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May 9, 2012 C- 1980- 004/McClane Canyon Mine MPB <br />The catchment basins for the large diversions at the upper end of the portals area were all dry and well maintained. <br />The mine was not discharging water during the inspection. The sediment pond was containing muddy water at a <br />level of about 2 feet below the spillway. The silt fences located on the northeast side of the access road bridge and <br />at the entrance to the road accessing the subsoil and topsoil pile locations were properly keyed in and appeared <br />functional. Site sediment control features were in good working order throughout the site. <br />PROCESSING WASTE /COAL MINE WASTE PILES — Rule 4.10 and 4.11 <br />Drainage Control; Surface Stabilization; Placement: <br />The temporary coal waste pile area was inspected and found to be well maintained. The clean water diversion <br />ditch around the waste pile and sediment storage area is in good condition and clear of sediment. The berm <br />around the waste pile is stable. <br />ROADS — Rule 4.03 <br />Construction 4.03.1(3)/4.03.2(3) <br />Drainage 4.03.1(4)/4.032(4) <br />Surfacing and Maintenance4.03.1(5) and (6)/4.03.2(5) and (6) <br />Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7): <br />Roads were maintained and in good condition throughout the site. Ditches and culverts were clear of sediment <br />and debris and functioning properly. <br />SUPPORT FACILITIES - Rule 4.04: <br />The shop, facilities, and office areas were well kept. Perimeter areas at these locations were maintained, and no <br />problems were noted at any of the various support facilities during this inspection. <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 />The topsoil stockpile and construction material stockpile are stable with no signs of erosion Vegetation is <br />beginning to green up and appears to be fairly well established on the stockpiles. <br />DOCUMENTS RECEIVED None <br />OTHER (SPECIFY) <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 0 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 4 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />