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ATTACHMENT "A" PROJECT DESCRIPTION • 46KV POWERLINE This right-of-way project description is for a 46 KV powerline, CWI anticipates usiny approximately 60 foot high poles spaced at approximately every 400 feet. The line would be constructed in two segments with one angle change, CWI anticipates construction using single poles with a few double (H frame) structures required, Some temporary construction roads may he required to access the pole locations, CWI would disturb as little of the area as possi- ble, Where a trail must be built, CWI would scarify and revegetate that area after use, The construction would use conventional powerline equipment and techniques, Backhoes, trucks, and auger trucks would be used, In total, the 46 KV powerline wilt be approximately 8,000 ft, in Tength and lo- cated on a right-of-way of 50 feet wide. Part of the powerline would cross Cwl property and the right-of-way would he separated into two distinct sections. Approximately 6,000 feet of the powerline would cross public lands south of the Lease NC-37210 houndary. The new powerline would begin at the existing 46 KV powerline constructed to Orchard Valley Mine. The eastern portion of the right- of-way would be located in Section 24. It would be approximately 2,000 ft, long (approximately 1,300 feet on public lands) and run in a generally west direc- tion, At the north boundary of Section 25, the powerline would crass into CWI- owned surface property, The alignment would then change and run in a northwest direction toward the proposed Orchard Valley West facilities. It would cross Section 24 and enter Section 23, This northwest line would he approximately 6,000 ft, long to the proposed mine site, though this segment of the R,O,W. would end at the southern boundary of Lease kC-37210 and be approximately 4,700 feet in length, CWI currently projects that the powerline would be required for 25 years. If the coal reserve has not been exhausted, additional time would he necessary, The powerline once constructed, would be utilized 365 days per year, 24 hours per day. The powerline would supply Orchard Valley West Mine facilities with electrical power to run a ventilation fan, on an interim basis coal handling facilities, and a small shop 8 warehouse, It is anticipated that construction of a powerline would last approximately 4 to 6 weeks. The construction phase would entail construction surveys, temporary roads where necessary to access pole placement locations, actual pole placement construction, hardware added to poles, and finally completion of the powerline. Temporary work areas needed for construction would be located on CWI-owned sur- face properties,