2012-04-02_INSPECTION - C1981008

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March 15, 2012 C- 1981- 008/New Horizon Mine MLT • At the time of the inspection, WFC did not have elevation data on -hand to provide evidence which would either prove or disprove that the approved PMT can and will be achieved in areas backfilled, to date. Please provide the Division with current elevation data for the replaced spoil and/or surface spoil and/or topsoil on the Morgan and WFC parcels so that the mine's compliance with the approved Post - Mining Topography can be assessed This data should be provided in the form of point elevations shown on a map, with an associated table describing the surface that was measured and the anticipated thicknesses of surface spoil / subsoil/ topsoil that have yet to be placed The base map used should also include the contour lines for the approved PMT. EXPLOSIVES — Rule 4.08 Distance Prohibitions 4.08.4; Warnings 4.08.4; Control of Adverse Effects 4.08.4: • The operator conducted a blast of overburden material on the Morgan property at approximately 3:00 p.m. on March 15th. I accompanied Mr. Fry to the F. Morgan, P. Enstrom, and N. Enstrom (2) residences, where he placed four seismographs, and weighted them per the manufacturer's suggestion. The model of seismograph used was InstanTel MiniMate (Photo 4). • For this blast, #1537, 111 holes were drilled to a depth of 62 feet. Previously, multiple decks would have been necessary, due to the proximity of the various dwellings. For this shot, however, electric detonation was used (the first shot of this kind at the mine), enabling the holes to be loaded as a single deck. • Mr. Gubka explained that at this location, the upper Dakota coal seam is not suitable for recovery; the holes were drilled through that seam and into the parting above the Lower Dakota. • Warning and all -clear signals were given prior to and following the blast, in accordance with Rule 4.08.4(3). Access to the area was controlled in accordance with Rule 4.08.4(5). • Mine personnel were very pleased with the results of this method (Photo 5), and plan to continue use of electric detonators in the future, when it is deemed beneficial to do. FISH and WILDLIFE — Rule 4.18: • A dozen snow geese were sighted on the Burbridge property, just west of Pond 007 (Photo 6), and numerous ducks were enjoying the pond itself. HYDROLOGIC BALANCE - Rule 4.05 Drainage Control 4.05.1, 4.05.2, 4.05.3; Siltation Structures 4.05.5, 4.05.6; Discharge Structures 4.05.7, 4.05.10; Diversions 4.05.4; Effluent Limits 4.05.2; Ground Water Monitoring 4.05.13; Surface Water Monitoring 4.05.13; Drainage — Acid and Toxic Materials 4.05.8; Impoundments 4.05.6, 4.05.9; Stream Buffer Zones 4.05.18: • Irrigation via the CCC Ditch had not yet commenced for the season. Mr. Fry said the flow typically begins around April 15th of each year. Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 8 Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 3 Page , _5 of 12