2018-01-31_PERMIT FILE - C2009087A (10)

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RULE 2 - PERMITS • Boom Truck and Fork Lifts • Utility Trucks and Light Vehicles • Air Compressor • Welders • Generators • Light - Plants • Pumps Operation Description The proposed mine development, and any subsequent mine production operations will be underground only and will involve no surface mining activities. The underground mining operations are described in general terms in Section 2.05.2, and in greater detail in the preceding portions of this section. Areas affected by mining and related operations are on Map 2.05.3 -M1A, Mine Facilities Map (South End), Map 2.05.3 -M1B, Mine Facilities Map (North End), and Map 2.05.3 -M1, Life of Mine Plan Map. Any future coal exploration programs necessary to delineate and characterize the coal seam(s) and strata above and below the coal seam will be designed and permitted in compliance with applicable provisions of Rules 2.02 and 4.21. Surface Facilities The location of proposed mine structures and facilities within the PSCM permit area are shown on the Mine Facilities Maps, (Map 2.05.3 -M1A, Mine Facilities Map (South End) and 2.05.3 -M1B, Mine Facilities Map (North End) and their function, use, and maintenance are described in detail in this section. All surface facilities have been or will be designed in compliance with applicable provisions of Rule 4.04 as detailed in the specific facility descriptions. Removal of the mine facilities and reclamation of the associated disturbance areas will be completed in accordance with the reclamation plans described in Section 2.05.4. Proposed mine structures and facilities are described in the following sections. Dimensions and general construction information for all mine facilities are provided in the following discussions in compliance with applicable regulatory provisions and as the basis for estimating mine closure and reclamation costs. Existing support facilities are located in the northern end of the surface disturbance area as shown on Map 2.05.3 -M1B, Mine Facilities Map (North End). These facilities are comprised of remaining structures from the former Seneca II Mine. All facilities will be removed, and the associated disturbance areas reclaimed to approximate original contours, and the approved postmining uses when no longer required to support ongoing or future mining and related activities. The northern surface facilities include: • Vehicle Maintenance Shop • Parts Building • Electrical Parts Building • Lean -to Building • Welding Shop • P.M. Shop TR -01 -10 2.05 -10 Revision 02/11