APPCOR10480

• Permit No: C1981021
• IBM Index Class Name: Application Correspondence
• Doc Date: 3/18/1982
• Doc Name: MEMO INFORMATION REQUIRED TO MAKE FINDINGS
• From: MLRD
• To: M S SAVAGE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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5. A map locating all sites where hydrologic information was
obtained.
6. Discussion of past and future monitoring procedures at the mine.
Should include A) How quality samples are obtained B) Storage and
preservation methods C) Whether samples are obtained at the same time
flow and water level measurements are made D) Specifications of the
instruments used to measure flow.
D. Hydrologic Impacts
1. A statement of probable hydrologic consequence and life of mine
map must be provided.
E. Topsoil
1. Actual pedon descriptions for soils sampled need to be provided.
2. The correlation between sample sites as mapped and as described in
the soils analysis table needs to be explained.
3. How stripping depths were proposed needs to be explained.
F. Prime Farmland
1. A letter from SCS stating the absence of prime farmland needs to
be provided.
G. Operations Description
1. The applicant needs to provide a discussion of methods to place
unsuitable OB, topsoil or weathered coal in the pit. How these
materials will affect reclamation and/or subsurface HZO.
H. Backfilling and Grading (AOC)
1. A swell factor and corroborating calculations need to be provided.
2. A discussion of post mining topography and approximate original
contour needs to be provided.
3. A discussion of special handling of toxic OB, soils,weathered
coal needs to be provided.
4. A discussion of contemporaneous reclamation needs to be provided.
5. Specific discussion of why East Dump is required.
I. Coal Processing Waste and Non-Coal Processing Was
1. A discussion addressing existence and disposal methods for these
must be included.