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June 21, 2012 C-1981-037/GEC Strip Mine JHB <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Down-cutting of the ditch adjacent to the access road to East and West Pits has caused some cutting in on the road <br />at the turn at the west end of Chens Hill. The road was passable for a full sized SUV. <br /> <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS - Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br />This is a revoked permit. As such all bond moneys have been spent on the reclamation activities and no bond <br />remains for maintenance or repairs. The Division sampled the vegetation in 2010 and 2011. A report on the result <br />of the sampling efforts is in the process of being summarized. <br /> <br />REVEGETATION Rule 4.15 Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br />Vegetation throughout the mine site is very dry. Vegetation overall remains in fair condition. Occasional bare <br />spots were noted, however, these spots are limited in size and typical of bare areas observed in surrounding <br />undisturbed lands as well. <br /> <br />The majority of the reclaimed slopes and valleys have a perennial self-sustaining vegetative community comprised <br />of native species that are stabilizing the land. Very few noxious weeds were observed throughout the reclaimed <br />area. <br /> <br />One patch of Russian knapweed was observed along the access road between the East and West pit. This patch <br />was relatively small, approximately 6 ft. in diameter. The inspector pulled the knapweed and properly disposed of <br />the plants off-site. <br /> <br />SLIDES and DAMAGE - Rule 4.12: <br />Gullies still exist on the reclaimed slopes. However, based upon the vegetation growth in the bottom of many of <br />the gullies and the lack of recent sediment deposition at the base of the gullies, many of these features are <br />stabilizing. <br /> <br />There are several gullies that remain active, most notably a gully located west of the access road between the East <br />and West pits. At this time, this active gully is not limiting the function of the access road. <br /> <br />No new gullies were observed. <br /> <br /> <br />DOCUMENTS RECEIVED None <br />OTHER (SPECIFY) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS/COMPLIANCE <br /> <br />No permit or bond monies remain for this site. <br /> <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 1 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 2 <br /> <br />38 <br />Page of <br /> <br /> <br />