2019-12-02_PERMIT FILE - C1981008A (2)

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4. Solid Wastes Solid waste will be picked up by the local waste disposal contractor for disposal in the Montrose County Landfill. The land fill is privately owned and operates under the regulations mandated by the State of Colorado and Montrose County. Solid wastes not suitable for disposal at the landfill will be transported to and disposed of in suitable, licensed facilities under the applicable Federal and State regulations. When practicable, solid wastes will be separated for recycling. 5. Explosive Storage No explosive storage facilities are needed for the New Horizon Mine. Blasting will be carried out by a licensed independent contractor who will own and maintain explosive storage facilities off-site and transport explosives to the mine site as needed. The contractor may maintain small field magazines on the mine site,but no explosives will be stored at the mine overnight. 6. Fuel Stora—ae One above ground fuel tank will be utilized. One tank of approximately 1,000 gallons capacity will be used for gasoline storage. The gasoline tank is located at the fuel and lubricant storage and dispensing facility proximal to the truck shop. The tank is enclosed by berms and has spill prevention and safety protection devices as mandated by the appropriate regulatory authorities. Spill prevention and containment measures will be implemented under the New Horizon Mine Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measure(SPCC)Plan. 7. Coal Handlinz Structures Coal from the New Horizon mine is hauled in highway trucks to the power plant for use. New Horizon has a coal storage area within the existing facilities area as shown on Map 2.05.3(3)-8. 8. Support Facilities and Utility Installations All support facilities used in connection with the operation of the mine, including but not limited to, mine buildings, equipment storage facilities, sheds, shops and other buildings will be designed, constructed or reconstructed and located to minimize or control erosion and siltation, water pollution and damage to public or private property. Services which run through pass over, or under the permit area, consisting of power, sewage, water, telephone lines and wells will be protected against damage or relocated to prevent or minimize the disruption of service. At various times, other support facilities such as power poles and irrigation pumps may be located on bond released areas to provide permanent support to landowners for postmining land use activities. These facilities are not associated with New Horizon's mining activities and should not be required to be permitted or bonded in accordance with Rule 3.02.1(2). Section 2.05.3(3) Page 30 April 2019 (TR-89)