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2002 Reclamation Activities: <br />For the reporting year 2002, Bowie Resources, Ltd., continued with the reclamation of the <br />Bowie No. 1 West Mine Site. Reclamation consisted of distributing and grading of nearly 49,000 yrd3 <br />of subsoil and topsoil back to its approximate original contour. Two new sedimentation control <br />ponds have been established near the bottom of the reclaimed area. Upon completion of the grading, <br />the entire area was hydro -seeded with the approved permanent seed mix and using cellulose mulch at <br />a rate of 1,500 pounds per acre and a tackifier at 100 pounds per acre. In conjunction with the hydro <br />seeding, a fertilizer was applied at a rate that applied at least 30 pounds per acre of nitrogen and 60 <br />pounds of phosphorus. <br />During this reporting period the ventilation shaft located at the Bowie No. 1 West Mine was <br />re -filled due to settling. Approximately 2,500 yrd3 was placed into the shaft. As required by the Mine <br />Safety and Health Administration, CFR 30 Part 75.1711-1 beginning from the bottom of the coal <br />seam and extending upward for a distance of 150 feet, the shaft was filled with non-combustible <br />material. The remaining portion of the shaft was filled with other available material. <br />Reclamation of the East Mine consisted of completing the demolition of permanent structures <br />located on the Old Fan Level, Office/Bathhouse Level, and crushing and screening level. <br />Zones Description Acrealle Top soiled Revegetated <br />West Mine 13.10 Yes Yes <br />