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RECEIVED DEC 1 0 'Qu9' <br />._ <br />SANTIAGO ROMERO JR. & ASSOCIATES, INC. _ <br />4004 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suile C4 II~ ~IIIIIII~IIII I~1 <br />Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107 • (505) 884-5119 9991 I <br />]ob No. 960114 / 1•ft'"~}Ir- ~~ g4 <br />November 29, 1999 `Z <br />ENERGY FUELS MIKING COMPANY <br />RATON CREEK MINE <br />QUARTERLY INSPECTION REPORT <br />COAL PROCESSING WASTE PILE & SEDIMENT POND <br />PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS <br />I, Santiago Romero Jr., graduated from New Mexico University with a Bachelor of Science-Civil <br />Engineering Degree in August of 1974. I have been a Professional Engineer in New Mexico since 1980 <br />and received my Colorado Professional Engineering license (1120068) in 1983. I have experience and <br />knowledge in the design and construction of dates and sediment ponds, drainage and erosion control <br />structures and the hydrology methods required in design of these facilities. <br />RULE REOUiRED CERTIFICATIONS <br />This certification is required by rule 4.03.1 (1) of the Regulation of the Colorado Mined Land <br />Reclamation Board for Coal Minine. <br />SUBJECT OF CERTIFICATION <br />This certification is for the Raton Creek Mine Coal Processing Waste Pile and Sediment Pond. <br />IDENTIFICATION: Coal Processing Waste Pile <br />DATE OF INSPECTION: November 16, 1999 <br />LOCATION: Section 36, T33S, R64W, 6th P.i\ <br />s Animas County, Colora~ <br />COMMENTS: The azea and the vegetation is very dry. All areas including the pile and drainage <br />structures appear to be in good condition and stable. There are no apparent seeps at this time. The day <br />was cool, about 55° F. There are no additional signs of erosions. No alkaline residue was visible near <br />where the old portal was located. Rip-rap has been placed at the northeast corner of the site. This was <br />done since the last inspection. <br />RECOMMENDATION: Observe quarterly for vegetation growth and erosion on the area north and west <br />of the water tank. _ <br /> <br />