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Mr. Randall Price January 10, 1995 Page 2 3.0 OVERBURDEN STOCKPILE The 720 Pit overburden stockpile (OB-2) was completely eliminated by removal and placement of the stockpiled material in the 720 Pit. No overburden stockpiles now remain at the Kerr Coal Mine. 4.0 TOPSOILING AND REVEGETATION The 720 Pit and associated overburden stockpile areas (approximately 141.07 acres) as shown on the 1994 Reclamation Map (Map 1) were topsoiled in conjunttion with reclamation activities. Topsoil was placed at an average depth of approximately six inches plus. The topsoil used in reclaiming the 720 Pit area came from Topsoil Stockpiles E-1, E-2, and a portion of E-3. Due to the unresolved issues for Pi[ 1 and the possibility that some supplemental backfilling and regrading will be required, Pit 1 (approximately 36.3 acres) was not [opsoiled during 1994. All topsoiled areas were sampled and the samples were analyzed consistent with approved soil suitability verification plans. Elevated sodium values in a small area in the southwest corner of the 720 Pit were addressed by placing a minimum of 4 feet of additional cover material which had previously been identified as suitable material. All topsoiled areas were revegetated using the seed mixture and application rates outlined in the approved reclamation plan. The Pit 1 area and associated topsoil windrows were revegetated using a temporary seed mixture as outlined in the Temporary Stabilization Plan submitted to the DMG in July, 1994 and included with this report as Attachment 1, Temporary Stabilization Plan. 5.0 DRAINAGE AND SEDIMENT CONTROL Once regrading was completed in the 720 Pit area, permanent diversions PD-1, and PD-2 were constructed in accordance with the approved reclamation plan and drainage designs. Following the DMG/OSMRE Phase 1 bond release inspection Ditch PD-1 was sligh[ly modified to address DMG concerns and more accurately reflect the approved designs. To limit overland flow and help control surface erosion until vegetation is effectively reestablished contour furrows were constructed on all disturbed slopes in accordance with the approved reclamation plan and [he Temporary Stabilization Plan for Pi[ 1. No new ponds were constructed during 1994. The disturbance area associated with existing ponds and structures is approximately 21.9 acres. 6.0 TOPSOIL STOCKPILES Topsoil Stockpiles E-1 and E-2 were eliminated, part of Stockpile E-3 was removed, and the associated disturbance areas were regraded and revegetated (10.22 acres). Approximately 100,000 cY of topsoil remains in stockpile E-3. Stockpile E-3 and the other six remaining topsoil stockpiles as shown on the 1994 Reclamation Map (Map 1) cover approximately 7.8 acres. The topsoil removed in conjunttion ~f)/~SAIREUIT OI/IC/95 ISJ,m OTS Vn