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GEC Minerals, Inc. does not anticipate the construction of spoil disposal structures since they are not applicable for this type of configuration of operation. Coal Handling Structures. GEC Minerals, Inc. plans to utilize the existing coal handling structures in the tipple area for crushing and distribution of the coal which it plans to mine during the period 1981 through 1985. These structures are located on the Existing Structures Map No. 22 for the tipple area. Coal from the mine area is hauled via the Haul Road "A" which intersects County Highway 93 to the tipple area. GEC Minerals currently utilizes the shop facilities at the tipple area as the primary maintenance facility for the crusher and belt structures. GEC Minerals, Inc. also anticipates continuation of the operation of the mine past 1985 and therefore does not immediately plan to dismantle or remove the coal handling structures which it currently is using. Maint- • enance of the area surrrounding the coal handling facilities is accomplished utilizing front end loaders or motor graders to salvage fines and coal spillage from the crusher and conveyor belts. The facilities are used primarily to size the coal in preparation for market. The coal handling facilities which GEC Minerals, Inc. utilizes were constructed by previous operators prior to 1976. The facilities consist of a truck dump, crusher, conveyor belt and distribution conveyor belt. Their construction is modular for ease of dismantling and moving to another site. GEC Minerals, Inc. plans to continue to utilize these facilities in their present location for the remaining life of the mine. However, upon the end of the life of the mine these facilities will be dismantled, removed and sold to the local salvage yard. The facilities area will then be regraded as shown on the Post-Mining Topography Map No. 24. • 2.05-20