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-2- Topsoil Handling As previously stated, topsoil was not distributed in the previously dis- turbed road course area in anticipation of reconstruction of the road following proper authorization. The distance from the point where previous construction (disturbance) ended to the area authorized for refuse disposal is approximately 300 feet. This area is a south-facing slope with sparse Pinion-Juniper and dryland shrub cover. The soil is poor, consisting of weathered mancos shale and sandstone. Soil depth generally ranges from a few inches to 1~ feet. A few small isolated pockets of soil occur to a depth of 36 to 48 inches. In general, this section of proposed road course has no identifiable "A" horizon topsoil layer. Where an organic layer does occur, (i.e. isolated pockets), it ranges in depth from 1-6 inches and is extremely small in areal extent. Due to the small size of these areas, the surrounding slope angle and the narrow width of the proposed area of disturbance, it will be very difficult if not impossible to salvage these soilds without contamination. However, every effort will be made to salvage all soils suitable for use as a vegetation growth medium ahead of construction. Salvaged soil will be removed to the designated topsoil storage area or distributed over the road-fill outslopes and seeded and mulched in accordance with the interim • reclamation plan.. From the point where the road course enters the desig- nated refuse disposal area, topsoil will be handled according to the ap- proved refuse disposal operation plan. Road and Drainage System Design A geotechnical investigation of the proposed haul road area has been per- formed by CTL/THOMPSON, INC. A copy of their report has been enclosed. Snowmass Coal Company intends to follow their construction recommendations. Haul road plan and profile drawings have been prepared and certified by Mr. Jerome F. Gamba, P.E.-L.S. and are included for your review. The haul road drainage system has been designed by Ponderosa Engineering, Inc. Surface drainage recommendations made by CTL/THOMPSON, INC. were taken into consideration when designing the drainage system. A copy of the haul road drainage system design drawing and calculations are also included for your review. Construction Scheduling Construction of the haul road will begin immediately upon approval from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division. It is anticipated that the road will take 1 - 2 months to construct. r1 U