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The analysis indicates that the material is suitable as a plant growth medium. This is also <br /> true for the storage and loadout areas. Vegetative growth on fill outslopes has occurred. <br /> At final reclamation in these areas, the operator committed to ripping and testing this <br /> material for fertility. Fertilizers and amendments were to be added as necessary prior to <br /> the area being seeded and mulched. <br /> Because of the limited available area at the West Mine, topsoil was stored in two areas: <br /> outslopes of the portal bench and a topsoil stockpile north of the portal bench. Topsoil on <br /> the bench outslopes was spread to a depth of approximately four feet, seeded and stabilized <br /> with an erosion control blanket. The topsoil stockpile was protected from erosion by <br /> seeding and mulching, and then used for reclamation. Details are located in Volume 1 of <br /> the PAP, Section 2.05.4. <br /> During initial development of the West Ridge Waste Pile, approximately 24 inches of <br /> topsoil was salvaged. As waste pile expansion occurred, soil material was analyzed to <br /> determine optimal salvage depths. Approximately 8 to 9 inches of topsoil was salvaged <br /> from this area. Topsoil was stockpiled and protected from erosion by seeding and <br /> mulching. Depth of total cover and depth of topsoil were determined during an inspection <br /> held on July 15, 2003. Total depth of cover amounted to about 4 to 6 feet. Topsoil depth of <br /> cover was from 8 inches up to I foot 6 inches. <br /> The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. <br /> V. Sealing of Drilled Holes and Underground Openings - Rule 4.07 <br /> The operator has committed to sealing of entries and shafts in accordance with the <br /> requirements of Rule 4.05.10 and 4.07.1-4. Information describing sealing of the Bowie <br /> No. 1 Mine portals and well holes is found in the PAP: Section 2.05.4 of Volume I and <br /> Volume 6A (Figures 2.05-6, 2.05-6a, and 2.05-7). <br /> Several drill holes have been sealed at the site, but several remain open. A complete list <br /> of drill holes and their status is provided in a table in 2.05.4(2). <br /> Mine portals were sealed in 2000 (West Mine) and 2001 (East Mine) by filling them with <br /> 25 feet of incombustible material, per the regulations of the Mine Safety & Health <br /> Administration. <br /> VI. Use of Explosives - Rule 4.08 <br /> The Bowie No. 1 Mine was an underground operation that is now undergoing reclamation <br /> activities. No regular surface blasting occurred. An explosives storage bunker and cap <br /> house were located above the main facilities fan area but have been removed. No further <br /> underground use of explosives is anticipated because of the permanent cessation and <br /> 29 <br />