2016-01-07_PERMIT FILE - C2010089A (5)

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Domestic Water A water well has been installed at the New Horizon North Mine and can be seen on Map 2.05.3(3)-1 as well as Map 2.04.7-1. This well will be plugged during final reclamation efforts. Completion and reclamation diagrams can be found in Appendix 2.05.3(3)-2 along with the well test report. Solid Wastes Solid waste will be picked up by the local waste disposal contractor for disposal in the Montrose County Sanitary Landfill. The landfill is privately owned and operates under the regulations mandated by the State of Colorado and Montrose County. Solid wastes not suitable for disposal at the landfill will be transported to and disposed of in suitable, licensed facilities under the applicable Federal and State regulations. When practicable, solid wastes will be separated for recycling. Fuel Storage As many as two (2) above -ground fuel tanks will be used for diesel storage. The diesel tanks will be located at the fuel dock proximal to the equipment ready line to facilitate fueling for trucks and loaders. The tanks will be will be protected from spills by being double walled or being surrounded by earthen, concrete, or HDPE lined structures. A Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan has been developed for the New Horizon North Mine to provide requirements for spill prevention, preparedness, and response. A copy of the SPCC Plan will be maintained at the New Horizon Mine Office. Coal Handling Structures WFC has no coal handling structures. The coal from the mine pit is hauled in highway trucks to the power plant for processing and use. Support Facilities and Utility Installations All support facilities used in connection with the operation of the mine, including but not limited to, mine buildings, equipment storage facilities, sheds, shops and other buildings will be designed, constructed or reconstructed and located to minimize or control erosion and siltation, water pollution and damage to public or private property. Surface and Subsurface Man-made Features Map 2.05.3(3)-2 shows surface and subsurface man-made features within, passing through, or passing over the permit area. Topsoil and overburden stockpiles information is given in Section 2.05.4. The 2nd Park Lateral Irrigation Pipeline location is shown on Map 2.04.7-9. The pipeline is located outside the ditches for Pond NHN-001 and outside of active mining disturbance for the NHN Mine. During activities located close to the pipeline, WFC will exercise care to minimize damage or disruption to service in accordance with Rules 4.04(5) and (6). At mine road crossings the pipeline is buried for protection. The Pond NHN-001 ditches serve as a barrier between the pipeline and active mining disturbance, providing limited access to the pipeline. Finally, blasting activities will be a sufficient distance away such that they will not adversely affect the pipeline. Section 2.05.3(3) Page 3 Sept. 2015 (TR -11)