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BOWIE RESOURCES, LLC <br />Bowie No. 1 Mine <br />Coal Mine Waste Bank Inspection - 4th Quarter 2007 <br />On December 18, 2007, I performed a quarterly visual inspection of the Bowie No <br />Mine 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 snow covered. No seepage or spoil springs were noted around <br />the pile. <br />The bench area immediately north of the gob pile has been excavated to a level below <br />the gob pile. This area will be used to place the coal mine waste located in the timber <br />storage area. <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 />Recommend maintenance: None ©~o® ~G~~"°© <br />oe~P®°°oo°oo®~~~~ <br />w~l.® e~°° S ~ S T°~' r <br />1~ <br />fines ~~~ v r o~®~ Date <br />~o No. 19230 0 ~~~ <br />o <br />~~ ®©OOOOOOO°°°° ~`~®® <br />~`~~4~®®wAL ~~Pp® <br />~®mc~~~ <br />