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Although both holes are slightly beyond the proposed crest of the • hlghwalls, they provided the fullest possible stratigraphic section subject to disturbance. Interpretation of 29-9, without benefit of a geophysical log, suggested that the Engleville Seam horizon had been penetrated. A coal seam at the approximate horizon, and consistent with the Engleville seam structure, Exhibit X, was two feet thick. Either the Engleville is thin at this location or the seam has been mined underground with the Lower Bench/Piedmont remaining intact. The Previous Mining Map, Exhibit HH, indicates that It has not been mined. This, coupled with a lack of water in 29-9 (see Hydrology aspects, below) suggests that the seam may be thin. The data are inconclusive. The need for additional strata and thin or mined out seam conditions in 29-9 dictated that the overburden samples be drawn from both holes, 29-9 for the upper strata, and from 29-4 for the coal and encompassing strata. Hole 29-9 was used as the primary sample hole because it offered the full stratigraphic section. The samples from 29-4 were used to correct the deficiency of 29-9. A slight strata overlap may exist in the intervals 29-9, 95-100 feet and 29-4, 50-58 feet. If so, it is preferable to an ommision of strata. Exhibit 0 is a composite lithology log of the two holes, it shows the sample composite intervals. Sample Collection, Composlting and Laboratory Analysts • Overburden samples were taken at five foot intervals, with the exception of coal seams. Analysis increment composites were based on an examination of the samples Sn which basic lithology, sand, shale etc were first considered. Also considered was carbonaceous content, as in the 20-25 foot sample. The maximum increment of ten feet was waived for Intervals 50-70 and 70-85 because of the near consistency of the individual samples. The methods of laboratory analysis are provided in the appendix of basic data as a preface to the actual results, Appendix 3. Field Log and Sample Description Original lithologic descriptions were prepared at the time of drilling and sample collection by Rlmrock Coal Company. They reported that rainfall and the need to hurriedly bag the samples interfered with the field descriptions. Consequently, Panorama examined both the descriptions and samples and, as appropriate, re-described the five foot increment samples. A geophysical log was not available for 29-9 but aided the description of the 29-4 strata. Description of Strata • A description of the strata, and the composited analysts increments, are shown on the composite lithology log, Exhibit 0. -6-