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BOWIE RESOURCES, LLC <br />Bowie No. 1 Mine <br />Coal Mine Waste Bank Inspection - 4`d Quarter 2004 <br />On December 8, 2004, I performed a quarterly visual inspection of the Bowie No. 1 <br />Mine coal mine waste bank in accordance with Rule 4.10.2. <br />I, J. E. Stover, P.E., have a wide variety of experience in the design and construction of <br />earth fill embankments. Nothing was observed during the inspection that would indicate <br />the pile has a potential for failure. The pile is basically filled to capacity. The pile and <br />surrounding areas were snow covered. No seepage or spoil springs were noted around <br />the pile. Because the area was snow covered I could not determine if the maintenance _ <br />recommendedin my 3`' quarte"r ~epoTt had been performed. The -note from my third <br />quarter report is repeated: There is some sediment buildup in front of the double <br />culverts located under the road to the pile. The is also an erosional feature located east <br />of the double culverts that needs repair. <br />No coal mine waste was placed in the pile during the quarter. There were no drainage <br />alterations and no new bench construction. No topsoil was salvaged during the quarter. <br />The design of the waste disposal area is presented in Volume 6A. To the best of my <br />knowledge and belief, based on my inspection of the pile and previous inspections by <br />professional engineers, the coal mine waste bank has been constructed in accordance <br />with the approved plan. <br />The pile is located in a remote area well away from human habitation. A failure of the <br />pile might damage the mine haul road located below the pile. However, a failure of the <br />pile would probably not be a hazard to human life. <br />Recommend maintenance: None <br />Jat~€ E. Stover ' a a <br />P.Ea`'~ta, 19230 ~~'~~® <br />.D ee °~ da P <br />~~lr eeO=soe°°° ~~`aJ0 <br />