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Processing Waste The face of the waste pile at King I showed no evidence of structural instability. The top of the pile was dry and was gently sloped back, away from the face. The ditch at the back of the pile was in good condition. Support Facilities King I -Fuel tanks in the surface facilities area showed no signs of leaks or spills, and have adequate spill barriers in place. King II—Earthwork for the surface facilities area of this new mine began in March 2007. Much of the surface earthwork(roads, ditches, etc.)has been completed. Structures in the loading and truck loop areas are under construction. Four portals have been developed. General Mine Plan Compliance The operator's representative indicated that a set of entries (5 entries wide) have been developed next to the mains in Section 6 in the Huntington lease and federal leases COC 606941 and COC-29125. These entries appear to be within the permit area and the approved affected area, but appear to extend beyond the area approved for mining as it is shown on the Mine Plan Map, Map King I -005. DRMS is is researching mine plan compliance in this area. Revegetation The operator's representative reported that weeds had been sprayed at King I and II the day before the inspection. Thistle and other broadleaf weeds appeared stressed from spraying, but Whitetop had not yet shown an effect. Air Resource Protection A water truck was spraying roads during the inspection for dust control. There was no fugitive dust problem. Subsidence There were no signs of subsidence or slope instability in the area on the ridge immediately north of the four new portals of the King II Mine. Documents Received During Inspection The operator provided a revised 2007 Annual Reclamation Report. 5