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All disturbed areas were revegetated with appropriate wetlands and uplands area seed mixtures in <br /> order to promote long term stability of the sites. Silt fences were erected below excavation areas <br /> in order to retain sediment prior to it entering adjacent water resources. <br /> Inspections conducted in 2005 indicate that the Best Management Practices employed during <br /> construction were functioning as designed. The rock rip rap placed in the bottom of the <br /> excavated spillways was sufficient in size and volume to deter erosion. No erosion of the <br /> embankment cut slopes was observed. The severe scarification and the minimal height of these <br /> areas was sufficient to minimize erosion potential. The silt fence erected at the base of each cut <br /> slope was removed in 2003, as the vegetation appears sufficient to prevent sediment generation. <br /> No erosion or sediment generation problems were noted at any of the discrete pond locations. It <br /> is apparent that the vegetative cover has become sufficiently established to warrant a request for <br /> permit termination. <br /> B. Comprehensive inspections of the pond construction areas were made on a periodic basis <br /> from June through October 2005. As an inactive mine, only one inspection was required to be <br /> performed. <br /> C. No sampling was undertaken. No evidence of discharge from any of the ponds was <br /> observed in 2005. <br /> C:\sgr\c1bsn\stmwrponds05p <br /> 4 <br />