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The pad area on the north side of the rail spur was reduced in size by removing the accumulation of coally material, <br />and regrading and reseeding part of this area, leaving only an access road along the north side of the spur. The <br />drainage configuration of the remaining pad was modified by filling a low area and placing a berm to direct all <br />drainage to the collection sump. The sump capacity and function were expanded by constructing a second sump in <br />series, removing accumulated sediment from the existing sump, and rebuilding the rock perimeter filter. The <br />control capacity of the rail spur collection ditch was increased by excavating several sediment traps in the ditch and <br />adding additional rock check dams. As a very limited disturbance area (approximately 1.2 acres) the Loadout area <br />disturbance meets the applicable criteria for a Small Area Exemption, the proposed drainage control measures should <br />be effective in controlling runoff and sedimentation, and construction of full-scale drainage and sediment control <br />structures is neither needed nor justified. <br />(5) Topsoil. A narrative explaining the method of removal and the amount to be removed and the plan for <br />storagepsoil subsoil and other material within the permit area subject to requirements of the topsoil removal <br />performance standards of 4.06.2. This narrative shall specify the depth of material to be salvaged from all disturbed <br />areas based on the soil information required by 2.04.9 and shall specify the volume of each type of material to be <br />salvaged. A map of any proposed storage structures shall accompany the narrative The maps shall be prepared <br />according to the reauirements of 2.10. <br />RESPONSE <br />See response to 2.05.4, Reclamation Plan, below for details concerning the Foidel Creek Mine. TC does not propose to <br />disturb any additional land within the Fish Creek Tipple permit area. The Fish Creek Tipple and adjoining haulroad <br />were constructed prior to the promulgation of regulations mandating topsoil salvage and storage. Thus, the best <br />plant growth medium available is a mixture of spoil and soil materials which will be substituted for topsoil. This <br />situation is further discussed within the Fish Creek Tipple/Loadout Appendix, pages 2.04-36 through 2.04-38 and <br />pages 2.05-37 through 2.05-38 of Volume VIII. <br />Eastern Mining District Dewatering Facility - The Eastern Mining District Dewatering Facility will require <br />salvaging and stockpiling approximately 13,360 CY of topsoil from the access road and the facility site. During <br />upgrading of the road, approximately 3,600 CY of topsoil will be windrowed to the side of the road. The topsoil <br />along the length of the road is approximately 30 inches deep. The facility site will require salvaging and <br />stockpiling approximately 8,300 CY of topsoil. The topsoil from the site area is approximately 30 inches deep. A <br />test pit will be dug to verify the topsoil depth obtained from previous soil mapping work. The stockpiled topsoil, <br />which is located within the pad area, will be stabilized with the topsoil stockpile stabilizing seed mixture. <br />Additionally, approximately 6,295 CY of topsoil will be salvaged from the treatment pond site. This site has been <br />relocated closer to the road to facilitate delivery of chemicals. <br />Bleeder Fan - The bleeder fan facility will require salvaging and stockpiling approximately 4,700 CY of topsoil <br />from the access road and the facility site. During the upgrading of the road, approximately 2,800 CY of topsoil will <br />be windrowed to the side of the road and left in place. The 1,200 CY that will be salvaged from the road extension <br />will be placed in the stockpile that will be established on the fan pad. In addition to the topsoil stockpiled from the <br />road extension, approximately 740 CY will be salvaged and stockpiled from the pad. The soil resources <br />information was derived from information presented in Exhibits 7 and 8, Soil Profile Description and Soil Mapping <br />Unit Descriptions, Map No. 19, Mine No. 3, Soils presented in permit C-84-062. These materials are incorporated <br />herein by reference. At the bleeder fan site, TC will establish a test pit to verify topsoil depths prior to salvaging <br />topsoil. The stockpiled topsoil, which is located within the pad area, will be stabilized with the topsoil stockpile <br />stabilizing seed mixture. Prior to salvaging any topsoil from the site, a T & E species reconnaissance for Ute <br />Lady's Tresses, Spiranthes diuvialis, will be conducted, and the results forwarded to the Division. It is not <br />anticipated that this species will be found, as the site appears to be outside of its natural range. <br />18 Right Ventilation Shaft (TR0444) <br />Approximately 4,400 feet of the access road crosses upland areas, with the remaining 2,700 feet crossing lowland <br />areas where road construction will involve removal of any large vegetation and stripping and stockpiling of other <br />vegetation, topsoil, and organic materials. Similarly, the shaft pad is located in an upland area. Given an average <br />topsoil depth of approximately 6 inches in the upland area and a total road disturbance area of approximately 5.7 <br />MR16-296 2.05-84.11 04/18/16 <br />