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<br />• <br />SNOWCAP COAL COMPANY <br />Cameo Refuse Disposal Area No. 1 Inspection - 3rd Quarter 2003 <br />On September 4, 2003, I performed the required quarterly visual inspection of the <br />Cameo Refuse Disposal Area No. 1 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. Coaly material (-1100 tons) from clean-up along the <br />conveyor corridor was placed and compacted along the temporary road up the east <br />side of CRDA-1 during the prior quarter. Three of five compaction tests failed during <br />the second quarter. The disposal area was reworked, compacted and tested during the <br />current quarter. Three compaction tests were taken. After the re-compaction of one <br />isolated soft spot, the three tests attained at least 90% of the maximum dry density <br />attained in a laboratory compaction test in accordance with ASTM D698. Relative <br />compaction test results are enclosed. <br />The south under drain was dry. No seepage was noted around the pile. <br />The access road to the pile, which is the west extension of Haul Road No. 5, remains <br />open to accept coal and refuse material from other reclamation activities. <br />The northwest and southeast collection ditches were clear. <br />The pile is located in a remote area well away from human habitation. A failure of the <br />pile might damage the haul road and sediment pond located below the pile. However, <br />a failure of the pile would probably not be a hazard to human life. <br />I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the fill and other aspects of the <br />Cameo No. 1 refuse pile have been constructed as permitted in the design approved by <br />the DMG. ~s~vso~ <br />Recommended maintenance: None <br />'oQ~pp RE6/SIFs <br />O ^~S t. Jl'7° 9~e <br />~ e <br />s <br />~ ~ ~~• ~~~\ <br />~+~ X1;.,1 LY7'i({/~ a X <br />;f. No. 192 <br />•~>„ ..,. <br />s <br />°000; aA i <br /> <br />