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determination of surface water and groundwater impact analysis and as a result <br /> finds that mining and post mining effects to the current land uses should be <br /> negligible. <br /> IV. Topsoil <br /> Topsoil resource information is found in Section 2.04.9 of the permit. Topsoil salvage <br /> and replacement is described in Section 2.05.4(2)(d). Map 2.05.492)(d)-1 shows the <br /> replacement thicknesses and locations for topsoil. <br /> The Division proposes to approve the revised reclaimed topsoil locations and depths. <br /> The center 88.2 acres of the Garvey property will have 1.0 feet of Progresso topsoil on <br /> top of 0.8 feet of mixed topsoil. This configuration will accommodate a center pivot <br /> irrigation system to establish the irrigated pasture/cropland area. The perimeter of the <br /> Garvey property will have 1.2 feet of mixed topsoil that will be used to establish the <br /> dryland pasture areas. These changes were requested by the landowner in a letter <br /> dated August 9, 2017. The letter is in Appendix 2.05.5-1 of the permit. <br /> V. Sealing of Drilled Holes and Underground Openings <br /> The Division will require that each hole, well or other underground opening be capped, <br /> sealed, backfilled, or otherwise properly managed (4.07.3). <br /> As approved with MR28, the domestic water well located at the facilities area at the <br /> south east portion of the permit has been requested to be retained as a permanent feature <br /> by the land owner. Permit section 2.05.3(3). <br /> VL Use of Explosives <br /> Mining has ceased at the New Horizon North Mine. There is no blasting continuing at <br /> the mine. There are no explosives stored, or used on site. <br /> VII. Disposal of Excess Spoil <br /> The mining plan does not require the development of a permanent excess spoil disposal <br /> site. All spoil will be returned to the mined-out area and be utilized to achieve <br /> approximate original contour. 4.09.1(1)). <br /> VIIL Coal Mine Waste Banks <br /> No coal mine waste banks are proposed for NHN. <br /> IX. Coal Mine Waste <br /> No coal mine waste will be generated at NHN. <br /> 23 <br />