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<br />INSPECTION REPORT <br />Site: National King Coal Mine, GCC Energy, Hesperus, Colorado <br />Inspected By: Don R. May, P.E., Project Engineer <br />o?t4,a <br /> <br />Inspection Date: 4t' Quarter Inspection 2010 <br />Note: due to heavy snowfall at the end of December 2010 the 4t' quarter inspection was <br />delayed three weeks until January 19, 2011 resulting in improved access and inspection <br />visibility. <br />Ponds: Photograph 1 shows the west pond. Both ponds appear to operating properly. <br />The inlets, outlets and embankments of both ponds are in good condition. In the spring <br />the ponds should-be_measured_and_cleaned-o# sedirre,nt. - <br />Drainage Ditches: Photographs 2, 3 and 4 shows the upper mine area, lower yard and <br />upper yard respectively. Although snow still covers much of the area the yard drainage <br />appears to be operating as designed and features in these areas are in good condition. <br />Drain grates were mostly clear and operating as expected. <br />Except where noted, all drainage features have been constructed and are operating as <br />stated in the drainage plan submitted to the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety. <br />Coal Waste Pile: In general the waste rock refuse pile is in good condition. Photograph <br />5 shows fill material that has not been spread according to the design specifications. <br />Reviewing the September inspection report shows that this material was present at that <br />time as well. This material should be spread out taking care to achieve the design cross <br />slope and compaction as specified in the plans. <br />Photo 6 shows upper portion of the face of the waste pile. The face is in good condition <br />showing no signs instability. As mentioned in previous reports the face of the waste pile <br />should be surveyed to assure compliance with the design and the toe of the pile should <br />Except for the items mentioned above the fill on the waste pile has been constructed as <br />specified in the design approved by the Division of Minerals and Geology.