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Ponds 004 and OOB were surveyed in Oc Caber and July 1995, repactively, based on the <br />schedule in the 1994 Annual Reclamation Report and TR-15. Results have not yet been <br />computed for the 1995 surveys. As soon ae this data ie compiled it will be presented to the <br />Division. From the past history of sediment delivery to both of these ponds there should <br />still be more than adequate sediment storage available. Based on the information provided <br />shove, SCC recommends the next sediment surveys be conducted in 1997 for all four <br />sedimentation ponds. <br />Stock Tanks <br />SCC is required by Permit C-80-005, Volume 12, Tab 13, Appendix 13-9 (from TR-21) to <br />provide as-built drawings for all temporary stock tanks that were constructed in the <br />previous year. Several stock tanks at Seneca II were reconstructed during 1995. At years <br />end, none of the above-mentioned ponds were 100 percent complete or design considerations <br />had not been completely verified. Therefore, no as-built certifications are included with <br />this annual report. SCC has also initiated an in-house program to determine which ponds <br />are functioning as designed, or functioning as anticipated. Review of the data collected <br />by the SCC hydrologist and field inspections will help determine which (if any) stock tanks <br />. should be eliminated from the system. Ponds which are completed in 1996 will be certified <br />and the as-boil is will be submitted to the Division. <br />Wildlife Monitoring <br />Seneca Coal Company is active in the Colorado Bluebird Project, a volunteer organization <br />involving the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Colorado Audubon Society, in <br />establishing nest sites for the Mountain Bluebird. See Exhibit 95.5 Eor location of Blue <br />bird nesting boxes placed on the mine site. During April 1995 a Columbian Sharp tailed <br />Grouse lek was discovered on the reclaimed land at Seneca II Mine. Powder River Eagle <br />Studies, a wildlife consulting group, studied the lek £or nine days. Between 8 and 12 <br />males regularly attended and displayed at the site. The paper prepared by Bonnie Postovit, <br />Powder River eagle studies and photographs axe presented in wilal ifs Tab. <br />Big game aerial survey data collected during January 1995 at Seneca II and Seneca Ii-w <br />Mines is presented in Hig Game Survey Tab. <br /> <br />R <br />