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• DISTURBED AREA <br />An estimated 2,000 ft2 oftopsoil will have to be removed to construct two drill pads. Topsoil removed will <br />be stored at an existing topsoil pile. Drill pads will be reclaimed in the normal sequence of events as the <br />holes wil I be mined through. See attached Table 2.05.3(3)-12.1 for reclamation calculations should mining <br />cease after drilling but before mine related disturbances reach the drill sites. <br />AQUIFER IMPACTS <br />Sec. 2.04.7 ofthe Permit states that the overburden, coal and underburden zones all have their own distinct <br />aquifers. <br />DRILL HOLE ABANDONMENT <br />The holeswiilbesealedwithapelletizedbentoniteproducttotenfeetabovethestaticwaterlevel. The <br />pellets will be adequately sized to allow complete bacld'illing ofthe hole belowthe ten foot above water level <br />line without bridging. The top of the hole will be plugged with concrete from 3 feet to 13 feet below ground <br />level The holes will not be developed as water wells. <br />• (REVISED 5101) <br />Attachment 2.05.3(3)-12- 2 <br />