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Elk Creek Mine (C-1981-022) MT-8 <br /> iii. Where an alternative post-mining land use has been approved in principle, but not yet put <br /> into practice, the original reclamation plan must remain in the PAP (as well as the alternative <br /> plan). The RCE will continue to reflect the costs of implementing the original reclamation <br /> plan, since the Division would implement that plan using the forfeited bond if the permit were <br /> to be revoked in the future. <br /> (a) Somerset Mine and Related Facilities (Page 2.05-51 of the PAP) <br /> The Somerset Mine B and C seam portals were sealed in 1986. Their locations are shown on <br /> Map 2.05-M2, Sheet 2 of 2, and fall within parcels included in the bond release applications <br /> no.'s 1 and 5 (SL-1 and SL-5). <br /> Other Somerset Mine related disturbance is addressed under other headings, but with <br /> respect to the portal area there is no remaining reclamation work to be completed, and no <br /> need to include associated tasks in the RCE. <br /> (b) Bear Creek Area (Somerset Mine) (Page 2.05-51) <br /> The reclamation of this area was completed in 1996, and is described in the PAP. The area <br /> received Phase I and II bond release with SL-2, and Phase III bond release with SL-4. <br /> The remaining outstanding reclamation task associated with this area is the plugging and <br /> abandonment of the B-6 borehole (which was constructed as a de-gasification well, and <br /> converted to a groundwater monitoring well) when monitoring is no longer required, (see <br /> item (1) below). <br /> (c) Lower Hubbard Creek Area (Somerset Mine) (Page 2.05-53) <br /> The reclamation of this area was completed in 1996, and is described in the PAP. The area <br /> received Phase I and II bond release with SL-2, and Phase III bond release with SL-4. <br /> There is no remaining reclamation work to be completed, and no need to include associated <br /> tasks in the RCE. <br /> (d) Upper Hubbard Creek Area (Somerset Mine) (Page 2.05-54) <br /> The Upper Hubbard Creek Area is described as "stabilized but not fully reclaimed" in the PAP. <br /> The text further specifies that: <br /> ...the site will be reclaimed to provide a trailhead area for the US Forest Service. The portion <br /> of the pad located on OMI property will be reconfigured as part of the Hubbard Creek road <br /> to provide access to the remainder of the pad area, which is on public land. The disturbed <br /> Page 13 of 22 <br />