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West Elk Mine . mine provide access from the F Seam down to the B Seam. These same slopes will also provide access to the intermediate E Seam. Table 32 Projected Emplo ment Needs at West Elk Mine for the Life of Mine Coal Production Total Em to ment millions of tons er ear rounded number of ersons at ear-end Year Actual Prgeded Actual Projected 1997 5.5 292 1998 5.9 275 1999 7.0 - 324 2000 3.4 398 2001 5.0 359 2002 6.4 363 2003 6.5 375 2004 7.1 380 2005 5.5 425 2006 --- 6,5 --- 383 2007 6.5 411 2008 6.9 383 2009 - 2010 7.0 365 2011-2018 7.0-7.5 318 hi all portal excavations, the material removed before reaching the F Seam is colluvium consisting of weathered debris, mainly sandstone blocks and clay. To assure stability in this area, a cut was made in the colluvium slope and a concrete retaining wall was installed (Map 33). Logs of drill • holes in the portal azea aze shown on the cross-secfions, included as Exhibit 15. The main surface facilities consist of sediment control structures, coal handling facilities, support facilities for mine operations, and other related facilities. Support facilities for mine operations include the offices, maintenance shops, warehouses, and bathhouse, Other related facilities include refuse disposal sites, equipment and material storage azeas, and the mine exhaust fans. The surface facilities in Sylvester Gulch include two ventilation shafts, two mine ventilation fans, substation, powerlines, electric mine borehole, methane drainage, rock dust storage, compressed air, and other support facilities, including, but not limited to, sediment control structures. Sediment control structures and coal handling facilities aze described below in Sections 2.05.3(4) and 2.05.3(7), respectively. Waste handling facilities are discussed in Sections 2.05,3(6), 2.05.3(8), and 2.05.3(9). The main support facilities for mine operation are described in this section. Genera[ Construction Procedures All work at West Elk Mine is conducted according to Federal and State water pollution laws, land reclamation statutes and regulations, and construction safety standards. Construction activities are planned and executed in a manner to protect the environment and minimize pollution and erosion. Three areas of primary concern during construction projects are safety, vegetation, and foes. MCC conducts its operations in a way that minimises the potential safety hazards for each construction project. It also assures that its employees, contractors, and subcontractors understand 2.05-16 Revired June 2003 PRIG; Rev. Jamrary 2006; Rev. March 2006; Rev. Rpri! 2006 PRIG, May 1006 PRIG