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It should be noted that at the time of our visit, we did not observe any signs of instability, structural <br />weakness or hazardous conditions at the pile. It should also be noted that our observations were limited by <br />the amount of snow cover, approximately 1 to 2 feet, across a majority of the pile. It should also be noted <br />that the internal roadways in the new expansion area of the pile were in good condition. The upper haul <br />road to Areas 2, 3 and 4 of the refuse pile had not been plowed and was covered with over a foot of snow <br />and was not passable at the time of our site visit. <br />It did not appear that Bower Brothers Construction had stockpiled any new topsoil and cover materials and <br />had not completed any further construction of the new haul road to the south of the existing pond during <br />this period. <br />As suggested, the water levels in the monitor wells installed on October 23, 1997 and December 9, 1999 <br />were measured during this quarter on a monthly basis. A table and graphs showing the monthly water <br />levels are attached. <br />We were advised that the wash plants had produced approximately 59,451 tons of waste coal during the <br />month of October 2010: approximately 65,545 tons during November 2010: and approximately 53,950 tons <br />during December 2010. It is our understanding that the fines being produced at the wash plant, which <br />consists of approximately 10 to 20 percent of the total materials being produced, are being pumped <br />underground into the mine. <br />Based on our limited observations, it appears that the pile is currently being constructed and maintained in <br />general accordance with the project specifications and plans submitted under 2.05.3(8) and that the <br />potential hazard to human life and property at the site in its present condition is minimal. This' report <br />fulfills the quarterly inspection requirements as specified by Rules 4.09.1(11)(a), 4.09.1(11)(b), 4.10.2(2)(a) <br />and 4.10.2(2)(b). <br />If you have any questions regarding this report or our observations, please contact this office. <br />Sincerely, <br />NWCC, INC., <br />Timothy S. Travis, P <br />vo <br />57 <br />Reviewed by Brian D. 1 • <br />S`o a?E? <br />cc: Jason Musick - Environment n Specialist - CDRM&S <br /> <br />inh T.h...,{.e.00.4001 ?nvnr ?__ .+