2018-02-05_REVISION - C1992081 (29)

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A. The Division will require that each hole, well, or other underground opening be capped, sealed, backfilled, or otherwise properly managed (4.07.3). VI. Use of Explosives — Rule 4.08 No specific approvals are granted to the applicant under this section. VII. Disposal of Excess Spoil — Rule 4.09 No specific approvals are granted to the applicant under this section VIII. Coal Mine Waste — Rule 4.11 There will be no coal mine waste generated by the proposed operations at the Loadout. Crushing and sizing operations were conducted at the Loadout; however, all coal was loaded onto trains or trucks and transported from the site. A small temporary waste storage (TWS) pile has been previously permitted on the north side of the TAHR. This TWS pile is located west of the intersection with an access road to the Mesa Gravel Pit (Exhibit 13-11.5 of the PAP). IX. Backfilling and Grading Backfilling and grading is discussed under Tabs 17, 18, and 23 of the permit application. Backfilling and grading operations will return the disturbed area associated with the Loadout to the approved post -mining topography in conjunction with the closure and final reclamation of the facility. The truck and train loading structures were dismantled, removed and the facilities and coal stockpile area regraded in 2011. Backfill and grading of 11.9 acres of the facilities area was approved for Phase I bond release with SLI, July 27, 2012. The TAHR was originally included in the Seneca II -W permit (C-1982-057). The acreage is separate from the backfill and grading schedule and reclamation schedule of the facilities located at the load out. The road is currently approved to remain in place until year 2030. X. Revegetation Vegetation baseline information can be found in Tab 10 with plant community types identified on Exhibit 10-1 of the PAP. Revegetation plan information and methods to be we