2003-12-22_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - C1982057

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PERMIT REVISIONS N4 Sn~iect South Mine Area Expansion 1,416 ac. Permit Area Increase 255.6 ac. Disturbed Area Increase Approve w/Condition Stipulation No. 24 11 /4/99 +$1,093,260.00 South Mine Area Expansion No Increase in Permit Area 162 ac. Disturbed Area Increase Approve w/Condition Stipulation No. 30 5/1/03 SECTION III -STATUS OF STIPULATIONS +$1,603,625.00 There are currently no unresolved stipulations associated with the Seneca II-W Mine; all previous stipulations have been fully resolved, as described below. Stipulation 24 originated with MR-42, July 29, 1997. The Stipulation specified that proof of resolution of Kentucky Civil Penalty Violation and bond forfeiture associated with Permit 8980140 be submitted to DMG as soon as it becomes available. The stipulation originated based on an Applicant Violator System (AVS) check, and resultant "Conditional Issue" recommendation. The stipulation was carried forward when the RN-3 proposed decision was issued on June 19, 2001, based on AVS check conducted at that time. Stipulation compliance was documented based on AVS checks conducted in association with Permit Revision No. 3, issued May I, 2003. Stipulation 28 originated with RN-3 Renewal Permit. The stipulation required that backfilling and grading of the D pit commence by November l5, 2001. The Division documented compliance during an inspection conducted on November 14, 2001. Statements in the inspection report indicate that backfilling and grading operations had been initiated that day and that a dozer was working a[ the east end of the D Pit, pushing spoil into the pit. D Pit backfilling and grading was lazgely completed by the end of 2002. Stipulation 29 was attached to the MR-5I approval decision, issued March 21, 2002. The revision was a field minor revision decision approving minor modification of the temporary stabilization seedmix. The stipulation required submittal of 3 copies of the amended seedmix by April 18, 2002. The properly updated pages were received on April 19,2002. Stipulation 30 was attached to the PR-3 proposed decision, issued May I, 2003. The stipulation required sample based demonstration of soil strength properties for foundation and construction soils associated with Pond 016A, prior to initiation of pond construction. Adequate site specific soil strength documentation was submitted to the Division in a letter of June 2Q, 2003. The Division notified SCC that Stipulation 30 had been satisfied, in a letter of July 3, 2003. Stipulation 3l was attached [o the TR-42 proposed decision, issued 10/14/03. The stipulation required submittal of a complete revision application containing an appropriately amended Exhibit 13-2A, accurately depicting the location of specified light use roads by November 28, 2003. The stipulation was satisfied by submittal of TR-45, which was deemed complete on December 1, 2003.