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BOWIE RESOURCES, LLC <br />Bowie No. 1 Mine <br />Coal Mine Waste Bank Inspection - 15~ Quarter 2005 <br />On March 16, 2005, I performed a quarterly visual inspection of the Bowie No. 1 Mine <br />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 dry to damp. No seepage or spoil springs were noted around <br />the pile. The maintenance recommended in my 3`d quarter 2004 report has not been <br />performed. The note from my third quarter report is repeated: There is some sediment <br />buildup in front of the double culverts located under the road to the pile. There is also <br />an erosional feature located east of the double culverts that needs repair. According to <br />the Operator, the recommended maintenance was performed before the end of March. <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 />rrPOO RE~jO® <br />Recommend maintenance: None. ~r~o~;°°°° ~ °°°°slF ~ <br />•~o e ~~S sT~, ~~ <br />~~r~ tin~,n ~2/% <br />J~n~~ Stover <br />P.E.`L~'d.923Q. <br />HAl <br />®m. <br />