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Mike Long Page 16 Drainage Channels The reclaimed mesa will be graded in such a fashion that drainage is provided, however, specific drainage channels will not be constructed. The Post-Mining Topography and Spoil Grading Map, Map 10 and the Pre- and Post-Mining Cross-Sections Map, Map 11, provide additonal information which describes the manner in which drainage will be attained. Section 2.06.5 Permits Incor oratin Variances from A roximate Origina Contour Restoration Requirements For Steeo S one Minine ose of Variance The variance for restoration of the approximate original contour is requested in accordance with the change in the post-mining land use. As described in 2.05.4, Reclamation Plan, and 2.05.5, Post-Mining Land use Chimney Rock Coal proposes to reclaim approximately 20 acres of the total disturbed area to an irrigated pasture. Implementation of the proposed reclamation plan land which formerly provided limited use as range land will provide an increase in livestock grazing through increased forage production. Compliance with the requirements of 4.16 is discussed in 2.05.5. There is no doubt that attainment of this land use constitutes an improvement over the pre-mining use. Improvement of Watershed Attainment of the post mining topography in conjunction with adequate revegetation will undoubtly decrease the sediment load to the receiving waters of Stollsteimer Creek. The surface topography will be changed from relatively steep slopes, throughout most of the area, to gently sloping terrain on the 20 acre pasture area. The Post mining topography and spoil grading map, Map 10, provides additional insight into the manner in which the post-mining topography will he achieved. In addition, the percentage of vegetative cover will be increased thereby aiding in the reduction in the amount of suspended solids.