2015-11-05_INSPECTION - M1985001 (2)

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feet from the property line (that is, following what was thought to be the original boundary of the affected land (per permit and application), to ensure that LPEA will be able to access both the poles and the actual powerline. This will be a buffer zone between the 110 permit affected area and the nearest neighbor. Helmericks will keep LPEA informed. Summary: At present, of the 9.9 acres permitted to be the maximum land affected, located in the north quarter of Parcel 566733300021, only 6.1 acres has actually been affected by mining activities, as determined by surveying and inspection by Nathan A. Barton, PE, in October -November of 2015. By keeping the north boundary of affected land at the original 1985 location, this creates a 16 -foot buffer zone on the north side of the permit area in which the LPEA power line, which was built AFTER the permit was issued, is located. Leaving the north and south permit affected land boundaries at their original location will allow the permit to remain at 9.9 acres in size. The disturbed areas outside that area, and 3.8 acres inside the 9.9 acre area, are not affected areas (that is, areas affected by mining), but have been and are used and disturbed for other purposes. Only 5.1 acres have actually had or are having construction materials extracted at this time. The owner/operator is not in violation of the permit or statuatory limits. The Helmericks will ensure that any use of those areas for mining, including excavation, stockpiles, and processing, is tracked and accurately reported. So, as of 04 November 2015, at a minimum, an additional 3.8 acres of land can be affected (mined) and remain in compliance with the permit, provided (a) it remains inside the 9.9 acre area now surveyed and marked, (b) there is no negative impact on adjacent lands outside the 9.9 acre area, and (c) requirements of the original mining and reclamation plans are met, including reclaiming highwalls to a slope no steeper than 1/2H to 1V, as approved by the Division and Board in 1985. Mining (excavation of construction materials) can be done on the remaining 6.1 acres already affected by mining, provided the above requirements (b) and (c) are met, and in accordance with rules and regulations. Attachments: 1. Map showing boundaries and affected areas and nearby features. 2. Table of Areas and Detail Diagram of north edge. 3. Photos of marked corners of 9.9 -acre permit. M1985001 Report on Issues 05 November 2015 Page 4