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GARY R. HERBERT Governor

GREG BELL Lieutenant Governor

State of Utah DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

1594 West North Temple, Suite 1210, PO Box 145801, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5801 telephone (801) 538-5340 facsimile (801) 359-3940 TTY (801) 538-7458 www.ogm.utah.gov

MICHAEL R. STYLER Executive Director

Division of Oil, Gas and Mining JOHN R. BAZA Division Director

October 31, 2012

Kenneth Walker, Chief Office of Surface Mining 1999 Broadway, Suite 3320 Denver, Colorado 80201-3050 Subject: October 2012 OSM Compliance Report Dear Mr. Walker:

Attached please find the following October 2012 inspection reports, notice of violations, cessation orders, modifications, terminations, vacations, proposed assessments, finalized assessments, conference requests, hearings held, and fines paid.

Inspections Permit # Inspection Date Type Mine Name C/007/0001 10/15/2012 Partial White Oak C/007/0004 10/16/2012 Partial Castle Gate C/007/0005 10/04/2012 Partial Skyline C/007/0006 10/16/2012 Partial Star Point C/007/0013 10/18/2012 Partial Horse Canyon C/007/0016 10/18/2012 Partial Gordon Creek 2, 7 & 8 C/007/0019 10/03/2012 Partial Centennial Mine C/007/0020 10/25/2012 Partial Horizon C/007/0022 10/23/2012 Partial Savage Coal Terminal C/007/0035 10/11/2012 Partial Sunnyside Refuse/Slurry C/007/0038 10/16/2012 Partial Willow Creek C/007/0039 10/24/2012 Partial Dugout Canyon C/007/0041 10/11/2012 Partial West Ridge C/007/0042 10/11/2012 Partial Star Point Refuse C/007/0045 10/03/2012 Partial Covol C/015/0007 10/24/2012 Partial Hidden Valley C/015/0015 10/02/2012 Complete Emery Deep C/015/0015 10/11/2012 Citizen Complaint Emery Deep C/015/0017 10/30/2012 Partial Des Bee Dove C/015/0018 10/10/2012 Complete Deer Creek C/015/0025 10/23/2012 Complete Bear Canyon C/015/0032 10/10/2012 Bond Release Crandall Canyon C/015/0032 10/29/2012 Partial Crandall Canyon C/025/0005 10/16/2012 Partial Coal Hollow C/025/0005 10/26/2012 Partial Coal Hollow C/041/0002 10/16/2012 Partial Sufco

OSM Compliance Report October 31, 2012

Notice of Violation Permit # Date Issued NOV # Mine Name C/041/0002 10/10/2012 N10098 Sufco NOV/CO Termination Date Permit # Date Issued Date Terminated NOV/CO # Mine Name C/041/0002 10/10/2012 10/10/2012 N10098 Sufco NOV/CO Vacation Date Permit # Date Issued Date Vacated NOV/CO # Mine Name C/041/0002 10/10/2102 10/17/2012 N10098 Sufco Fines Received Permit # Date Received NOV/CO # Mine Name C/007/0011 10/03/2012 N10095 Hiawatha

All of the listed inspection reports, modifications, terminations, vacations, assessments and correspondence, included in this envelope have been verified by one of the Permit Supervisors.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Steab Office Specialist

Enclosure O:\ComplianceReport\2012\October\LetterOctober2012.doc

Inspection Report

C0070001Permit Number:

PARTIAL

Monday, October 15, 2012

10/15/2012 3:30:00 PM

Friday, September 14, 2012

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:

10/15/2012 10:00:00 AMStart Date/Time:

sun 60 F

Inspector:

Weather:

Priscilla Burton,

Accepted by:

3264InspectionID Report Number:

Representatives Present During the Inspection:

Priscilla Burton OGMDaron Haddock OGMApril Abate OGMIngrid Campbell OGMAnna Daniel OGMJames Owen OGMJoe Helfrich OGM

,

WHITE OAK MINE

LODESTAR ENERGY INC

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

3,906.00

151.10

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Gates to both Loadout and Mine site were locked. A key to the mine site was provided by Mr. Robert Aycock (Hammond family). DOGM staff worked at the mine site heading and digging thistle, and seeding and mulching in Reach 4.

Report summary and status for pending enforcement actions, permit conditions, Division Orders, and amendments:

Date

37

Inspector's Signature:

Note: This inspection report does not constitute an affidavit of compliance with the regulatory program of the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining.

Priscilla Burton,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other

Mineral Ownership Types of Operations

RECLAIMED

PERMANENT COAL PROGRAMPermit Type:

Permit Status:

Inspector ID Number:

of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0070001Permit Number:

PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

REVIEW OF PERMIT, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS PERMIT CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Substantiate the elements on this inspection by checking the appropriate performance standard. a. For COMPLETE inspections provide narrative justification for any elements not fully inspected unless element is not appropriate to the site, in which case check Not Applicable. b. For PARTIAL inspections check only the elements evaluated.2. Document any noncompliance situation by reference the NOV issued at the appropriate performance standard listed below.3. Reference any narratives written in conjunction with this inspection at the appropriate performace standard listed below.4. Provide a brief status report for all pending enforcement actions, permit conditions, Divison Orders, and amendments.

CommentEvaluated Not Applicable Enforcement

1. Permits, Change, Transfer, Renewal, Sale

2. Signs and Markers

3. Topsoil

4.a Hydrologic Balance: Diversions

4.b Hydrologic Balance: Sediment Ponds and Impoundments

4.c Hydrologic Balance: Other Sediment Control Measures

4.d Hydrologic Balance: Water Monitoring

4.e Hydrologic Balance: Effluent Limitations

5. Explosives

6. Disposal of Excess Spoil, Fills, Benches

7. Coal Mine Waste, Refuse Piles, Impoundments

8. Noncoal Waste

9. Protection of Fish, Wildlife and Related Environmental Issues

10. Slides and Other Damage

11. Contemporaneous Reclamation

12. Backfilling And Grading

13. Revegetation

14. Subsidence Control

15. Cessation of Operations

16.a Roads: Construction, Maintenance, Surfacing

16.b Roads: Drainage Controls

17. Other Transportation Facilities

18. Support Facilities, Utility Installations

19. AVS Check

20. Air Quality Permit

21. Bonding and Insurance

22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

A bale of wood straw was placed in three gullies leading to drop structure #5.


Six bags of thistle heads were removed.


A one acre area on either side of the stream in Reach 4 was reseeded using the Terrace seed mix found in the Project AR 11035 Description Appendix B. The steep west facing bank was surface mulched with composted straw.

13. Revegetation

Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/16/2012 2:00:00 PM

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:

10/16/2012 12:00:00 PMStart Date/Time:

Sunny, 50's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:



Dennis Ware CompanySteve Demczak OGM

PO BOX 30, HELPER UT 84526-0030

CASTLE GATE MINE

CASTLE GATE HOLDING CO

CASTLE GATE HOLDING CO

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

7,619.00

5.56

62.42

58.10

57.44

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

Wednesday, October 31, 2012


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


RECLAIMED


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

There are three areas which did not received Phase III bond release. These are Adit #1 and two sub-stations.


All topsoil was used in reclamation.

3. Topsoil

The reclaimed site is pocked for sediment control.


The sites were clear of non-coal waste materials.

8. Noncoal Waste

No slides or other damage was noticed during the inspection.


These site are highly vegetated.

13. Revegetation

Inspection Report

C0070005Permit Number:PARTIAL

Thursday, October 04, 2012

10/4/2012 1:00:00 PMWednesday, September 12, 2012

Inspection Type:Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:Last Inspection:


Clear Skies, Temp. 59 Deg. F.

Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

jhelfric

10/22/2012

Accepted by:


HC 35 BOX 380, HELPER UT 84526SKYLINE MINE

CANYON FUEL COMPANYCANYON FUEL COMPANY

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

121.97121.97

Current Acreages

Total PermittedTotal Disturbed

Phase IPhase IIPhase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE PERMANENT COAL PROGRAMPermit Type:

Permit Status:


of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0070005Permit Number:PARTIALThursday, October 04, 2012







3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3



The mine identification signs are all located at a point of public access into the various segments of the permit area. The signs are consistent with each other and were found to be in compliance with the Coal Rules.


Diversions through out the mine site were found to be functional.


The explosive magazine storage area was observed as part of the partial inspection. The magazines were found to have proper signs and placement of signs as well as being grounded.

5. Explosives

The mine site was found to be compliant with regard to noncoal waste. The site was free of noncoal waste items and the storage area for noncoal waste was being used as designed.

8. Noncoal Waste

Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/16/2012 4:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 50's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:





STAR POINT MINE

PLATEAU MINING CORP

PLATEAU MINING CORP

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

8,885.00

87.30

100.76

100.76

13.46

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


No violations were issued.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


RECLAIMED


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The identification sign is next to the road to the site. The permittee has removed the subsidence markers from the permit area.


All topsoil was used for reclamation.

3. Topsoil

The complete site is pocked to prevent sediment from leaving the reclaimed area.


The area was clear of non-coal waste materials.

8. Noncoal Waste

No slides were noticed during the inspection.


The site is completely backfilled and graded to AOC.


Vegetation appears to be doing well in the summer.

13. Revegetation

Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/18/2012 1:00:00 PM

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Cool, clear, dry

Inspector:

Weather:

James Owen,

Accepted by:


PO BOX 910, EAST CARBON UT 84520-0910

HORSE CANYON MINE

UTAHAMERICAN ENERGY INC

UTAHAMERICAN ENERGY INC

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

5,992.07

42.60

74.26

74.26

74.26

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


Arrived at the West Rigde Mine site unannounced. Jay Marshall and other company representatives were not able to accompany me, so I preceded unattended with their knowledge. No citations or violations were written.


Date

62



James Owen,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

During a previous inspection, DOGM questioned whether or not a few of the permit boundary markers were placed in the correct location based on approved maps within the MRP. Mr. Marshall verified the proper location for the boundary markers and made the appropriate adjustments. The permit boundary markers are correctly located.


A reminder was provided for the regular upkeep and maintenance of diversion ditches and culverts.



Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/18/2012 12:30:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Cool, Windy

Inspector:

Weather:

,

Accepted by:



Amanda Daniels OGM

HC 35 BOX 380, HELPER UT 84526

GORDON CREEK 2, 7 & 8 MINES

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

179.27

34.15

32.52

32.52

0.73

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The site was approved for Phase II bond release in March 2007. The site has been re-vegetated and one stock water pond remains on site. The site has been very dry all summer. Numerous cows were grazing on site during the inspection.


DateInspector's Signature:


,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


RECLAIMED


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

Signs displaying company and DOGM contact information were up to date and clearly displayed.


All streams and diversions on site are dry.


Water monitoring data has been submitted on schedule for the 2nd quarter of 2012.


The site is clear of waste and debris.

8. Noncoal Waste

Inspection Report



10/3/2012 12:00:00 PMMonday, September 10, 2012





Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

jhelfric

10/22/2012

Accepted by:


PO BOX 910, EAST CARBON UT 84520-0910CENTENNIAL MINE

ANDALEX RESOURCES INCANDALEX RESOURCES INC

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

6,516.9147.19

Current Acreages




Checked in at the UtahAmerican Energy Main Office located at the West Ridge Mine. No one was available to accompany the inspector on the partial inspection of the Centennial Mine. Proceeded to the Centennial Mine unattended. Checked in at the guard station prior to entering the mine property.


Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other



Permit Status:


of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0070019Permit Number:PARTIALWednesday, October 03, 2012







3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3



The mine identification sign was observed at the entrance point into the permit area from the Carbon County access road. The sign contains all of the required information set forth in the Utah R645 Coal Rules.


The topsoil piles are clearly marked by the placement of topsoil signs.

3. Topsoil

Disturbed and undisturbed diversions were inspected and found to be functional.


Mine site was found to be free of noncoal waste items.

8. Noncoal Waste

Inspection Report



10/25/2012 1:00:00 PMThursday, September 20, 2012




Overcast Skies, Temp. 35 Deg. F.

Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

jhelfric

10/29/2012

Accepted by:


57 WEST 200 SOUTH, SUITE 400, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84101HORIZON MINE

HIDDEN SPLENDOR RESOURCESHIDDEN SPLENDOR RESOURCES

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

1,577.009.50

Current Acreages





Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other



Permit Status:


of 3








3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3



The mine identification sign is located along side of the Carbon County Road used to access the mine site. The sign contains all of the required information.


The lower reach of the diversion that is adjacent to the access road to the lamp house is building with sediment and needs maintenance.


Observed scattered noncoal waste through out the mine site. The noncoal waste is more concentrated around the trash bins and the lower pad or load out area. In addition there is a lot of belting spread out in this area and scrap metal. This area needs to be cleaned and materials consolidated and/or removed. The mine site remains idle at present date. This issue needs to be addressed to avoid enforcement action on future inspections.

8. Noncoal Waste

Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/23/2012 2:00:00 PM

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Temp. 45 deg, sunny

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:



Steve Demczak OGM

6340 S 3000 E STE 600, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84121

SAVAGE COAL TERMINAL

SAVAGE SERVICES CORP

SAVAGE SERVICES CORP

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

153.46

132.50

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


No violations were issued.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

Identification sign was at gate to permit area.


There are two topsoil piles. These soil piles were protected by berms. There were no signs of wind or water erosion.

3. Topsoil

Several diversions were recently cleaned out of coal fines. Culverts were inspected and open.


I inspected the sediment ponds. No hazardous conditons were noticed. No water was discharging from the sediment ponds.


The refuse pile was inspected with no hazardous conditons noticed. The diversion around refuse pile had been re-graded.


The site was clear of non-coal waste materials.

8. Noncoal Waste

Road drainage was inspected and would function as designed.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/11/2012 2:30:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Clear Skies. Temp. 58 Deg. F.

Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

Accepted by:



Rusty Netz CompanyKarl Houskeeper OGM

PO BOX 159, SUNNYSIDE UT 84539

SUNNYSIDE REFUSE & SLURRY

SUNNYSIDE COGENERATION ASSOCIATES


CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

241.25

196.65

5.35

5.35

5.35

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The mine identification is mounted on a power pole adjacent to the Savage fuel station. The sign is at the entrance into the mine permit area and contained the required information.


A smoker (refuse fire) was observed at the base of Excess Spoil Pile #1 and the contact point of the Reuse Pile that has been mined out in this area. The area where the smoker is located is not at the full extent of the boundary of Excess Spoil Pile #1. Earthen material (dirt has been hauled or is being hauled to this location. The plan is to terrace this area to a point to allow a two foot earthen cap to be placed over the area to extinguish the smoker. At this point the Excess Spoil Pile #1 can be extended to its full capacity. The area to be covered is large and make take several weeks to cover with the earthen cap.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/16/2012 12:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 50's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:





WILLOW CREEK MINE

PLATEAU MINING CORP

PLATEAU MINING CORP

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

14,662.49

95.40

187.85

187.85

92.45

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


No violatios were issued.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The Willow Creek Mine has received Phase II bond release.


Identification signs are at the gates to the property.



3. Topsoil

Diversions were open and in good condition.



8. Noncoal Waste

No slides or damage was noticed during the inspection.


The sites are completely reclaimed. All backfilled material was used.


This site in my judgment is highly vegetated in the summer.

13. Revegetation

Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/24/2012 4:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 45 deg

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:


PO BOX 1029, WELLINGTON UT 84542

DUGOUT CANYON MINE

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

9,801.00

108.70

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The permittee will be submitting an amendment to the Division to leaving mining equipment underground.


The permit sign is located at the gate to the property. Information meets the minimium requirements of the R645 Coal Rules.


There was no signs of wind or water erosion to the topsoil piles.

3. Topsoil

Diversions were recently cleaned. There was some water flow from wash down of equipment and dust suppression.


The mine sediment pond did contain water but was not discharging during the inspection. No hazardous conditions were noticed during the inspection. The refuse sediment had no water. No hazardous conditions were noticed.


The refuse pile was inspected. No hazardous conditions were noticed. The refuse pile is not schedule to be used until next year.



8. Noncoal Waste



Road drainage was functioning as designed.


No new construction has ocurred since the last inspection.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/11/2012 4:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 50's

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:



Jay Marshall CompanySteve Demczak OGM


WEST RIDGE MINE

WEST RIDGE RESOURCES

WEST RIDGE RESOURCES

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

7,600.38

31.24

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The identification sign is after the main gate to the property. All information complied with the R645 Coal Rules.


The diversions were all functioning as designed. Some of the diversions were recently cleaned out.


Sediment pond did contain a small water but was not discharging. No hazardous conditions were noticed.



8. Noncoal Waste



Road was in good condition with no dust coming off the road.


The road drainage was inspected and was functioning as designed. All diversions and culverts were opened.


No new support facilites were constructed since the last inspection.


Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/11/2012 11:30:00 AM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:



Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

Accepted by:



Rusty Netz CompanyKarl Houskeeper OGM

PO BOX 159, SUNNYSIDE UT 84539

STAR POINT REFUSE



CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

152.93

152.93

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The mine identifcation sign is located along the left side side of Carbon County Wattis Road looking up-canyon as you enter the mine permit area. The sign contained the required information.


The refuse surface drainage culvert was found to be functional during the inspection.


The refuse pile is being mined in sequential lifts from the east to the west. The pile appeared stable during the inspection. No visible hazards were observed.


The mine site was free of noncoal waste items.

8. Noncoal Waste

Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/3/2012 10:00:00 AM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, clear; 60's F.

Inspector:

Weather:

Pete Hess,

Accepted by:


10653 SOUTH RIVER FRONT PARKWAY, SUITE 300, SOUTH JORDAN UT 840

COVOL SITE

HEADWATERS ENERGY SERVICES

HEADWATERS ENERGY SERVICES

CARBON

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

30.00

30.00

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


Mr. Kyle Edwards, plant manager, represented the Permittee during today's inspection.


Date

46



Pete Hess,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

Diversions on the east, south and west sides of the permit boundarl were observed as having been reeshly redefined and they appeared capable of functioning as designed.


Both the east and west sediment ponds contained water, although the elevation of each water volume was well below the discharge elevation of the open channel spillway associated with each pond. The west pond contains sunflowers in the pond bottom. There were no compliance issues identified with either of the ponds. Mr. Edwards said that it was his intent to more the annual pond certification / inspections to the 2nd quarter or possibly the third. The purpose is to give the Permittee time during the warm season to repair any problems identified by Mr. Richard B. White, P.E. during his annual inspection of the two impoundments.


No wildlife was observed within the permit area or in the airspace above it.


The Permittee provided the Division with an Acord general liability insurance renewal form on this day. The coverage period is !0/1/2012 through 10/1/2013. Coverage amounts for each occurrence and general aggregate are $ 2,000,000 and $ 4,000,000.respectively. Two insurers provide coverage, Lexington Insurance Company and Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Liberty Mutual has an A.M. Best rating of "A+" as of December 31, 2012.


Inspection Report



10/24/2012 1:00:00 PMTuesday, September 18, 2012




Overcast Skies, Temp. 45 Deg. F.

Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

jhelfric

10/29/2012

Accepted by:


PO BOX 566, SESSER IL 62884HIDDEN VALLEY MINE

CONSOLIDATION COAL COCONSOLIDATION COAL CO

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

960.006.706.70

Current Acreages




Checked in at main office located at the Emery Deep Mine. Personnel on site were engaged in training. Proceeded to the Hidden Valley Mine unattended.


Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


RECLAIMED PERMANENT COAL PROGRAMPermit Type:

Permit Status:


of 3








3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3



The mine identification sign (Hand made sign) is present at the end of the county road. The hand written sign contains the required information set forth in the Utah R645 Coal Rules.


The silt fence located in close proximity to the mine identification sign is functional.


Site was found to be free of noncoal waste.

8. Noncoal Waste

Inspection Report

C0150015Permit Number:COMPLETE


10/2/2012 1:30:00 PMTuesday, September 11, 2012





Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

jhelfric

10/22/2012

Accepted by:


PO BOX 566, SESSER IL 62884EMERY DEEP MINE

CONSOLIDATION COAL COCONSOLIDATION COAL CO

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

442.50248.50

Current Acreages





Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other



Permit Status:


of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0150015Permit Number:COMPLETETuesday, October 02, 2012







3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0150015Permit Number:COMPLETETuesday, October 02, 2012


The current DOGM permit C/015/015 was issued effective 01/06/2011 and expires 01/07/2016.

-Certificate of Insurance policy number BAP 9377207-08, issued 11/05/2011 and terminates 11/05/2012.-UPDES permit UT-0022616 effective 07/01/2012 and expires @ midnight 06/30/2017. -Air Quality permit DAQE-AN0229006-05, issued July 20, 2005.-SPCC Plan dated 07/13/09. The Plan is P.E. certified, stamped, signed and dated by a Utah P.E.


The mine identification signs at the Main Facility and at the 4th East Portal area were observed as part of the complete inspection. The signs contained all of the informations required by regulation.


Second quarter 2012 sediment pond inspections were done on June 27, 2012. No maintenance items or instabilities were noted for any of the sediment ponds. Third quarter sediment pond inspection information not available during the inspection. Steve Behling is going to check with Peter Behling to ascertain if the inspection was conducted and the report still needs to be filed. Peter Behling recently was transferred to one of Consol Eastern Operations.


Reviewed the Augyust 2012 discharge monitoring reports.


Third quarter 2012 refuse pile inspection was done on 08/22/12. The report was P.E. Certified by a Utah P.E. on the same date.


The Air Quality Permit Approval Order DAQE-AN0229006-05 was issued on July 20, 2005. The permit remains effective.


Bond #188617 December 3, 2008 is $3,510,000, Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America.


Inspection Report


CITIZEN COMPLAINT


10/15/2012 9:30:00 AM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


partly cloudy; cool

Inspector:

Weather:

Pete Hess,

Accepted by:



Pete Hess OGM

PO BOX 566, SESSER IL 62884

EMERY DEEP MINE

CONSOLIDATION COAL CO

CONSOLIDATION COAL CO

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

442.50

248.50

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


The Division received a telephone call the morning of October 11, 2012 @ 8:35 AM from Mr. Jon Sundstrom of the Town of Emery, Emery County, Utah. Mr. Sundstrom had developed a concern about holes and cracks in the ground surface of the Qaurter Section of land which he owns SSE of the Town. Later investigation revealed that the land is the SE1/4 of Section 15, T 22 S, R 06 E, SLBM.The Divison met Mr. Sundstrom at the Rest Area adjacent to Highway 10 in the Town of Emery at approximately 10:30 AM, briefly discussed the concern and then drove to the site to evaluate same. The southern property line of the SE 1/4of Section 15 is about .62 miles north of the 4th East portal / truck loading area.Mr. Sundstrom and his son, Pat Sundstrom represented themselves as the surface owners during today's inspection.The permitted areas of the Emery Deep Mine (areas disturbed for surface facilities) were not inspected this day.


Date

46



Pete Hess,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


CITIZEN COMPLAINT


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


CITIZEN COMPLAINT


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The first observation made this day was of the point of diversion on the SE corner of the Emery Town limits where ditch water is diverted into two flow volumes by a wooden flow divider. The flow, which was small, runs South on the west boundary of Section 10, and then is split again at the SW corner of Section 10. A drainage is depicted of each side of the Section demarcation (secondary road) indicating two separate flow paths. The single road splits in the SW corner of Section 10 and crosses NW quarter of Section 15 to access the sundstrom property (SE1/4 Section 15). // Mr. Sundstrom explianed the following. A land surveyor from CONSOL had performed some surveying on his land about six years ago, and he thought that this was preliminary to laying out mine development entries for the Emery Deep Mine. The topographic map made by the U S Geological Survey depicts a secondary road across the Sundstrom property starting in the NW1/4 SE1/4 and terminating in the middle of the southern Section Boundary. Two drainages (one on either side of the road) are roughly paralleling this secondary road. // As observed by the Divison on October 11, 2012, multiple holes and cracks were observed adjacent to and south of the stock watering pond which is depicted on this same topo map. Mr. Sundstrom indicated that he had cut a ditch with his tractor around the stock pond to determine if his received water right volume would find other access points to the subsurface of his land. Damp areas were seen around several holes in the area. The Division examined PLATE IV-2, UG Operations Plan, as contained in the Emery Deep Mine MRP. Mr. Steve Behling, of CONSOL Energy was also contacted on October 15, 2012 to obtain a partial map of the underground workings at this Mine,which is required to be completed for the Assistant Secretary of Labor, in accordance with the requirements of 30 CFR 75.1204. A review of that partial map, and PLATE IV-2 indicates that the area in question on the Sundstrom property is 1.32 miles north of the Second Right panel which saw primary mining in 2010. Some secondary mining was also practised in 2010 in panel 00 North. The Mine was placed into temporary cessation on February 2, 2010. No mining occurred in 2011. // The Sundstrom land is well outside of the delineated Adjacent Area for Non-water Resources line shown on PLATE IV-2. The surface openings and cracks observed in Section 15 on the Sundstrom land are over two delineated flow paths, which were probably re-graded at some point in time covering over the flow paths. The holes may be caused by burrowing animals in that area, and then accentuated by water flowing into them. In either case, surface flows crossing the same area have found these voids, and percolated into the ground through them. It is not possible that the underground mining caused these openings to develop. The surface flows have dropped into the soils, and more than likely percolate down to the original drainage elevation shown on the topo map. The affects would also be outside of the angle of dewatering in this area using a maximum angle of 72 degrees for shallow cover areas.

22. Other

Inspection Report


PARTIAL


10/30/2012 2:00:00 PM

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


Sunny, 45 deg

Inspector:

Weather:

Steve Demczak,

Accepted by:



Kenneth Fleck CompanySteve Demczak OGM

PO BOX 310, HUNTINGTON UT 84528

DES BEE DOVE MINE

PACIFICORP

ENERGY WEST MINING CO

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

133.90

40.90

136.58

95.70

95.70

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


No violation were issued.


Date

39



Steve Demczak,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


RECLAIMED


Permit Status:


of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The identification signs is located on the trail to the mine site.



3. Topsoil

No water was flowing within the diversions.


The mine site is pocked to control sediment control. No signs of sediment going of site.


The site was clear of non-coal waste material.

8. Noncoal Waste



The site was backfilled and graded.


This is made in Salt Lake City.

19. AVS Check

Inspection Report

C0150018Permit Number:COMPLETE


10/10/2012 12:30:00 PMWednesday, September 19, 2012





Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

jhelfric

10/22/2012

Accepted by:


PO BOX 310, HUNTINGTON UT 84528DEER CREEK MINE

PACIFICORPENERGY WEST MINING CO

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

19,936.8891.630.600.600.60

Current Acreages





Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other



Permit Status:


of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0150018Permit Number:COMPLETEWednesday, October 10, 2012







3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0150018Permit Number:COMPLETEWednesday, October 10, 2012


The current DOGM permit C/015/0018 was issued effective 02/07/2011 and expires 02/07/2016.

-Certificate of Insurance policy number X0720A1A11, issued 08/28/2011 and terminates 10/01/2012.-UPDES permit # UT0023604 effective 12/01/2007 and expires @ midnight 11/30/2012.-Air Quality permit DAQE-AN0239003-02, issued June 14, 2002.-SPCC Plan dated 01/27/2009. The Plan is P.E. certified, stamped, signed and dated by a Utah P.E.


The mine identification signs are located at all points of public access into the various permit areas. The signs contain the required information.


The second quarter 2012 sediment pond inspections were done on 06/18/2012 and compiled into a report dated 07/06/2012. The main sediment pond Existing sediment elevation is 7213.5' and the 60% sediment elevation is 7213.1'. The sediment pond was being cleaned during the complete inspection.


The discharge monitoring reports for July and August 2012 were reviewed. No exceeded parameters were noted.


The second quarter 2012 refuse pile inspections were done on 06/18/12 and compiled into a report dated 06/27/12. The reports were P.E. dated, stamped and signed by a Utah P.E. No problems were noted on the inspection.


Noncoal waste items were observed by the storage dock located along side of the roadway leading into the storage yard and along the access road to the main parking lot.

8. Noncoal Waste

Approval order AN0239003-02 was issued on 06/14/2002 and remains in effect.


Inspection Report


COMPLETE


10/23/2012 12:30:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:



Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

Accepted by:



Jaren Jorgensen CompanyKarl Houskeeper OGM

2352 NORTH 7TH STREET, UNIT B, GRAND JUNCTION CO 81501

BEAR CANYON MINE

CASTLE VALLEY MINING LLC

CASTLE VALLEY MINING LLC

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

10,991.83

40.46

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III



Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


COMPLETE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

The current DOGM permit C/015/0025 on file was issued effective 12/16/2010 and expires 11/02/2015 to Castle Valley Mining LLC.

-Certificate of Insurance policy number GL0936045 through National Union Fire Ins Co., issued 12/01/2012 and terminates 06/01/2013.-UPDES permit # UTG040000(UTG040006) effective 08/01/2008 and expires @ midnight 04/30/2013. Permit transferred to Castle Valley Mining LLC. On 08/25/2010.-Air Quality permit DAQE-145-02, issued February 22, 2002. Permit transferred to Castle Valley Mining LLC 09/20/2010.-SPCC Plan dated January 2011. The Plan is P.E. certified, stamped, signed and dated by a Utah P.E on 01/25/2011.


The mine identification sign is posted on the gate entrance into the mine permit area from the Emery County road used to access the facility. The sign is compliant with the parameters set forth in the Utah R645 coal rules.


The third quarter 2012 sediment pond inspection reports were reviewed as part of the complete inspection. The inspections were conducted on 09/25/2012.


The discharge monitoring reports for August 2012 were reviewed. Outfall 004 is the only outfall that discharged. This outfall is for mine water discharge. No parameters were exceeded.


The magazines are properly signed and grounded.

5. Explosives

The air quality permit DAQE-GN0102400005-10 was transferred into Castle Valley Mining LLC. Name on 09/20/2010.


Surety Bond # 929518448 is posted in the amount of $1,830,000 for Castle Valley Mining LLC.


Inspection Report


BOND RELEASE


10/10/2012

Monday, September 10, 2012

Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:

10/10/2012Start Date/Time:

sun 60F

Inspector:

Weather:

Priscilla Burton,

Accepted by:



Priscilla Burton OGMDaron Haddock OGMIngrid Campbell OGMAmanda Daniels OGMJames Owen OGMJay Marshall Company


CRANDALL CANYON MINE

GENWAL RESOURCES INC

GENWAL RESOURCES INC

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

6,235.80

27.15

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


Phase I bond release inspection of the East Mountain reclamation with representatives from DOGM, SITLA, (Scott Bartlett), BLM (Sue Wyler) and USFS (Kyle Beagley) and UtahAmerican Energy (Jay Marshall).


Date

37



Priscilla Burton,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 3


BOND RELEASE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3


BOND RELEASE


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

Trail signs were installed by Kyle Beagley along the realigned East Mountain trail.


Vegetation was well established on access roads and pad sites. Vegetation consisted mostly of grasses, but some forbs were present. Woody species were not included in the seedmix and very few volunteers were present on the reclaimed area. Very little weedy or undesireable species were present on the reclaimed site. One or two thistle plants were identified near the failure area. Phase I bond release does not have a requirement for vegetation to meet success standards. The vegetation on the reclaimed areas appears to be doing well and should meet requirements for phase II bond release. The permittee will have to explain why woody species were not included in the seed mix and how these areas will meet the land use needs.

13. Revegetation

Inspection Report



10/29/2012 2:00:00 PMMonday, September 17, 2012





Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

jhelfric

10/29/2012

Accepted by:


PO BOX 910, EAST CARBON UT 84520-0910CRANDALL CANYON MINE

GENWAL RESOURCES INCGENWAL RESOURCES INC

EMERY

Site:

County:

Permitee:Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

6,295.0634.47

Current Acreages




Checked in at the Main Office located at the West Ridge Mine. JD indicated that he would meet me at the Crandall Mine for the Partial Inspection. Proceeded to the Crandall Mine. JD never arrived, conducted the inspection unattended. Had a voice message latter from JD indicating that he would not be able to come, due to a Meeting with Scamp Construction.

Photographs were taken during the inspection which are attached to this report.


Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other



Permit Status:


of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0150032Permit Number:PARTIALMonday, October 29, 2012







3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0150032Permit Number:PARTIALMonday, October 29, 2012


Mine identification sign is in place at entrance to the Main Permit Area.


Some slope movement was noted and documented on the upper portion of the Hilfiker retaining wall above the sediment pond. The upper portion of this Hilfiker Wall has come to a vertical position. When the wall was originally installed it was laid back on a slope toward the road. This region does not pose an immediate treat or concern, but needs to be monitored in the future to ensure that the wall does not start to slope inward toward the pond, thereby becoming a stability issue for the roadway as well as one of the banks of the pond. Pictures were taken of this area and are attached.


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Inspection Report



10/16/2012 11:30:00 AMWednesday, September 05, 2012





Inspector:

Weather:

Karl Houskeeper,

jhelfric

10/22/2012

Accepted by:


463 North 100 West, Suite 1, CEDAR CITY UT 84720COAL HOLLOW

ALTON COAL DEVELOPMENT LLCALTON COAL DEVELOPMENT LLC

KANE

Site:

County:

Permitee:Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

635.64289.00

Current Acreages




Mining is taking place in the North of cell #6. Mining has occurred in cell #7 and will continue in the future. Topsoil has been removed and stockpiled from off the top of cells #8 and #9. Pictures of these areas was taken and are attached to this report.


Date

49



Karl Houskeeper,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other



Permit Status:


of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0250005Permit Number:PARTIALTuesday, October 16, 2012







3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 3

Inspection Continuation SheetC0250005Permit Number:PARTIALTuesday, October 16, 2012


Mine identification signs are present at all points of access into the permit area from public roads. The signs are clearly posted and contain all of the information set forth in the R645 Coal Rules for Utah.


The subsoil pile adjacent to the topsoil pile located at the beginning of the haul road has been re-graded and re-seeded. A pictures of this pile was taken and is attached.

3. Topsoil

The Robinson Creek By-Pass diversion has had additional rip-rap added in the areas that were identified as being some what lean or lacking. The entire by-pass channel is now armored. Pictures of these areas were taken and are attached with proper labels to identify the different reaches.


Sediment ponds 1, 1B, 2 and 3 all contained water from a recent storm event from the prior week. Pictures of a;; of the ponds were taken as part of this partial inspection and are attached as part of this report.


Seeding on the excess spoil pile is scheduled for October 24, 2012. Pictures were taken of the excess spoil pile from the base of the pile by sediment pond 3. Pictures are attached.


Mine site was free of noncoal waste items during the inspection.

8. Noncoal Waste

The haul road is graded and was watered to prevent fugitive dust from becoming air borne.


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Inspection Report


PARTIAL

Friday, October 26, 2012

10/26/2012 2:00:00 PM


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

End Date/Time:

Last Inspection:


sun 50 F

Inspector:

Weather:

Priscilla Burton,

jhelfric

10/29/2012

Accepted by:



Priscilla Burton OGMKirk Nicholes Company

463 North 100 West, Suite 1, CEDAR CITY UT 84720

COAL HOLLOW

ALTON COAL DEVELOPMENT LLC

ALTON COAL DEVELOPMENT LLC

KANE

Site:

County:

Permitee:

Operator:

Address:

Underground

Surface

Loadout

Processing

Reprocessing

635.64

289.00

Current Acreages

Total Permitted

Total Disturbed

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III


Seven acres on the toe slope of the west end of the Excess Spoils pile had been drill seeded with a mycorhizae amendment. Straw and Nutri-Mulch, a turkey manure based soil amendment(1%N:1%P:1%K), were being spread over the drilled surface and will be crimped in. Sagebrush and winterfat seeds were included in the drill seeding, but will alsobe broadcast over the surface. The reclamation work is being done by Kevin Heaton. Seed mix, mychorrhizal tag and nutrimulch information are attached to this report. Refer to Topsoil Handling Dwg 2-2 for topsoil stockpile locations.

I also observed and photographed the 8 reclaimed drill sites on fee coal north of the permit area. These sites were drilled and seeded in July 2012 (Task 4099).


Date

37



Priscilla Burton,

Federal

State

County

Fee

Other


ACTIVE


Permit Status:


of 4


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:






3. Topsoil






5. Explosives



8. Noncoal Waste





13. Revegetation







19. AVS Check



22. Other

of 4


PARTIAL


Inspection Type:

Inspection Date:

Approximately 7,528 cu yds of topsoil from topsoil stockpile #3 was placed approximately 8 inches deep on top of the 3 ft subsoil cover over the 7 acre area. Plans are to utilize the remaining 23,000 cu yds of topsoil in stockpile #3 before this winter. This stockpile is not long term, but will be reshaped and seeded if it is not utilized in 2012, so as to provide erosion protection, per plan Section 231.100. This situation was not anticipated by the MRP, so As I discussed with Mr. Nicholes, I think it is appropriate to seed a single species at the end of 2012 to achieve a quick, effective, short-term cover on what remains of Topsoil pile #3.

3. Topsoil

Ditch 4 is in place on the north side of the Excess Spoil pile. The slope below the ditch has been covered with topsoil, but has not been seeded yet. Water emanating from the alluvium is entering pit #7 at an approx. rate of 15 gpm. This water is being pumped from the pit and is used for dust control.


Pit 6 coal is exposed and ready for drilling and setting small (less than 0.5 lb) charges to lift the coal and make it easier to load.

5. Explosives

Pits 6 and 7 are open and in various stages of development. The length of the pit wall where coal has been exposed is approximately 1,300 ft. long. Overburden from pit 6 is being hauled to the Excess Spoil pile.


The respread topsoil was sampled and analyzed. Analytical results are attached. A low nutrient formulation of Nutri-mulch (composted Turkey manure from Manti) is being spread at a rate of 1 ton per acre along with 1 T/ac straw on the surface of the drill seeded area. This will be crimped into the surface to a depth of approximately 4 inches..


Mycorhizae, the seed mix and supplemental forb mix were drilled using a rangeland drill seeder. Mycorhizae, mix, and forb supplement are attached). Broadcast seeding of Mountain big sage and winterfat will follow the crimping.

13. Revegetation

A haul road will be constructed across ditch DD 4 to provide access to sediment pond #3 when the current access is overtaken by the excess spoil pile.


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I photographed all 8 exploration holes on fee lands to the north. These holes were drilled and reclaimed in July 2012, see Task 4099 for further information. Holes were marked and identified. In most locations, the disturbance was extremely small (5 ft. x 5 ft.). In a couple locations the disturbance was a bit larger 15 ft. x 15 ft. Where cows have been excluded, the reseeded grass is emerging. Where cows have access, the disturbed soil is preferred by the animals for resting and vegetation can not take hold. These areas may be reseeded when the animals are removed.

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Clear, 60's

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April Abate,

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Joe Helfrich OGMAmanda Richard CompanyMike Davis Company

597 SOUTH SR24, SALINA UT 84654

SUFCO MINE

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

CANYON FUEL COMPANY

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720.48

48.43

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Inspection primarily focused on activities at the Waste Rock site.


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April Abate,

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Had some opening discussion on the status of amendments. The company had finalized responses to two outstanding amendments: South Fork of Quitchupah undermining of the perennial stream and the Northwater Springs mitigation project. Both amendments were received by the Division during the week of October 15, 2012.


Topsoil salvage piles were observed at the waste rock site. The piles were observed with silt fence encircling them for sediment control. Additional drainage ditches leading to an alternate sediment control (ASCA) were constructed leading from topsoil piles that were not necessary. Inspector Helfrich indicated that the silt fencing alone is adequate sediment control.

3. Topsoil

An undisturbed drainage culvert is located beneath the subsoil pile designed to convey undisturbed runoff from the hillslopes northeast of the wasterock site. The culvert daylights on the east side of the subsoil pile where it was found to be comingling with disturbed drainage from the outslopes of the subsoil pile. The Permittee was asked to better isolate the undisturbed drainage culvert with additional sediment controls for the outslopes of the subsoil pile. Robust silt fencing was installed at an inlet culvert for the undisturbed drainage, which again is routed under the subsoil pile. Despite the silt fencing, a considerable amount of sediment was noted at the outfall of the undisturbed culvert discharge located on the south side of the subsoil pile. The berm surrounding the active waste rock cell was also evaluated. The berm was in stable condition, however it was noted that portions of the berm were constructed of waste rock and not dirt. The Permittee was asked to make the correction and replace the waste rock with dirt for their berm areas. The drainage control adjustments recommended by the Division should minimize the amount of sediment discharging off the permit area. If not, a review of the engineering design of sediment controls in this area for the company to evaluate is recommended. A follow up inspection of the area to address these concerns is recommended.


The Permittee indicated that they have performed some weed removal at the waste rock site. Kosher and Thistle weeds have been removed from the site.

13. Revegetation

Suzanne Steab - October 2012 Compliance Report

The Compliance Report dated October 31, 2012 has been uploaded to the web. https://fs.ogm.utah.gov/GROUPS/OSM/REGULATORY/Compliance%20Reports/October2012Report.pdf You will need your username and password to access this report. Suzanne Steab, Engineering Tech Office of Oil, Gas and Mining 1594 West North Temple, Suite 1210 PO Box 145801 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5801 (801)538-5265 [email protected] Starting Tuesday, September 6, 2011, our agency hours will be 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.

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