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i test samples. Direct shear tests of the composite sample were limited to particles smaller than 3/8 inches. To better simulate the full-sized sample, the plus 3/8-inch materials were screened from the composite samples to be tested and replaced with ;~4 sieve to -3/8-inch material. A standard Proctor moisture-density test (ASTM D 698, AASHTO T 99) was performed on the composite sample with the + 3/4 inch particles excluded. Laboratory test results are shown on Figs. 4 through 7. COAL PROCESSING WASTE PILE CONDfiIONS Protect History The general location of the coal processing waste pile is shown on Fig. 1. We understand the permit for the pile construction was obtained in July of 1987, with initial waste placement soon thereafter. At the time of the current field investigation (November of 1995) the waste pile had been filled approximately to elevation 7160. The topography of the existing waste pile is shown on Fig. 2 based upon survey information provided by Basin Resources. The survey was based on a flight performed on March 23, 1995. Basin Resources, Inc. indicated that additional coal waste was placed along the face of the pile subsequent to the 1995 survey and that the current configuration of the pile is sloped between 2.0:1 and 2.5:1 for the entire height of the pile. We were not provided information regarding the construction of the waste pile. We assume that the natural ground surface was stripped of vegetation and topsoil prior to waste placement and that the waste was properly compacted. We have performed quarterly density testing of the coal processing waste pile from March, 1995 to the present under Job No. 22,905. The results of the testing indicated adequate compaction. We do not believe a drain system was installed below the pile. The pile is not located in a valley section and we do not believe a drain is merited. 3ASIN RESOURCES, INC. cT~7 za,w 3