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1998 Reclamation Summary <br />Pro'ect Acrea a Reclaimed Current Ownershi <br />Wash Plant Demolition <br />Project <br />0 <br />Public /Private <br />Huntsman /Old Refuse Pile 7 Public <br />Dutch Creek Diversion 8 Public /Private <br />Noxious Weed Control 0 Public /Private <br />S rin Maintenance 0 Public /Private <br />1999 <br />Bear Creek /Old Refuse Pile. The Bear Creek Project addressed two areas, the eastern <br />margin of the Old Refuse Pile and the area located east of the Dutch Creek Diversion, <br />west of the Huntsman Project area, including the Dutch Creek Flume. The portion of the <br />project located on the Old Refuse Pile was conducted in an area that, while within the <br />Mid Continent permit area, was exempted from reclamation responsibility, as it was not <br />affected by mining operations after July 1977. The Inactive Mines Program using <br />Federal grant money funded this portion of the project. The forfeited bond funded the <br />remainder of the project. The slopes of the Old Refuse Pile were reduced and the area <br />was topsoiled and seeded. Following demolition of the Dutch Creek Flume, that area was <br />graded, topsoiled and revegetated. Eight acres of public land managed by the U. S. Forest <br />Service were reclaimed during this project. <br />Facilities Area. This project addressed the reclamation commitments made by DRMS to <br />Mid Continent Resources during litigation settlement negotiations conducted during the <br />spring of 1999. Completion of this project fulfilled DRMS reclamation obligations on <br />privately held property in Coal Basin. <br />This project primarily addressed reclamation of the wash plant and associated facilities, <br />the Old Coal Stockpile area located south of the wash plant and ancillary roads and <br />disturbances located between the Sutey Refuse Disposal area and the former warehouse <br />location. <br />The steep wall located at the toe of the north facing cut slope south of the former location <br />of the thermal dryer and wash plant was cut down to an approximately 2H : 1 V slope. <br />Cutting of the slope stabilized that area, while generating earthen material to cover the <br />coal refuse placed at this location during the Huntsman project. <br />All other areas were graded to an appropriate contour. Topsoil was applied and the <br />ground surface was severely roughened throughout the project area. Seed, mulch and <br />fertilizer were applied. <br />14 <br />