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CENTRAL APPALACHIA MINING, LLC <br />Munger Canyon Mine <br />Coal Mine Waste Bank Inspection - 15` Quarter 2005 <br />On March 31, 2005 I performed the required quarterly visual inspection of the Munger <br />Canyon 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 gob disposal area was dry to damp. Previous <br />inspections by the undersigned noted that all organic material and topsoil has been <br />removed ahead of the waste bank founding. The upper diversion ditch was inspected with <br />no problems noted. Ditch I is partially blocked with gravel which should be removed. <br />The first coal mine waste was placed in the pile during the period November 23rd through <br />November 29, 2004. Approximately 1,270 tons were hauled to the pile during this period. <br />The coal mine waste has not been leveled or compacted. No activity occurred at the coal <br />mine waste bank during the first quarter 2005. <br />Coal mine waste is to be placed in the pile in approximately horizontal lifts no more than <br />24-inches thick. The coal mine waste is spread and compactive effort is provided by a <br />front-end loader. No compaction tests were performed during the period. A test passes if <br />the test attains at least 90% of the maximum dry density attained in a laboratory <br />compaction test in accordance with ASTM D698. <br />A failure of the pile would probably not be a hazard to human life. The pile is located in a <br />remote area well away from human habitation. <br />I certify that to the best of my.knowledge and belief, that the fill and other aspects of the <br />Munger Canyon Mine refuse pile have been constructed as permitted in the design <br />approved by the DMG. CMP-3 is an issue as to whether it should have been installed <br />during the initial construction of the refuse pile. CMP-3 was installed during April 2005. <br />Recommended maintenance: Remove tree located in thg~i~~®ner of the pile. <br />Remove gravel from Ditch I located immediately west o,4~R~~g~~iEp~„~,,; ~,~ e <br />Date <br />P.E. NoQ~2~Q„~a <br />