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Mr. Michael Long May 16, 1995 Page 3 Preliminary abatement options (excerpt from letter to Susan Burgmaier, originally submitted November 1,1995) For twelve months we were led to believe the postmine contours and drainage channels were OK-based on the monthly DMG inspections. Suddenly they are not. We submitted the Rill and Gully report noting that erosion occtured and stating we would put riprap in this channel. We placed the riprap to minimize further erosion which proved successful, Now it is not approved. Please consider vacating the violation because it is untimely and poorly executed. We agree that the existing conditions do not match the approved postmining topography and drainage plan. However, the existing configuration will not have an adverse effect on the hydrologic balance of this area. In order to abate the violation by constructing the postmining topography and permanent drainage channels per the approved reclamation plan, would result in a massive earthmoving project which would be detrimental to the reclamation work already completed. Also, comments mentioned in the October and November 1994 inspections state that the area reclaimed blends well with the surrounding undisturbed topography. For abatement Seneca Coal Co. would rather submit a technical revision addressing the postmining topography based on the existing conditions. New drainage channel The 006-NE-1 drainage channel, as shown on Exhibit 20-2, Post Mining Topography, will be extended in a northeasterly direction from point J] approximately 2200 ft. The 006-NE-2 drainage channel will be moved to the southeast and the overall length shortened by 100 ft. Both these drainages end in the exact junction where the post mine plan states, at point BB or sedimentation pond 006. Drainace channel statistics ~oroved Existin 006-NE-1 Post mine length 3500 R. 5700 ft. Post mine upper elev. 7550 7685 Post mine slope % 12.8 % 10.2 006-NE-2 Post mine length 3350 ft. 3250 ft. Post mine upper elev. 7700 7700 Post mine slope % 14.3 % 14.8 Noes: 1. For approved statistics see Exhibit 20-2 and Table 20-2 in Volume 13, Tab 20. 2. For existing statistics see the enclosed contour map dated 10-24-94.