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VII. Backfilling and Grading Backfilling and grading plans will ensure that disturbed areas aze returned to approximate original contour in a timely manner. Details of the backfilling and grading plan; schedule, and post mine topography are located in Tabs 19 and 20 of the pennit application package. Seneca Coal Company will generate a topographic map, using photogrammetric methods, of backfilled and regraded areas on an annual basis. The map will be used to determine whether regraded areas aze consistent with the approved postmining topography. The map will be submitted to the Division in the Annual Reclamation Report. The following findings were made regarding backfilling and grading practices at the mine: The applicant requested additional time for backfilling and grading following coal removal in an azea strip mine. A detailed written analysis under 2.05.4(2)(c) demonstrated that additional time is necessary to accommodate highwall mining and coal haulage access. Therefore, the Division approved backfilling and grading beyond 180 days following coal removal for select areas of final dragline pits in existing and future mining areas. The variance areas described below aze depicted on Exhibit 19-1A, Backfilling and Grading Plan. Lower Neck Pit -Approximately 1,200 ft. of pit. Backfilling and grading was completed in 2004 in accordance with the approved variance schedule. North Valora Pit (directly east of Pond 012) -Lower 1,800 feet to be Final graded and topsoiled in 2007 when the haul road is removed and lower end of Channel YPM-6 is constructed (the material removed from the haul road and channel azea will need to be placed against the northern side slope to achieve PMT). The final dragline pit in this area has been backfilled and graded. South Valora Pit (extends southeast from Pond 012) -The final dragline pit (2,200 ft. was completed in 2003 and highwall mining was completed in the latter part of 2004. Backfilling and grading is to be completed in 2005 in accordance with the variance schedule. Scraper Pit and Access (north and east ofPond O l4) - 1400 ft. of pit will be left open for coal haulage access to this area. Approximately 600 ft. of final dragline highwall in the eastern portion was completed in 2003. The western 800 ft. of pit azea was mined in 2004. Highwall mining was scheduled for 2005; however, the highwall Yoact Mine 32 August 3, 2005