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compacted by sheeps foot roller. Two underdrains provide drainage control from within the pile. The pile was constructed to an average height of about twenty five feet. Side slopes average 4H:1 V, while the crest is crowned to promote positive drainage to the sides. The pile is approximately two acres in size. A terrace may be constructed on the face of the refuse pile in order to minimize erosion potential on the face of the newly constructed refuse pile. Following final grading in 1999, topsoil will be applied and fertilization, seeding and mulching will occur. Other activities which may occur in this area include grading of the remainder of this approximately six acre site to promote positive drainage characteristics, application of topsoil and revegetation. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT CONTROLS No mining, milling or processing is being conducted at this site. Reclamation construction is the only activity occurring at this site. Minimization of sediment delivery to adjacent streams as a result of reclamation activities is the primary focus of this SWMP. Each construction area is individually addressed. GENERAL Most reclamation contractors use heavy equipment requiring periodic maintenance and fueling. Division contractors are required to place berms around any fuel tanks which they bring onto the site. Used oil is contained in a designated area, and is transported off-site for proper disposal. All project areas are kept in a neat and workman-like condition. Old Refuse Pile Project Area Reclamation of the Old Refuse Pile requires removal of substantial quantities of currently in- place coal refuse. As a result, up to six acres of coal refuse on 2H:1 V slopes may be exposed during the construction season. To the extent practicable, excavation is conducted from the top down so that a berm is created on the outside of the cut slope, thereby minimizing the spillage of material down slope. The cut surface is kept in a roughened condition in order to break up potential flow paths of water, and to reduce run off velocities. A road exists immediately above the construction azea, which serves to cut off up slope drainage and divert it from the work area. General, Huntsman and Bear Creek Project Areas Upon completion of refuse removal, topsoil is brought onto the slopes, and is trucked into the roughened refuse surface using a small bulldozer. This serves to bind the soil to the refuse surface. Afrer topsoil application, up to thirty small depressions /hills per acre will be constructed by dozer. These will serve to briefly contain water, to break up flow patterns and to hold small amounts of sediment. Following completion of topsoil application and dressing, the slopes will be seeded and mulched. Huntsman Project 4