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We then proceeded to the south and west into the South of Divide drainage area. A small stockpond <br /> was located some 300 feet below the road. We traversed on foot to the pond (shown below) and found <br /> a moderately sized stockpond with the capacity to hold water 2-3 feet in depth. The pond was dry at <br /> the time of the inspection. Map 37 did not show a pond at this location but did show a spring labeled <br /> WCC-25. The operator should review the location of this pond and correct the map if required. <br /> Hard hat for scale <br /> As mining progresses into Panels E2 and E3,monitoring requirements increase substantially,both in <br /> number of features and in frequency of monitoring required. Survey monuments are required on the <br /> Dry Fork (page 2.05-153) along with flow measurements in the stream and thalweg surveys before, <br /> during and after mining. Wells, flumes, roads, and road culverts also require monitoring(page 2.05- <br /> 156). The few buildings in the SOD area also require surveys and survey monuments to document the <br /> commencement and magnitude of subsidence(page 2.05-157). <br /> Monitoring.to confirm the angle of draw is also required, as detailed on pages 2.05-163 to 165. <br /> Reporting of this information in a report to the Division is also discussed. <br /> The operator is encouraged to review approved subsidence monitoring requirements in concert with <br /> mining progress to ensure compliance with the approved plan, especially where those monitoring <br /> requirements necessitate installation of survey monuments or other structural features. <br /> Following a brief discussion, the inspection was terminated. Operations at the site appeared normal, <br /> with no problems noted. <br /> 6 <br />