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BN 111 LOADOUT 2.05.3 (7) COAL HANDLING STRUCTURES & FACILITIES All items described and numbered below correspond to the locations shown on Map No. 2. Item 1 - Truck dump hopper A 25-ton capacity steel hopper will receive the coal from the unloading trucks. The hopper will be partially buried and the trucks will have access to the hopper from earthen ramps con- structed on both sides. A concrete foundation for the hopper and feeder of approximately 3 cubic yards will be placed during construction. Upon mine closing, the hopper will be removed by small crane and loaded on a truck. All foundation material will - be removed and hauled away. The total estimated cost of the removal is $3,000. Item 2 - Feeder A mechanical vibratory feeder will transfer the coal from the hopper to a 36-inch conveyor at a rate of approximately 300 tons per hour. The feeder will be dismantled and removed upon mine closing. The estimated cost of the removal is $500.00. Item 3 - 36-inch Conveyor A 36-inch conveyor on a rigid steel member structure will be installed to load the railroad cars. The conveyor will be in- stalled in an excavated area protected by retaining walls on both sides. Controls will be provided to prevent any coal spillage while loading railroad cars. When the mine closes, the structure and conveyor will be .dismantled and hauled away by truck. Approximately 2 cubic yards of concrete foundation and all retaining walls will be removed and transported off- site to be disposed of. The estimated cost of removal is $2,800. Item 4 - Storage Shed A 10 ft. x 10 ft. storage shed will be erected to store oil, • grease and other supplies. It will be made of pre-fabricated aluminum and will be removed in one piece upon mine closing. An earthen berm will surround this building in order to provide ~ containment of any spills. The estimated cost of the removal is $150. ; • 658