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<br />-2- <br />3. The proposed seed mix, Table 4.3-1, does not contain any shrubs, <br />contrary to what is stated on page 4-82. The seed mix should be revised to <br />include shrubs and additional fortis. For further discussion of the seed mix <br />see Section Vegetation Information of this letter. (Jim - is this <br />the current seed mix. You had crossed out this page in your volume. Mike's <br />comments should agree with this. If not, his should take precedence.) <br />Operations Plan -Rules 2.05.2 and 2.05.3 <br />1. The applicant should submit a narrative and map describing the <br />anticipated sequence of mining and reclamation in 5 year permit term <br />increments, including any changes in surface facilities, in accordance with <br />Rule 2.05.2(2). This map may also be used to answer question 4 in the section <br />entitled "Maps and Plans -Rule 2.10" of this document. <br />2. Access routes to ventilation shafts, escapeways, and mine fans should be <br />delineated and the design requirements of Rule 4.03 addressed. (Jim -was <br />this deficiency noted during the roads review. If not, then this comment may <br />be removed.) <br />3. Longitudinal cross-section, Figure 4.2-6, should be referenced to a <br />location on a base map. <br />4. The anticipated annual and total production of coal in tons should be <br />submitted. <br />5. Utility corridors for electrical transmission lines, above or below <br />ground, should be identified on a map. <br />6. The applicant should indicate on a map the proposed location of the <br />changehouse, electric distribution center, and water and sewage treatment <br />plants. In addition, all the mine and load-out facilities should be described <br />in more detail concerning how and of what materials they are constructed, size <br />of the structure, and removal during reclamation. <br />7. What is the rectangular area marked "Dry" on Figure 4.2-7. <br />8. No provisions have been made for open storage. The applicant should <br />investigate and evaluate this need and propose an area for this use. <br />9. Are all conveyors closed on the bottom. <br />10. Is the temporary load-out to be permitted. <br />11. It is apparent that mine facilities will be built in two distinct <br />phases. The first phase involves development activities and specific <br />facilities needed for those activities. The second phase involves a totally <br />operational mine with facilities as delineated on Figures 4.2-7 and 4.2-8. <br />Mine facilities during the initial development phase must be addressed in <br />accordance with Rule 2.05.3(3) and delineated on a map. <br />