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May 24,2011 C-1981-019/Colowyo Coal Mine JBB <br /> remaining pile still needs some shaping once conditions dry out a little and seeding with the approved stabilization <br /> seed mix.Areas around this pile have been approved for phase II bond release. Drainage off this pile is handled <br /> with an SAE as approved in TR90. <br /> 1513: This is a large pile located east of the West Pit fill, and was constructed during the initial box cut of the West <br /> pit. Slopes are well vegetated with a perennial grass mix, and slopes are stable and not eroding. Surface drainage <br /> from this pile reports to West pit pond or west pit. <br /> The inspection continued south to South Taylor pit mining area. <br /> 16A: This pile was moved in 2007 from its original location due to changes in the mine plan. Some topsoil was <br /> used in 2010 for reclamation in the West pit.The operator noted that final shaping and stabilization seeding will be <br /> conducted this field season. The reset of the pile appears stable with no weeds or gullies. <br /> 16J: Is a large pile constructed during opening of the South Taylor pit. No problems were identified with this <br /> pile. <br /> At this point the inspection moved to the mine office and blasting notification records were checked. <br /> DOCUMENTS RECEIVED Proof of distribution of approved pages to BLM and OSM for MR107&TR90. <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 8 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 4 <br /> Page 6 of 12 <br />