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West Elk Mine <br />(1) Reclamation Timetable <br />Timing and locations of topsoil removal and replacement within the upper refuse disposal and the <br />facilities site are shown on Map 56 and Map 57. It is uncertain at this time however, when (or if) <br />the upper refuse disposal site will be constructed. The timing of topsoil removal and replacement <br />within the lower waste coal disposal site is described in Exhibit 51. <br />Reclamation of the Refuse Pile Expansion disposal area will begin promptly as each phase of <br />deposition of the refuse coal is completed and will follow the procedures described in the <br />Reclamation Methodology Section and in Exhibit 50 and Exhibit 51. The Lower Refuse Pile will be <br />used as a storage area and will be reclaimed when no longer required for a storage area. Refuse pile <br />compaction and stabilization, topsoil replace .ent, and revegetation wi occur as portions of the <br />refuse disposal areas are completed. Disposal in the designated areas are also discussed in the <br />Reclamation Methodology Section, Exhibit 50, and Exhibit 51. <br />The surface facilities site and other disturbed areas at the West Elk Mine will be reclaimed as <br />described :- , the Reclamation Metho 'ology Section. Permanent reclamation of operation, .1 areas <br />will not commence until actual min.; operations cease. Table 41A provides a timetable for the <br />major reclamation tasks, other than reclamation of the refuse piles. Removal of the sedimentation <br />ponds is not includes , as they will not be removed until vegetation has been established following <br />completion of the major reclamation tasks. <br />Table 41A Time Table for Major Reclamation Tasks <br />RECLAMATION TASKS <br />APPROXIMATE TIME TO COMPLETE TASK <br />MAIN MINE SITE <br />Remove buildings/structures <br />16 Weeks* <br />Backfill mine portals & Sylvester Gulch Fan Portal <br />12 Weeks* <br />Backfill and Grade <br />16 Weeks <br />Replace topsoil <br />8 Weeks <br />Seed <br />2 Weeks <br />LONE PINE GULCH <br />Remove buildings/structures <br />6 Weeks <br />Backfill fan portals <br />4 Weeks <br />Backfill and Grade <br />6 Weeks <br />Replace topsoil <br />3 Weeks <br />Seed <br />2 Weeks <br />NORTH SOIL STORAGE AREA <br />Backfill and Grade <br />6 Weeks <br />Replace topsoil <br />3 Weeks <br />Seed <br />1 Week <br />SYLVESTER GULCH FACILITIES AREA <br />Remove buildings/structures <br />12 Weeks <br />Seal shafts #1, #2, and #3 <br />12 Weeks <br />Backfill and Grade <br />16 Weeks <br />Replace topsoil <br />14 Weeks <br />Seed <br />3 Weeks <br />* Tasks could occur concurrently <br />7.05-8.1 Revised Dec. 1997 HR208; Revised Jim. 1999 TR90 <br />Revised May 2003 AIR -294 <br />