), 4.10.2(2)(a) <br />and 4.10.2(2)(b). If yo~have any questions regarding this report or our observations, please contact [his <br />office. <br />Sincerely, <br />NWCC, I <br />Brian D. <br />xc: Byron Cj.~q}k~rf Dil~isidmQ'~lv'finetals & Geology <br /> <br />Job Numbu: 993983 NWCC, Inc. Page 2 <br />