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" ~ . <br />Memo to Dave Berry <br />Bowie No. 2 Additional Geotech Study <br />page 8 <br />statements will require specific justification. I suspect, that under <br />saturated (swollen) conditions these soils may exhibit altered material <br />strength characteristics. Further, the altered strength of the swollen <br />soils may significantly change the stability of reclaimed fills constructed <br />of these materials. <br />General Conclusion <br />I assume that my extensive additional earlier adequacy comments will be <br />addressed by the applicant's general consultant in subsequent submittals. <br />However, I am aware from previous comments that the applicant desires to <br />expedite the issuance of the Bowie #2 permit. To date, few of my earlier <br />geotechnical concerns have been resolved. I suspect that the applicant and it's <br />consultants do not appreciate my opinion of the magnitude of the geotechnical <br />inadequacies which remain unresolved. In my opinion the remaining items are <br />not conditionable and will continue to prevent the approval of the permit. <br />Perhaps another meeting with the applicant and it's principal consultants could <br />serve to remedy this apparent impasse. <br />cc: Susan McCannon <br />Doc: M:\COAL\JAP\Bow2Stab.Add <br />JP/1P <br />