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Spoil Pill tt9, September 3Q 2003 <br />Page 2 <br />COVER MATERIAL <br />As documented by previous inspection reports, cover placement, seeding and mulching occurred during the <br />second quarter 2002. Germination of annual grasses was noted but limited due early spring weather <br />conditions. <br />STRUCURAL INTEGRITY <br />The entire excess spoil fill facility was examined for signs of failure altd instability such as tension cracks, <br />ground movement, springs and seeps, and standing water. No indication of potential instability was <br />observed. <br />DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER OBSERVATIONS <br />Seasonal precipitation has resulted in the germination of the seed-mix broadcast in 2002. Density is light, <br />but wide-spread across [he fill area. Only minor and very limited erosion was noted. <br />Photos attached. <br />CERTIFICATION <br />Inspection was conducted by Ronald G. Thompson, a qualified professional and MSHA certified inspector <br />of earth and rock-fill embankments and impoundments, under the direction of Mr. Charles McGlothlin, a <br />registered professional engineer licensed in [he State of Colorado. <br />This is to certify, to [he best of my knowledge and belief, that Fill No. 9 construction and placement, as <br />noted since the previous certification and as determined during this inspection and discussions with mine <br />personnel, is in accordance with designs as proposed by CTL Thompson in their report dated April 27 and <br />amended July 27, 2001 and as approved by the Division of Minerals and Geology. <br />~!~1 <br />onald G. Thompson <br />Inspector <br />Charles W, McGlo hlin (iy/ l ` <br />Professional Engineer .~ ~ <br />•~ .. ?r <br />~r <br />.. . ; <br />;i:; t <br />Inspections completed in compliance with Rnle 4.09.1(1 1)(h) must be submitted to the Division within two weeks of completion. <br />