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IV. Topsoil No topsoil was recovered from the historically disturbed areas of the Bear No. 3 Mine. Approximately 15 inches of topsoil was recovered from the undisturbed parts of the Bear No. 3 Mine. The topsoil from the Bear No. 3 facilities area was stored in a stockpile northeast of the mine office. The reclamation plan for Bear No. 3 called for ripping the facilities area to alleviate compaction and reapplication of six inches of topsoil over most of the facilities area. The topsoil replacement depth was less than the topsoil salvage depth because topsoil was to be redistributed over a larger azea than the area from which it was salvaged. V. Sealing of Drilled Holes and Underground Openings Sealing of the Beaz No. 3 portals is described in Section 1.05.4 of the Beaz No. 3 permit application. On November 11, 1996, the Bear Coal company peananently ceased all mining operations at the Bear No. 3 Mine. Permanent seals were constructed and completed in all three portals at the Bear No. 3 Mine. In each of these three seals, a discharge pipe was installed to release any water that could jeopardize the integrity of these seals. The proposed operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. VI. Use of Explosives Information describing explosive storage and use of the Bear No. 3 Mine is presented in Section 4.08 of the Beaz No. 3 permit revision application. No surface blasting took place at the Beaz No. 3 Mine. Underground blasting occurred as required by mining. No explosives were stored at the mine site. Explosives used at the mine were brought on site as required. VII. Disposal of Excess Spoil Disposal of excess spoil did not occur at the Bear Mines. VIII. Coal Mine Waste Banks There are no coal mine waste banks at the Bear No. 3 Mine. IX. Coal Mine Waste Information regarding coal processing and non-coal wastes at the Bear No. 3 Mine is located in Sections 2.05.3 and 4.11, and Map 10 of the Bear No. 3 permit application. 23