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unable to meet its reclamation obligations. This estimate reflects costs <br />associated with completion of all reclamation activities described in this <br />section in order to return disturbance areas to productive, self- <br />sustaining use. <br />In developing the bond reclamation cost estimate, EFCI has taken into <br />account both the steady-state disturbance area associated with coal refuse <br />stockpile activities and long term disturbance associated with mine <br />facilities, portal, road, loadout, and sedimentation pond areas. Costs <br />reflect establishment of a bond reclamation topography similar to the <br />design post-mine topography presented in this permit revision document and <br />includes all costs that the CMLRD could reasonably anticipate to occur in <br />the unlikely event of bond forfeiture. <br />The detailed bond reclamation cost estimate for the Southfield Mine is <br />presented as Exhibit 20, Bonding Information. This exhibit includes a <br />detailed explanation of the methodology and assumptions utilized in <br />calculating the bonding cost estimate as well as cost calculations and <br />relevant supporting documentation. <br />EFCI currently maintains a reclamation surety bond for mining and related <br />activities in the amount of 5811,000 with the CMLRD. As documented by the <br />bond reclamation cost estimate, the existing bond is adequate to cover <br />both current mining and related activities under the existing approved <br />permit as well as those future activities proposed in this permit revision <br />application. In conjunction with review and approval of this permit <br />revision application, EFCI will work with the CMLRD to make any necessary <br />adjustments in the bond surety amount. <br />There are also several separate surety bonds covering disturbance <br />associated with ongoing exploration drilling activities. <br />A appropriate, EFCI will review and revise the bond reclamation cost <br />estimate to reflect any significant future revisions in mining and <br />~. reclamation plans. Any such revisions will be submitted as minor or <br />technical revisions for CMLRD and public review and comment as <br />appropriate. If a revision results in an increase in estimated bond <br />2.05.4-6 R Revised - January, 1992 ~~ _~7 <br />