2017-02-23_PERMIT FILE - C1996084A

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FROM FRX N0. 17198464975 Dec. 18 2003 09:23ftM PS Rule 2 -Permits • 2.05.3 OPERATIONS DESCRiPTIUN - FIVE VP:AR MINE PLAN (]) Production Methods and Equipment -Second Permit Term Map 2,05,3-2 details mining plans for the second five-year permit term. Only surface mitring will occur during the second permit term in the northeast quadrant of the property. Mining will commence in the northeast end of the ridge between Jeff Caziyon and Cow Canyon (Jeff Canyon Surface Mine).. As shown by Map 2.05.3-1, the ridge will continue to be area mined over the next 5-year permit term advancing from the northeast to the southwest. Support facilities include a stockpile and loadout area (with crushing and stacking equipment) constructed adjacent to the 1Cem Valley Railroad (south side) that may be used for coal that can be direct shipped from the mine site, haul and access roads, and portable office, warehousing and maintenance buildings. All facilities and equipment to be constructed aztd operated are described in the sections below. All coalbcd methane wells located in the mine disturbance will be avoided or plugged and abandoned by the gas production company. (2) Operation Description -Second Permit Term Surtace Mine . Surface mining activities began in 2001 in llte northeast portion of the mine area and proceeded southwest (Map 2.05.3-Z). The area to be disturbed during the second permit term will be cleared of trees/brush and topsoil will be salvaged and stored in stockpiles. Overburden and interburden material will be moved to fill azeas or used as back fill for previous pits. Overburden material will be moved by a combination of methods which will include dozers, loader and truck, and cast blasting. Production benches for each major coal seam will be approximately 150 feet ui width. A maximum of 1,500 linear feet of pit will be open at anyone time. ~~ ~~~ ~ ~~ 2,05-3 (Revised lU/29/0,)