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July 18,2011 C-1982-056/Foidel Creek Mine JDM <br /> OTHER(SPECIFY): <br /> This was a partial coal inspection of the Foidel Creek Mine conducted by Jason Musick of CDRMS. Jerry <br /> Nettleton of TCC accompanied the inspection. The weather was cloudy and raining during the inspection. The <br /> mine site was wet. <br /> PROCESSING WASTE/COAL MINE WASTE PILES—Rule 4.10 and 4.11 <br /> (Drainage Control; Surface Stabilization; Placement: <br /> Refuse material continues to be placed in the RDA expansion area. Material has been stockpiled at the toe of the <br /> RDA expansion area with grading being conducted during the inspection. No problems were noted,with the <br /> exception of the following: <br /> -Gully erosion was observed on the east side slope of the RDA. This erosion will need to be addressed to ensure <br /> stability of the pile. <br /> RECLAMATION SUCCESS-Rule 4.15,Rule 3: <br /> The reclaimed 18RT Borehole was stable with no evidence of erosion or instability at the time of the inspection. <br /> Livestock was observed on the reclaimed pad. Substantial livestock activity on reclaimed areas may hinder the <br /> vegetative growth and create conditions conducive to erosion and instability. It is encouraged to keep livestock off <br /> of newly reclaimed areas to ensure stability and vegetative growth. <br /> The reclaimed Bleeder Shaft Area was stable with no evidence of instability or erosion observed. <br /> Bleeder Shaft <br /> REV EGETATION—Rule 4.15 <br /> Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br /> The revegetation at the reclaimed 18RT Borehole and the Bleeder Shaft Area provided good,diverse cover of the <br /> reclaimed areas. No substantial weed infestations were observed in these areas. <br /> TOPSOIL—Rule 4.06 <br /> Removal 4.06.2; Substitute Materials 4.06.4(4); Storage and Protection 4.06.3; Redistribution 4.06.4: <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 1 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 0 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br />