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1994 AFIR Review Page 2 January 25, 1995 4. The sediment pond did not discharge during 1994; therefore, observed changes in the Carbon Ditch cannot be attributed to the mine. 5. The water level in the sediment pond piezometers remain consistent with previous levels. 6. The conductivity of the seep in the pond has slightly increased while the pH remains invariable. The source of the spring is still unknown. 7. The level of water in E-i has risen as predicted in the Kaman Tempo report, but is still below the elevation of the E portal. The water level has risen to 6367.3 feet, which is 12.3 feet above the 1993 predicted level of 6355 feet. The E seam portal is at an elevation of 6390 feet. The water level is 22.7 feet below the elevation of the portal. 8. Water levels in the other coal seam wells appears to have remained consistent with the exception of E-2, E-3, and D-3. E-2 is adjacent to E-1 and results are similar. The D seam should not be impacted by mining as the seam is below the mined seam. The initial high water levels in the well is most likely due to sampling error. The recent water level of 74.1 feet is within the water levels obtained since July 1983. While water levels in E-3 have been erratic, the well appeared to have stabilized around 100 feet and is now at 165 feet. Recommendations 1. Minrec should continue to sample for TDS and SAR in Ward Creek on a yearly basis (September) to establish a pattern that definitely shows the mine has no impact on the creek. While TDS and SAR are still low, a determination cannot be confidently made with one sample. A request of the Division to cease collection of TDS and SAR in the future is required. 2. The Division concurs with Minrec to reinitiate sampling of E- 1. Sampling should be conducted on an annual basis during September. A request of the Division to cease collection of water levels in the future is required. 3. The Division recommends that sampling of E-3 be reinitiated as well. As the water level appeared to have stabilized around 100 feet, the recent water level of 164.9 feet is curious. Additional data would assist in determining if the mine is impacting the well..