2020-03-24_PERMIT FILE - C1981019A ‎(39)‎

• Permit No: C1981019A
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 3/24/2020
• Type & Sequence: TR135
• Section_Exhibit Name: 2.05 Operations and Reclamation Plans
• Media Type: D
• Archive: Yes

RULE 2 PERMITS
The topography following mining and reclamation activities is shown on the Postmining
Topography Map (Map 19). Cross sections relating the premining and postmining topographic
configurations are presented as the Premining and Postmining Cross Section Maps (Maps 20 and
20A).
Coal Handling Structures
Map 1 Surface ownership shows pre-mining contours and Map 19A Postmining Topography
Gossard Area shows post-mining contours of the loadout. All facilities not to be included as part
of the post-mining land use will be removed(see Section 2.05.5). After the facilities are removed,
the land will be regraded to blend with the existing undisturbed topography, retopsoiled and
revegetated in accordance with Section 2.05.4.
The detailed description of the various coal crushing, handling and loadout facilities for the
Colowyo operation is found under the Mine Facilities Section in 2.05.3. The location of the coal
processing facilities is found on the Existing Structures - North Map (Map 21), the Existing
Structures - South Map (Map 22) and the Existing Structures- Lower Wilson/South Taylor Map
(Map 22A).
Coal Processing Waste and Non-Coal Processing Waste
Not applicable. Colowyo uses dry crushing facility for coal preparation; no coal processing waste,
as defined in Rule 1.04 "DEFINITIONS", is produced from any part of the mining operations.
Underground Development Waste
Not applicable. Colowyo is not conducting an underground operation.
Return of Coal Processing Waste to Abandon Workings
Not applicable. No coal processing waste as defined in Rule 1.04 "DEFINITIONS", is produced
from any part of the Colowyo mining operations.
2.05.4 Reclamation Plan
The reclamation objective of Colowyo is to restore the mined area to a land use capability that
will, be equal to or better than that which currently exists or even better than existed pre-mining.
Colowyo is the landowner and does not desire to harm the post-mining value of the property, but
to the contrary return a financially superior parcel of land that could command a greater market
price if sold. The first objective of all reclamation practices is to stabilize the soil, maintain
hydrologic and vegetation resources, and to restore the approximate original contour of the mined
area. Ultimately, the areas being mined will be returned to their approximate original use as
rangeland with watersheds having their approximate pre-mining character. In general, the long
term appearance and usefulness of the mine plan area will be similar to that which would have
been encountered prior to any mining.
Rule 2 Permits 2.05-16 Revision Date: 12/20/19
Revision No.: TR-135