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-~- <br />The topsoil and subsoil salvaged from the loadout has been stockpiled <br />into specially located and shaped piles. These piles are situated <br />adjacent to Highway 62 and serve to screen the motorists view of the <br />loadout. The stockpiles have also been planted with trees to further <br />reduce ones view of the loadout facilities. <br />Railroad cars break from the main line and are directed onto a "U"-shaped <br />railroad loop which passes beneath the loadout coal surge bin. Coal from <br />the bin can then be loaded directly into cars. The conveyor is equipped <br />with a water washdown system, as well as automatic spray systems, at the <br />truck dump and rail car loadout bin. These systems reduce dust <br />generation to a minimum. <br />The anticipated life of this mine could approach 60 years. Most of the <br />facilities needed for future operations have already been constructed. <br />With the exception of the refuse pile area, no significant new surface <br />disturbance is planned at the mine. Interim reclamation has been done at <br />the mine and loadout. This consisted of grading to achieve stable land <br />configurations and reseeding with an approved interim seed mix to <br />stabilize disturbed areas with respect to erosion. The only permanent <br />reclamation proposed for this five-year plan will be for the completed <br />portions of the refuse p11e. <br />