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July 27,2011 C-1981-038Bowie No. 1 Mine JJD The reclaimed West Ridge waste pile at the East Mine was stable.The vegetative cover was good, with no indications of erosional gullying.The runoff collection system was in place.However,the upland diversion ditch does not appear to have sufficient elevation drop across the reclaimed slope.The operator is working with a contractor to recut the ditch in August.The old waste pile,also at the East Mine,had a good vegetative cover and showed no signs of instability. ROADS—Rule 4.03❑❑Construction 4.03.1(3)/4.03.2(3)❑❑Drainage 4.03.1(4)/4.03.2(4)❑❑Surfacing and Maintenance4.03.1(5)and(6)/4.03.2(5)and(6)11❑Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7): The dirt road up through the reclaimed East Mine was in good condition.The operator is working with a contractor to cut a road cross ditch on the west side of the reclaimed portal bench area.The work will be done in August.The entrance road at the partially reclaimed highway coal stockpile area was passable, although a rill down one side of the road has formed.The dirt road leading to the well field area was wet in one spot but was passable.The road leading up to the West Mine area was dry and passable. RECLAMATION SUCCESS -Rule 4.15,Rule 3: The backfilled, graded and revegetated slopes of the reclaimed West Mine continue to show stability.No indications of slope instability were noted.The backfilled and graded slopes of the East Mine are holding up well. REVEGETATION—Rule 4.15❑[]Vegetative Cover; Timing: The reseeding of the upper slopes at the East Mine has not taken place yet. The operator needs to spray the weeds and dimple the surface of some of the disturbed areas so that the land will retain more moisture.The operator is working with a contractor to do this work in August.The revegetation cover at the West Mine continues to vary from moderate to good. SUPPORT FACILITIES -Rule 4.04: There were no problems with the pump house at the well field.The chain link fence and gate at the East Mine entrance was secure.The unit train loadout was not inspected. SIGNS AND MARKERS—Rule 4.02: Mine identification signs were up at the East Mine entrance,West Mine and partially reclaimed highway coal stockpile area entrance.Mine id signs were also up along Steven's Gulch road.The mine id sign was up at the well field entrance but was facing in the wrong direction. Surface disturbance markers were up around the disturbed areas.Two subsidence warning signs were up along Steven's Gulch road just east of the well field. SEALING OF DRILLED HOLES AND UNDERGROUND OPENINGS—Rule 4.07 RECLAMATION PLAN COMPLIANCE—Rule 4.13 DOCUMENTS RECEIVED-NONE Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 1 Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 0 Page 3 of 4