2016-05-03_PERMIT FILE - C1981008A ‎(19)‎

• Permit No: C1981008A
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 5/3/2016
• Doc Name: SOIL RESOURCE INFORMATION
• Section_Exhibit Name: Section 2.04.9 Soil Resource Information
• Media Type: D
• Archive: Yes

The quality evaluations, based on averages across the study area, were used for topsoil volume
determinations presented in the Topsoil Management Plan section of Section 2.05.4(2)(d),
Topsoil (Redistribution). The number of profiles on which these averages are based is noted in
the Soil Profile descriptions range of characteristics. The recommended topsoil salvage depths
for each map unit are averages of each major component of the map unit (those listed in the map
unit name - for both associations and complexes) as well as major soil inclusions as presented
within the map units.
12. Soil Survey Maps
The distribution of each soil map unit on the New Horizon Mine study area for 1988, 1996 and
1998 is provided as a composite on Map 2.04.9-1.
Typifying soil pedons (soil sample locations), as well as soil profile description locations are also
denoted on Map 2.04.9-1. A complete soil identification legend, which identifies all mapping
unit symbols, is on Attachment 2.04.9-1. A soil classification legend that identifies the taxonomy
of each named soil component is in Attachment 2.04.9-2. A Taxonomic unit description of each
named soil component is provided as Attachment 2.04.9-3. Soil profile data sheets and
laboratory data sheets for the 1998 survey are found in Attachment 2.04.9-7. Map 2.05.4-9
shows the topsoil balance as of January 2016.
13. Soil Survey -1988 (PR -02)
This was the original soil survey done for the original mine permit area under Peabody Coal
Company. The area of the survey is shown on Map 2.04.9-1. The 1988 survey consisted of the
original permit area and a large area to the west. There are no known data sheets for the 1988
survey. Only soil mapping data is available.
14. Soil Survey -1996 (PR -04)
As the mine expanded to the west, an additional survey was conducted on the area immediately
east of 27.00 Road and south of BB Road. The soil survey covered 105.8 acres, including the
100.7 acres added to the permit area as part of PR -04.
15. Soil Survey - 1998 (PR -05)
This survey covered the amendment area west of 27.00 Road, and the area north of BB Road and
east of 27.00 Road. See Map 2.04.9-1 for the actual area. The soil test location descriptions are
typical and consistent for soil in the area. The Order I survey is a refinement of the "not yet
January 2016 (TR -70) 2.04.9-9