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2.05.3 <br /> The Operator obtained a lease modification to move the lease line <br /> approximately one quarter mile to the east. After mining resumes, the 2nd <br /> East Mains will be advanced towards the east lease line. Mining will then be <br /> turned to the south in the 1st South Mains. There are five years or more of <br /> mining to the south as shown on Figure 2-1-1. The applicant cannot predict <br /> when mining will resume. <br /> The coal reserve west of the graben will be evaluated for economic recovery <br /> before final mine closure. The 2 West Mains will be extended to the graben <br /> to determine if crossing the graben is feasible. A decision will be made at a <br /> later date whether to drive ramps to the lower seam off of the 1st North <br /> Entries. This block of coal may be developed depending on data collected <br /> during the advance of the 1 st North Entries. Any decision to abandon these <br /> areas will be made in consultation with the BLM. <br /> Because of the variable geologic conditions that exist within the McClane <br /> Canyon Mine reserve block, panels are designed so that known areas of <br /> adverse mining conditions will be intersected near the end of the panels.This <br /> design will allow adjustment of panel length to fit the reserve and enhance <br /> the recovery ratio in the area. The panels shown on Figure 2.1-1 were <br /> designed with "square"ends. The ends of these panels may be angled to fit <br /> irregular features. <br /> The following table shows the major equipment to be used in the mine and <br /> on the surface. <br /> MR-61 Mifferm 2.05-5- 03/19 <br />