_INSPECTION - C1994082 ‎(63)‎

• Permit No: C1994082
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 3/12/2008
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE
Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made
during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection
and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action.
This was a partial inspection of the Yoast Mine conducted on March 12, 2008 by Mike Boulay of
the DRMS. There was no representative from Seneca Coal Company present during the
inspection. Weather conditions were cloudy and cool. Ground conditions were snow covered.
There was no activity at the site at the time of the inspection.
Haul Roads
Haul Roads A and B were not accessible. As shown in the attached Photo 1, the mine site
entrance at Haul Road A was blocked by drifted snow. The county road along Sage Creek was
accessible up to Ponds 012, 013, and 014. This was the only portion of the mine site that was
accessible. Most of the North Pit and portions of the Yoast South area were visible from County
Road 27 and the county road along Sage Creek. These areas were heavily snow covered but
appeared stable. No significant erosion or other problems were noted.
Hydrologic Balance
Sedimentation Ponds 012, 013, and 014 were viewed from the county road. The embankments at
all of these ponds were very heavily snow packed. Ponds 012 and 013 were discharging a small
amount of water. Pond 014 was not discharging. No problems were identified at any of these
pond locations.
Slides and Damage
The site of the former slide damaged area above Pond 012 was viewed from the county road. As
shown in Photo 2, the site of the slide is remaining stable and no new cracking or slumping was
visible. The topsoil replacement appears stable and no signs of erosion were noted during this
inspection.