PERMFILE51963

• Permit No: C1982056A
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 9/10/2004
• Section_Exhibit Name: 2.05 Operation and Reclamation Plans
• Media Type: D
• Archive: Yes

NMD (Panels 12 Right through 16 Right) (PR 99-OS)
• The NMD will increase the affected area with the permit, i.e. area overlying longwall panels, gateroads and mains,
by 2,482.6 acres. The area to be mined in the NMD permit term is shown on Map 23 Mine Plan. The permit area
is identified by the color coding used in creating the map. The mining layout will include longwall panels length
up to approximately 15,000 feet, longwall panel width of 1000 feet, and gateroad, and mine development work as
described in PR-03. The dimension of pillars in these development areas may vary based upon mining conditions.
Sumps and ventilation doglegs will be added as needed, although this location is not provided on Map 23 due to
the variable location of these features.
During the NMD permit term, ]ongwall mining will be conducted under the Foidel and Fish Creek AVF's, Fish
Creek, the Union Pacific Railroad and two reservoirs owned by the Ashleys. Amore detailed discussion of
undermining these structures will be presented in a late section.
UNDERGROUND DRILL HOLES (MR O1-172 )
NOTE - MR O1-172 WAS WITHDff RAWN BY TCC ON July 11, 2001
NMD (Panels 17 Right through Z~Right) (PR 03-06)
The NMD will increase the affected azea with the permit, i.e. area overlying longwall panels, gateroads and mains,
by 2,779.2 acres. The area to be mined in the NMD permit term is shown on Map 23, Mine Plan. The permit area
is identified by the color coding used in creating the map. The mining layout will include longwall panels length
up to approximately 15,000 feet, longwall panel width of 1000 feet, and gateroad, and mine development work as
• described in PR-03. The dimension of pillars in these development areas may vary based upon mining conditions.
Sumps and ventilation doglegs will be added as needed, although this location is not provided on Map 23 due to
the variable location of these features.
During the NMD permit term, longwall mining will be conducted under the Fish Creek AVF, Fish Creek, the
Union Pacific Railroad, powerlines and stock ponds located in Twentymile Park. Amore detailed discussion of
undermining these structures will be presented in a late section.
(3) Mine Facilities
(a) A narrative and maps, to meet the standards orescribed in 2.10, describine the location,
construction, modification, use, maintenance and removal of mine facilities in the permit area including_all
buildinQS, structures and utiliri corridors.
RESPONSE
The existing Foidel Creek Mine surface facilities consist of building structures, material handling system, utilities,
and surface areas as shown on Map 24, Surface Facilities. Untopsoiled areas within the surface facilities area may
be leveled and then utilized for additional storage.
Buildines
The original mine administrative office was a 60 foot by 36 foot modular trailer structure, was modified to allow
for the cold weather and heavy snow load of the area. That administrative structure contained 11 offices for the
mine staff. As the mine expanded, a new office bathhouse complex was built to replace the modular trailers, as
indicated on Map 24, Surface Facilities.
~ In the interim, another administrative office was added for mine staff. The 36 foot by 56 foot trailer was located
west of the original administrative office. The trailer contained a bathroom and was hooked up to the existing
septic and water systems. Electrical power was supplied to the trailer by a transformer located on the east side of
PR 03-06 2.05-17.2 05/07/03