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each box cut in opposite directions at different times during the operations plan. <br />The sequence of pit development will not allow for backfilling and grading to be <br />completed within 180 days of coal removal. At the point of maximum disturbance, <br />there will be two open pits within each mining block. <br />Pursuant to Rule 4.14.1(1)(c), the Division is approving a variance from the <br />requirement that rough backfilling and grading be conducted within 180 days <br />following coal removal. This variance applies to the entire permit area. In addition, <br />a variance from the requirement that there be no more than 4 spoil ridges behind <br />the pit currently being work is approved fora 25.5 acre area of the north block and <br />a 41.8 acre area of the south block. Within these areas, as depicted on Exhibit 19-1, <br />up to 11 spoil ridges will be allowed between the two open pits in the north block <br />and up to 11 spoil ridges will also be allowed between the two open pits in the south <br />block, to allow for sufficient operational area to allow for highwall reduction grading. <br />The additional spoils have been accounted for in the reclamation cost estimate for <br />the reclamation bond. <br />Bonding- Worst Case year 2000 <br />Location in Permit- Volume 14, Tab 25 <br />Worst Case A Pit 7000'L <br />Topsoil Balance- 690,032 ccy @ mine area; 306 Acres <br />TAHR Topsoil Balance- 690,023 BCY <br />Haul Road Reclamation- 7.5 Miles; 125.4 Acres <br />Topsoil Removed ahead of Pit- 38.9 Acres <br />Facilities Removal- 17.5 Acres <br />Sediment Pond Removal- 1.5 Acres <br />Seeded Area- 384.5 Acres <br />Please note that there was an NOV written at the Seneca II-W Mine on October 10, 1996 <br />for failure to grade the disturbed area as approved in the reclamation plan, and failure to <br />construct the Pit B drainage as approved in the reclamation plan. A revision to the permit <br />addressing this NOV is currently under review. <br />cc: Larry Routten <br />c:\wp51\seneca\960712 <br />