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Mr. Brock Bowles <br />August 10, 2015 <br />Page 4 <br />3) The list of roads in the first paragraph of the Haul Roads portion (Section 2.05.3(3) Page <br />4) does not match the roads shown on Map 2.05.3(3)-3. The map shows the NW Haul <br />Road, but not the SE. WFC's 3/31/2014 adequacy response for TR -05 indicates that the <br />system of haul roads may be relocated away from the perimeter of the permit area and <br />into the pit/disturbed area. Please update the text and map to be consistent with each <br />other. Please revise the permit when proposed changes to the haul road configurations <br />are known. <br />Response: The text in the first paragraph on Page 4 of Section 2.05.3(3) has been <br />changed so the haul road names match those shown on Map 2.05.3(3)-3. When WFC <br />decides to propose changes to the haul road configurations, they will be submitted in a <br />subsequent revision to the PAP. <br />2.05.4(2)(b) — Reclamation Cost Estimate <br />1) The estimated reclamation costs for the New Horizon North Mine have been updated by <br />the Division to reflect 2014 unit costs. The revised reclamation cost estimate is <br />$5,254,691.17. The detailed cost estimate is attached for your review and comment. <br />Response: A Coal Self -Bond Increase Rider was submitted to the Division on March 11, <br />2015 in conjunction with this midterm. A copy of the current Reclamation Cost Estimate <br />(RCE) was submitted and approved under MR -13 and included in Section 3.02.2. <br />2.05.4(2)(d) — Topsoil Redistribution <br />1) The introduction of this section states that the bench I material will be placed between <br />the unweathered spoil and topsoil. On page 3, last paragraph, it states that "all of this <br />suitable material [bench 1 or free dig material] is placed immediately below the topsoil <br />and subsoil in all areas. " Please clarify between which soil types the bench I material <br />will be placed. <br />Response: The entire Section 2.05.4(2)(d) narrative has been updated and resubmitted, <br />including clarifying between which soil types the bench 1 material will be placed. <br />2) The text states on page 2 that the bench I material will be salvaged separately from the <br />other overburden materials. On page 13, it states that topsoil and the Progresso soils <br />from the Garvey property will also be stored in a separate pile (page 13). No <br />explanation is given in the text where the bench 1 material, topsoil, or the Garvey <br />Progresso soil will be stored. Please add additional text that explains where the bench 1 <br />material, topsoil, and Garvey Progresso will be stored. <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER <br />A Touchstone Energy' Cooperative ` <br />