_INSPECTION - C1980005 ‎(25)‎

• Permit No: C1980005
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Seneca Coal Company
• Inspection Date: 6/13/2011
• Email Name: JDM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

June 13,2011 C-I980-005/Seneca 11 Mine JDM
-A small slump which originated in 2008 and subsequently repaired in 2008 was observed and movement has
occurred in 2011. The slump encompasses an area of—.25 acres with a scarp of—2 ft at the head of the slump.
The area is well vegetated. However the scarp may need to be repaired to prevent further erosion.
OTHER (SPECIFY):
This was a partial coal inspection conducted by Jason Musick of the Colorado Division of Reclamation,Mining
and Safety on June 13,2011. The purpose of this inspection was to evaluate the on-the-ground condition with
respect to Seneca II Mine's Phase II bond release application, Sa:05 in accordance with Rule 3.03.2(2). Jay James
of Peabody Energy accompanied the inspection. The weather was clear and the ground was dry during the
inspection. All areas to be inspected were accessible and visible.
Lands requested for liability release under SL-05 include 219.7 acres of land reclaimed between 1989 and 2003.
Surface land ownership is private(State of Colorado)and Mineral ownership is private(State of Colorado). Lane
Osborn,the northwest Colorado State Land Board Representative,was notified of the inspection and no response
was received.
RECLAMATION SUCCESS-Rule 4.15, Rule 3:
In terms of meeting the criteria for Phase 11 bond release,the reclaimed areas at the Seneca 11 Mine were
acceptable with the exception of the above mentioned maintenance and repair issues. The issues mentioned above
are included in the Seneca 11 Mine's annual rill and gully maintenance and weed management plan. The issues
mentioned should be repaired or managed with a follow-up inspection conducted to ensure completion of repairs.
REVEGETATION—Rule 4.15 Vegetative Cover;Timing:
The establishment of vegetation was inspected to support the post mining land use of livestock grazing/wildlife
habitat. Vegetative cover and bare areas were inspected with respect to the post mining land use and the potential
for excessive contribution of suspended solids to stmamflow outside of the permit area. Species composition was
visually evaluated to ensure that predominate species were observed to support the post mining land use. Seneca
It's vegetations cover and diversity are acceptable and no problems were noted with revegetation at the time of the
inspection. Few noxious species were noted during the inspection with the exception of the following locations:
-A high number of houndstounge rosettes were observed along SBPM-13A that will need to managed.
Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 9
Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 4
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