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reclaimed surface at both the Beaz No. 1 and No. 2 portals. The specifics of the proposed <br />reclamation and portal stabilization plans are discussed in Section XVI (Backfilling and <br />Grading) of this document. <br />The approximate original contour variance has been granted to allow for the most <br />stable backfilling configuration possible on the historically disturbed portal bench. <br />The factor of safety of the proposed backfill plan will decrease the stability of the <br />existing bench by only five percent. The existing bench has been stable since 1934. <br />The Division has completed a thorough review of the Bear No. 1 and 2 portal <br />backfilling plans and has made the following findings: <br />1. Reclamation of the land to undeveloped land for wildlife habitat will result in the <br />best post-mining land use for the portal areas. This land use is equal in <br />economic and public use to the pre-mining land use of wildlife habitat. <br />2. The proposed post-mining land use meets the requirements of Rule 4.16. <br />3. No significant changes in the quantity or quality of runoff from [he partially <br />backfllled bench will occur; therefore, no impacts to the surface water system is <br />expected. <br />4. The variance meets all other criteria of Rule 2.06.5. <br />The Bear Coal operation is in compliance with the provisions of this section. <br />XXI. In Situ Processing <br />This section does not apply to the Bear Coal Company permit. <br />\bear. fd <br />36 <br />