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King II East and West Diversion Ditches—The clear water ditches on either side of the surface <br /> facilities area appeared in good condition. The west ditch is triangular in cross-section and is lined <br /> with rock riprap. The east ditch is a shallow, wide-bottomed trapezoidal ditch that has grass-lining <br /> starting to develop. <br /> Backfill and Grading <br /> Demolition of structures in the King I portal areas has begun, although there was no activity during the <br /> inspection. The King I portals were sealed in 2009. <br /> Support Facilities <br /> King I—There was no activity at King I other than at the office and bathhouse. <br /> King II—Earthwork for the surface facilities area of this new mine began in March 2007. All of the <br /> surface earthwork(roads, ditches, etc.)has been completed. Buildings in the office/bathhouse <br /> /warehouse area remain under construction. Four portals have been developed at King 11. Coal was <br /> being trucked off-site. <br /> General Mine Plan Compliance <br /> The operator appeared to be in compliance with the mine plan. <br /> Subsidence <br /> No subsidence was evident in the portal areas of King 11. <br /> Development Waste <br /> Several piles of coal waste rock were on the top of the waste pile, awaiting incorporation into lifts. <br /> The top surface of the pile was dry and gently slopes away from the face of the pile. The face of the <br /> pile was seeded and mulched last fall, but little seed germination was evident, yet. The 100-year rock- <br /> lined diversion ditch on the east side of the pile has been extended farther up the drainage. No <br /> problems were apparent on the pile. <br /> 4 <br />