PERMFILE108142

• Permit No: C1980007A
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 6/6/2003
• Doc Name: pages 2.05-84 to 2.05-166
• Section_Exhibit Name: 2.05 Operation & Reclamation Part 2
• Media Type: D
• Archive: Yes

(i) Reclamation Timetable
Timing and locations of topsoil removal and replacement within the upper refuse disposal and the
facilities site are shown on Map 57 and Map 56. It is uncertain at this time however, when (or if)
the upper refuse disposal site will be constructed. The timing of topsoil removal and replacement
within the lower waste coal disposal site is described in Exhibit 51.
Reclamation of the Refuse Pile Expansion disposal area will begin promptly as each phase of
deposition of the refuse coal is completed and will follow the procedures described in the
Reclamation Methodology Section and in Exhibit 50 and Exhibit 51. The Lower Refuse Pile will
be used as a storage area and will be reclaimed when no longer required for a storage area.
Refuse pile compaction and stabilization, topsoil replacement, and revegetation will occur as
portions of the refuse disposal areas aze completed. Disposal in the designated areas are also
discussed in the Reclamation Methodology Section, Exhibit 50, and Exhibit 51.
The surface facilities site and other disturbed areas at the West Elk Mine will be reclaimed as
described in the Reclamation Methodology Section. Permanent reclamation of operational areas
will not commence until actual mine operations cease, in approximately 40 years. Table 41A
provides a timetable for the major reclamation tasks, other than reclamation of the refuse piles.
Removal of the sedimentation ponds is not included, as they will not be removed until vegetation
has been established following completion of the major reclamation tasks.
Table 41A Time Table for Major Reclamation Tasks

RECLAMATION TASKS APPROXI114ATE TIME TO COMPLETE TASK
MAIN MINE SITE
Remove buildin s/strucrures 16 Weeks*
Backfill mine rtals & S lvester Gulch Fan Portal 12 Weeks*
Backfill and Grade 16 Weeks
Re lace to soil 8 Weeks
Seed 2 Weeks
LONE PINE GULCH
Remove buildin s/strucrures 6 Weeks
Backfill fan ovals 4 Weeks
Backfill and Grade 6 Weeks
Re lace to soil 3 Weeks
Seed 2 Weeks
NORTH SOIL STORAGE AREA
Backfill and Grade 6 Weeks
Re lace to soil 3 Weeks
Seed 1 Week
SYLVESTER GULCH FACILITIES AREA
Remove buildin s/strucrures 12 Weeks
Seal shafts #1, #2, and #3 12 Weeks
Backfill and Grade 16 Weeks
Re lace to soil 14 Weeks
Seed 3 Weeks
* Tasks could occur concurrently
2.05-88 Revised Dec. 7997 MR208; Revised Jun. 1999 TR90
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4 L~ Revised May 2003 MR-294