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shown on the Map 54 series of the PAP, and designs are given in Exhibits 66 and 70. MB-3 is a <br /> small lower pond which treats drainage from the silo storage area. MB-4 serves the train loadout <br /> area. MB-5E is a large 2-celled pond which can accept mine water and treated discharge from <br /> the wastewater treatment plant, and provide some storage, as well as treat stormwater runoff. <br /> The NSSA pond treats runoff from the North Soil Storage Area. RPE pond is a 2-celled pond <br /> that treats runoff from the RPE and RPEE. SG-1 is located within Sylvester Gulch to treat runoff <br /> from the disturbed area associated with ventilation shafts. <br /> Topsoil and subsoil storage areas are located around the disturbed areas and are shown on the <br /> Map 53 series of the PAP. The main topsoil stockpile is to the south of the run-of-mine coal <br /> stack pad, and will be used during reclamation to cover the majority of the disturbance to a depth <br /> of 12 to 18 inches. Other significant topsoil and subsoil piles are located north of Highway 133 <br /> in the North Soil Storage Area (NSSA), south of the potable water tank, south of the Materials <br /> Storage Bench(MSB), adjacent to the Sylvester Gulch haul road, and adjacent to the RPEE haul <br /> road. <br /> Of the 19,854.9 acres in the permit area, 576.94 acres are approved to be disturbed, which <br /> primarily includes long-term surface facilities, and MVB pads and roads. Exhibit 80 of the PAP <br /> contains details of the MVB pads and roads, as well as other drill holes. The further construction <br /> of approved MVB pads and roads within the Sunset Roadless Area is prohibited by Cessation <br /> Order CO-2020-001, which was issued on June 18, 2020. <br /> Upon cessation of mining at the West Elk Mine, reclamation will return the disturbed land to <br /> rangeland and wildlife habitat land use. Some reclamation activities (particularly of MVB pads <br /> and roads) will occur during the life of the mine as areas cease to be used for mining activities. <br /> Final reclamation includes sealing the mine portals, removing the surface facilities, and returning <br /> all disturbed areas to the approximate original contour. The waste pile will be shaped to blend <br /> into adjacent topography. The mine area will be smooth-graded, and compacted areas will be <br /> ripped or scarified to eliminate slippage surfaces, establishing a suitable bond for the overlying <br /> seedbed material. Topsoil, which has been salvaged during construction of the surface facilities, <br /> will be redistributed over the disturbed area. Drainage control will be retained until the <br /> revegetation operation is underway and erosion is under control. Following the distribution of <br /> topsoil and final grading, the newly shaped surface will be prepared for planting. Surface <br /> preparation will include loosening and roughening the surface by disking, harrowing, or <br /> dragging. Various conditioners and neutralizers may be used to modify the seedbed conditions <br /> to ensure successful establishment of a vegetative cover. The site will then be planted using <br /> West Elk's Permanent and Riparian Seeding mix. Various species of shrubs will also be planted. <br /> 27 <br />