2013-12-31_REPORT - C1981035 (2)

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T Bird, GCC Energy, LLC C -1981 -035 ARR Review — 2011 31- Dec -2013 Page 2 of 2 reported for each category on the 2010 form. The 2011 map delineates two areas on the outslope of the Refuse Pile as having been seeded in 2005 and 2009. The Division infers that the acreages reported on the 2011 form are correct, and that the 2010 (and prior) acreages were inaccurate. Please respond with clarifying discussion regarding this question. Also, for future iterations of the map, please add "Graded and Seeded" to the description of the area seeded in 2005. For King II, under the "For the Entire Life of Mine" section, the total number of acres disturbed is given as 23.36. Elsewhere on the form, 22.36 acres is listed. Please correct this entry, as warranted, on future ARR forms, and include an explanation of the change. 2.04.13(1)(c) Location and number of acres backfzlled and graded during that year; For King I, backfilling and grading of 1.09 acres is reported on the form and the map as having been accomplished in 2011. With respect to cumulative totals, please refer to the Division's comment under (b), above. 2.04.13(1)(d) Location and number of acres topsoiled during that year; No areas were reported as having been topsoiled during 2011. With respect to cumulative totals, please refer to the Division's comment under (b), above. 2.04.13(l)(0 The species, location and number of acres of vegetation planted during that year, including any augmented seeding or cultural practices. Discrete areas planted with specific seedmixes should be indicated, and seedtags, invoices or other comparable documentation should be included; No areas were reported as having been seeded during 2011. The Division reviewed the ARRs for 2005 and 2009, during which years the current ARR indicates seeding was accomplished. It does not appear that any documentation regarding seedrnixes used was provided. Please ensure that the required documentation is submitted for any future revegetation efforts. 2.04.13(1)(f) Location, number of acres and date of planting for all previously revegetated areas. The maps submitted clearly identify areas at King r and King rl that were seeded in previous years. This concludes the Division's review of the 2011 Annual Reclamation Report for the King Coal Mine. Please provide the requested explanations and documentation with future submittals. Best regards, cfeziaar >1i Marcia L. Talvitie, P.E. Environmental Protection Specialist