_INSPECTION - C1981022 ‎(22)‎

• Permit No: C1981022
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Oxbow Mining, LLC
• Inspection Date: 7/24/2012
• Email Name: JLE
• Email Name: SB1
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

July 24,2012 C-1981-022/Elk Creek Mine JLE
vegetation observed was yellow and white sweet clover,however some perennial grasses and vetches were
observed. Oxbow has conducted weed control spraying at the site for knapweed.
The road to the former GVB-LW3-01 and GVB-LW4-03 was observed from Bear Creek Road. This road was
reclaimed and appeared to have good perennial vegetation establishment.
The road to the former GVB-LW 15-07 and 06 was observed. This road was reclaimed a few years ago and some
perennial grass has begun to establish on the road. Tumble mustard was the primary vegetation observed on the
reclaimed road.
The former fan site at the far east end of the property was observed. According to Mr.Kiger,this pad site may be
used for a methane power generation site in the future so the area has not been reclaimed. The topsoil stockpile
was in place,marked and stable with vegetative cover.
SUPPORT FACILITIES -Rule 4.04:
The Elk Creek fan site at the north end of the facilities area was observed and no problems were noted. The
sediment control ditches were in place and functioning. A pad site has been created at the north end of the fan site
for a methane power generation site.
The Bear Creek fan site was observed. Sediment and erosion control structures were in palace and appeared to be
functioning. The new fan was running at the time of the inspection. In the future a possible methane power
generation facility will be constructed near this site.
Gob vent borehole GVB-LW7-04 was observed. The pad has been graded out and the bore hole casing has been
removed. The topsoil stockpile was in place, stable and marked. Straw waddles were observed at the base of the
pad.
Gob vent borehole GVB-LW18-OIB was observed. This is an active well and the pump was functioning at the
time of the inspection. The topsoil was stockpiled above the pad. The pile was marked and stable with vegetation
established.
Gob vent borehole GVB-LW 17-02 A,B and C was observed. Wells A and C appear to have been filled with
cement. Vent B was disconnected from the pump,but did not appear to have been abandoned. The topsoil piles
were stable and marked.
Gob vent borehole GVB-LW 15-08 was observed. The well casings have been removed and the pad has been
graded. The topsoil was stockpiled adjacent to the pad and was stable and vegetated.
SIGNS AND MARKERS—Rule 4.02:
The appropriate mine entrance signs were observed at the entrance to the Elk Creek Mine facilities area,Hubbard
Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 0
Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: I
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