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February 23, 2012 C-1981-028/Keenesburg Strip Mine JLE <br /> ROADS —Rule 4.03; Construction 4.03.1(3)/4.03.2(3) Drainage 4.03.1(4)/4.03.2(4) Surfacing and <br /> Maintenance4.03.1(5) and(6)/4.03.2(5) and(6) Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7): <br /> The road from the shop facilities to Sediment Pond 2 and the B Pit was observed during the inspection. Also,the <br /> access road from the shop facilities to the topsand piles A-1 and B-1 were observed. The roads were graded and <br /> maintained and the roadside ditches were in good shape. <br /> RECLAMATION SUCCESS -Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br /> Pit B was inspected. According to Mr. MacDonald,two loads of ash were delivered and dumped in the pit today. <br /> Four additional loads were expected to be delivered today. It was clear spoil had been placed on the recently <br /> backfilled ash in accordance with the approved plan. <br /> A small excavation area was noted in the long term spoil pile where the operator is taking material to be used in <br /> Pit B. <br /> REVEGETATION—Rule 4.15;Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br /> Area 25 was observed from the vehicle. This area was stable and snow covered. <br /> Areas 31, 23, 30 and 29 were walked. These areas were vegetated and stable. According to Mr. MacDonald, last <br /> year area 29 was mowed and sprayed with a herbicide for weed control. <br /> SUPPORT FACILITIES -Rule 4.04: <br /> The mine shop and yard were observed and no problems were noted. <br /> SIGNS AND MARKERS —Rule 4.02: <br /> The entrance sign was in good shape and included the necessary information. The permit boundary appears to be <br /> delineated by a barbed wire fence. <br /> TOPSOIL—Rule 4.06; Removal 4.06.2, Substitute Materials 4.06.4(4); Storage and Protection 4.06.3; <br /> Redistribution 4.06.4: <br /> Topsand pile A 3,A-1 and B-1 was stable and vegetated. <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 5 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 3 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br />