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NEW ELK PREPARATION PLANT <br />ANNUAL REPORT AND CERTIFICATION <br />MSHA PONDS <br />1. <br />2. <br />3. <br />REPORTING YEAR 2008 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 12/29/08 <br />MSHA MINE ID: 05-04461 <br />IMPOUNDMENT ID: 1211-CO-09-00296-04 <br />Describe any changes in the geometry of the impounding structure: <br />NONE <br />Describe the location and type of any installed instruments and the maximum and minimum readings of <br />each instrument: <br />PERIODIC DIFFERENTIAL LEVEL SURVEYS <br />Embankment Elevations: Toe: . 7428 Crest: 7459 <br />Spillway Elevations: Primacy: 7451.75 Emergency. 7452.74 <br />As required by 30 CFR 77216-4(a) (3) the minimum, maximum and present depths of water and sediment <br />levels as determined by level surveys are: <br />Minimum: 7446.7 Maximum: 7451.1 <br />4. <br />5. <br />6. <br />7. <br />The storage opacity of the impoundment is approximately: <br />Current volume of impounded water (and sediment): <br />Current: 7448.2 <br />16.75 Ac.Ft. <br />11.7 Ac.Ft. <br />Describe any other changes which may have affected the stability or operation of the impounding structure <br />That has occurred since last report: <br />Pond clean out was completed in early 2006. Referenced to the elevation of the primary spillway, the <br />bottom of the pond is now at an elevation of 7435.5. <br />I certify drat the impoundment is being operated and maintained in accordance with the approved plan. <br />To the best of my knowledge, this report is true and accurate. <br />NISHA Certified Impoundment hspector <br />Charles McGlo in, Registered Professio"M EhWawef