2014-05-28_PERMIT FILE - C1982056A (2)

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In the first (5) years of mining, as shown on Map 24, Surface Facilities, the existing temporary facilities were upgraded to handle higher production levels. This included conveyors, a stacking and reclaiming system, and overland conveyors leading to the Tipple. The increased production of up to 10 million tons per year was handled by upgrading existing conveyors and facilities. The coal is transported by conveyor belt through a new transfer tower and overland to a new stacking tube as shown on Map 24, Surface Facilities. Under the stacking tube, the coal is reclaimed through a series of feeders onto an overland conveyor to be transported to the tipple facility. From the tipple, the coal is conveyed to the loadout over the existing railroad spur for loading of unit trains. The coal is trucked or conveyed from the new stacking and reclaiming system to the Tipple. Coal may also be loaded onto road legal trucks for shipment to the Fish Creek Tipple loadout facility or to be transported on Routt County Road RCR27. The mine development and waste rock is transported to the waste rock disposal area as shown on Map 24, Surface Facilities. The Fish Creek Tipple is discussed fully under Rule 2.05.3, Volume VII of the Fish Creek Tipple /Loadout Appendix. Previously, the Fish Creek Tipple /Loadout facility operated under Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division Permit C -81 -036. The temporary Office, Bathhouse and Shop /Warehouse facilities were converted to permanent structures. A new office and bathhouse facility capable of handling 180 miners plus administrative staff was subsequently constructed. The parking lot was also expanded to handle parking for 200 cars. Water is provided from TCC Well No. 1, as shown on Map 15, Alluvial Valley Floor and Water Rights, and from the Number 6 Wells. The water system, which utilizes the Number 6 Wells with the million gallon tank, is discussed in the previous section, Fresh Water System Modification. The sanitary waste system was tied into the main sewer system, with waste effluent being piped to the existing aerated sewage lagoons for treatment. These units are located within the existing permit area as shown on Map 24, Surface Facilities. In order to accommodate material /equipment storage at the mine an additional area has been shown on Map 24. Likewise the stoker coal storage area has been enlarged and this area is shown on Map 24 also. Both of these areas are on previously disturbed areas and will not require any additional preparation work. A temporary water line will link Pond F to the pump building as shown on Map 24. When needed, a portable pump will be placed on the berm, and water will be withdrawn from Pond F and pumped into the existing underground fresh -water system. It should be noted that the only time the system will be used is when there are problems maintaining an adequate water levels in the Million - Gallon Tank. The pump will be removed from the berm on Pond F when the system is functioning adequately. A temporary 4 -inch water line will link Pond D with Location 3. The water line and pump will be placed on the surface and supported by crib blocks as needed. This line would be used to supply water to the underground fresh- water system in the event that existing sources can not maintain an adequate water level in the Million Gallon Tank. The water line and pump would be installed by hand in an existing disturbed area resulting in no additional disturbance. The pump and water line will be removed when existing sources are functioning properly. A propane portal- heater system was installed to improve safety on the portal slopes. This installation includes an 18,000 gallon propane tank, a welded Lp gas -line, and heater units sized for approximately 8 million BTU. Heat from the portal- heater will be directed into the entries by 5 -foot diameter steel pipe. The propane tank itself will be located on the bench above the portals, while the heater unit will be located west of the belt entry. The concrete mounting saddles and bulkhead will be disposed of below the highwall during final reclamation. In addition, a 2 MR12 -264 2.05 -54 06/22/12