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v <br /> d. Task 4 - Clean out all ponds on site and perform other maintenance on <br /> items such as emergency spillways, principal spillways, dams, culverts, etc. Work also involved <br /> abatement of violations C-93-093 and 094 issued by the DMG for pond maintenance. Due to the <br /> number of ponds and water handling systems that exist in Coal Basin and given the rough <br /> terrain, this task required continual work. <br /> e. Task 5 - Install large rip rap along channel of Dutch Creek in abatement <br /> of Violation C-93-086 and to help to stabilize the scarp above a bend in Dutch Creek. This work <br /> was also approved by the DMG and the violation was abated. <br /> f. Task 6 - Sampling of waters, pond discharges, wells, creeks and <br /> bio-monitoring assistance in Dutch Creek. The many sediment ponds and water systems also <br /> required continual monitoring for both the DMG, EPA and the Colorado Department of Health <br /> under separate permits. If any sampling interval was missed at any location, violations and fines <br /> could be issued. This task also involved constant work, although it rarely involved any of the <br /> heavy equipment. <br /> g. Task 7 - Reclamation of Mine#5 including dozer work, removal of debris <br /> and old equipment. Portal areas were backfilled and a pipe discharge was installed in one mine <br /> portal, which was then buried in the reclaimed area. A discharge point sample point was also <br /> constructed. Topsoil was loaded into trucks from approved borrow areas and re-spread on the <br /> reclaimed area. Seeding and mulching also was completed on the area. I was present on a <br /> number of inspections of the reclamation by DMG official Steve Renner, who was pleased with <br /> the work in each instance. All work was done according to the approved reclamation plan filed <br /> with the DMG. <br /> h. Task 8 - Unit Train Loadout reclamation. Work involved cutting fill from <br /> the adjacent hillside with the D-8 dozer to fill in the large underground coal storage area. <br /> Approximately 33,000 cubic yards were moved. Miscellaneous cleanup work and removal of <br /> debris and waste were also accomplished. Revegetation was undertaken after backfilling and <br /> grading. This work was valuable to the estate since it improved the value of the site much more <br /> than the cost of the work. All reclamation work followed the approved reclamation plan for the <br /> site. <br /> i. Task 9 - Sutey Pile reclamation. Work involved final grading of the pile, <br /> ditch work, loading, placing and spreading topsoil and some revegetation work. As in the other <br /> reclamation efforts, all work was done according to the approved reclamation plan and was <br /> approved by the DMG representatives. <br /> j. Task 10 - Perform cleanup of debris, waste, oil, batteries, drums, poles, <br /> piping, wood and materials at the upper minesites and the yard area. Work also involved some <br /> maintenance of equipment and assistance in asbestos removal from the buildings. Road <br /> maintenance, general site inspections and equipment sale assistance were also charged to this <br /> task. <br /> 3 <br />