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<br />as described in Section 2.05.4. GEC Minerals, Inc. plans to mulch <br />and otherwise prepare the surface in preparation for successful <br />revegetation efforts. These methods are described within Section <br />2.04. <br />GEC Minerals, Inc. plans to backfill, grade and reestablish the <br />drainage between the two planned areas of mining as shown on Map <br />15, Mine Plan. This area had been previously mined by surface <br />methods and was abandoned. In addition, adits and other undergroi <br />openings are found within this area. These openings will be <br />backfiTTed to prevent infiltration of ground water into or out of <br />the abandoned underground mines. Topsoil and subsoil material <br />may not, Soils Map No. 11, be present in sufficient quantities to <br />allow distribution of these materials to depths presumably found <br />prior to disturbance. Where this condition is found, colluvium <br />material or other equivalent soil material will be utilized to <br />• permit the reestablishment of a permanent and diverse vegetative <br />cover. <br />Similar disturbed areas are present in the tipple area as shown <br />on the Existing Structures Map No. 22. These disturbed areas will <br />be backfilled utilizing adjacent available material to cover the <br />exposed coal seams and underground openings and reestablish surface <br />drainage over the area. In addition, topsoil material consisting <br />of colluvium or other available material will be spread over the <br />surface to enable the reestablishment of a permanent diverse <br />vegetative cover. The approved plan is included within Exhibit 11. <br />Operation Description. A detailed description of the mining operation <br />and areas to be affected within the permit area is included within <br />the production methods and equipment section of this application. The <br />mine plan is displayed graphically on the Mine Plan Map No. 15 and in <br />the Mine Plan Cross Section, Map No. 10. In addition, the areas to <br />be affected by the mine plan are shown in Table 2.05.3, Affected <br />• Areas for Mining and Reclamation. <br />2.05-8 <br />